• Mo’ Bitter Blues – Ordinary Bitter 2026

    Mo’ Bitter Blues: It has been a long while since I’ve seen a Spike Lee joint. When I found a DVD double pack of Mo’ Better Blues and Cooklyn on eBay earlier this year, I planned to remedy this and I am so glad I did. Mo’ Better Blues is filled to the brim with…

  • Rye Farmhouse Session Ale – Recipe Development & Brew Day

    The homebrew club I’m in runs an annual competition focusing on a particular attribute. The range is wide, but the quality is outstanding. Last year was focused on sour beers, for which I entered a rather shoddy oak smoked saison using a mix of Philly sour and a saison yeast to produce low acidity. This…