This raven is symbolic of the protectors that surround us. Ravens are symbols of good luck — who couldn’t use more of that these days? Ravens are very intelligent, playful and loyal creatures. Some Indigenous tribes believe they bring light where there was once darkness. The raven reminds us daily of our path and vision …
“I was excited to find y’all on here. Wish you backed the blue though.” That was the comment posted on one of our social media feeds. Because we chose to brew a beer that supports an organization working for social justice and equality for people of color doesn’t mean we don’t “back the blue”. What …
We had some tough years financially when I was a child. Sometimes we didn’t have much food. When I was in 9th grade, because of my last name starting with R, I often sat towards the back of the class. I couldn’t see the blackboard. I was squinting all the time and getting terrible headaches. …
From Dave: Things can change. When I first started brewing beer back in 1992, most people didn’t know what craft beer was. Trying to sell a beer as black as the motor oil in the crappy Chevy Cavalier I was driving back then would have been a fool’s errand. It was hard enough selling …
(Dave’s Notes) What we’re trying to accomplish with this one: (a) lots of juicy, citrusy hop aroma and flavor (b) medium alcohol, and a mouthfeel/body/basic taste profile that substitutes a lactic tartness where bitterness would normally hold sway against the sweetness of the malt Digression 1 – Style Names The idea of IPA as …
Roasting things. Grains. Beans. Sugar. That’s what I was thinking about this morning as I prepared and then mashed in for a beer that will, if all goes well and according to plan, become a Chocolate Coffee Brown Ale. I figured the grist with a variety of different roasted malts, and weighing them out filled …
Coffee Brown: An homage to roasting (Dave’s thoughts) Read More »
From Wendy: I grew up with racism all around me. I’m not proud of my heritage or words I’ve said, jokes I’ve made, actions I have taken. The verse Jason Isbell and the 400 Units song “White Man’s World” hits very close to home for me: I’m a white man looking in a black man’s …
We learned this week while checking in on friends that a lot of people have been thinking of us trying to open a business during a pandemic. That means a lot to us! While there certainly is reason for concern regarding small business owners, we wanted to share we’re doing well and next steps on …
“Strange days, indeed. Most peculiar, mama.” -The Beatles Well, in the years we’ve been planning on opening this brewery, with all the contingencies we prepared for, never did we anticipate a pandemic. Now, we follow the news closely every day. Dave monitors the economic news, Wendy the state, local, and health news. All we …
We are proud to announce we have a location: 409 W Van Buren in Eureka Springs. We will be starting renovations/construction soon. Stay tuned for more details.