Joseph LavoieBeer Style Guide: English India Pale AleI was recently having dinner at my favourite restaurant in Jerusalem. Unbeknownst to me, it was also International IPA Day. Our bartender…Aug 22, 2016Aug 22, 2016
Joseph LavoieKnow your beer style: British BitterBritish bitters have a definite hop presence, but in a somewhat measured way. You’ll notice the hop flavour, but it sits atop a sweet…Apr 15, 2016Apr 15, 2016
Joseph LavoieSix Reasons to Try 1-Gallon Home BrewingRead just about any intro to home brewing book and you’ll find yourself walking the same path I did when I took up this awesome pursuit…Feb 23, 20161Feb 23, 20161
Joseph LavoieDetecting Off-Flavours in Homemade BeerAs you learn to brew, one of the first things you’ll want to become acquainted with is off-flavours. In a perfect world, every single batch…Feb 15, 2016Feb 15, 2016
Joseph LavoieAre there any health or safety risks involved in drinking homemade beer?Are you asking yourself this question? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a question I get all the time when I tell people I’m a home brewer. I…Feb 15, 20161Feb 15, 20161
Joseph LavoieThe Benefits of Brewing Your Own BeerIf you’re interesting in becoming a craft brewer but are sitting on the fence, maybe these benefits will convince you to join the home brew…Feb 15, 2016Feb 15, 2016
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