Take 10 steps out of the taproom into the beer garden and take a deep breath. You’ll smell the pines and the rich cedar mulch. The air is fresh. You can feel your heart rate slow and your muscles relax. It’s wonderful. It’s also very intentional. Breath is not something I (Wendy) take for granted. …
The Ozarks reminds us of the best of Vermont without the endless winters of heavy snows. The lakes and rivers perfect for kayaking, the trails perfect for hiking and biking. We often hiked on the Long Trail, Appalachian Trail or VAST (Vermont Association of Snowmobile Trails). Dave’s a mountain biker and loves the cross-country trails …
Take a hike. Ride a bike. Drink a beer and thank CC Riders. Read More »
This is the number one questions we’re asked at the brewery. Names are hard. It’s certainly my (Wendy) least favorite part of marketing. We’d found a dozen or more names we really liked but couldn’t use because someone beat us to it. It was frustrating. We thought we’d end up going with Hartmann Brewing. Until …
This is a style of beer I ran into occasionally when visiting and living in Northern Bavaria, and I loved immediately and sought out because of the incredibly fresh, practically alive flavor of the beer. I also won a Gold Medal at the GABF some years back with this recipe in the “Keller or Unfiltered …
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 »