Fantasy Beer League Beta for North Carolina!

All the hops but not all the alcohol!

Hard to believe another year is behind us. I started 2025 with a set of "brew year's" resolutions, paramount of which was to really dial in one style for each season ( https://www.seasonsofthebrew.com/post/brew-year-s-resolutions ). So, how did I do? As I expected, I feel like I've locked in to my spring and fall styles. I continue to be really happy with my Spring Sorachi Ace Saison ( https://www.seasonsofthebrew.com/post/spring-saison-2025-edition ) and my Fall Dunkel (.

Time for Mardi Gras!

Dry January??

2025 Homebrewing in review

Top 10 Seasonal Winter Beer Releases in the U.S. — Large, Medium & Small Breweries (Winter 2025–26)

Hard to believe winter is already here (...well technically not for another week or so, but it is December and the temps have dropped already here in NC!). I have to admit that winter is probably my least favorite beer season. I tend to lean towards the lighter side of the dark beer spectrum - think dunkels, bocks, and porters more than imperial stouts, quads or barley wines. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy those on occasion, but for the every day winter beer I look for som

Celebrate the season with perfect beer pairings for every part of your holiday feast.

Transform your winter warmer with this centuries old tradition! My favorite local beer store, Beer Study, was having a special release of the seasonal Cold Mountain beer from Highland Brewing along with some special releases to kick off the holiday season. As if this wasn't exciting enough, they were pairing it with a Bierstacheln event! Wait...what the heck is a Bierstacheln? Read on... Bierstacheln is a centuries-old German beer tradition where a red-hot metal rod is p

Thanksgiving Day Pairings

When the cold settles in and the hearth beckons, Winter Warmers and Spiced Ales take center stage. These beers are brewed for comfort — rich malt, gentle strength, and aromas of holiday spice that evoke memories of candlelight and celebration.

Raise a glass to the season, and let your brew reflect the changing light of autumn.

Comparing Malty Classics by Body, Bitterness, Strength, and Seasonality

Hop Harvest is here!

"Final half day in Munich before heading back to the Flughafen (airport). We found some epic beer to-go for the plane and had a beer as well (of course)..."

"Another full day of beer, history, mountains, and gemütlichkeit. This time in Tegernsee on a lake, visiting historic breweries, the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum and a classic Bavarian (or Austrian?) dessert"

"Beautiful train ride, exploring the old town of Salzburg Austria, then a scenic hike, castle visit, Sound Of Music Abbey and world class beer gardens"

“A full Munich day: rivers, gardens, scooters, steeples, lederhosen, and one unforgettable lineup of beers.”

“A long train ride, a surprise reroute, and a whirlwind evening of Kölsch in Cologne — Day 4 was one for the books.”