Author: Alan Moen
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Wood-Aged Beer Festivals
May 1, 2008 - Alan Moen Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer, Goose Island Wrigleyville, Chicago, IL The oldest “woody” beer event, started in 2002. Staged by the Illinois Brewers Guild. Last year’s lineup included 71 beers from 28 breweries in 14 different states. Festival of Barrel-Aged Beer, The Bistro, Hayward, CA First held in November 2006. There were 40... View Article -
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Notable Barrel Aged Beers
May 1, 2008 - Alan Moen There are now many barrel and wood aged beers available in the United States. Most, however, are in very limited supply, and it’s often hard to find them outside the area where they’re made. Here’s a short list of some of the best. -
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The Anatomy of a Barrel
May 1, 2008 - Alan Moen Wine and whiskey barrels are usually made of oak, which has to be dried (either by air or in a kiln) to a low moisture content (usually 10-12 percent) before it can be shaped. The individual pieces that are split and/or sawn to form a barrel are called staves. These are assembled by the barrel-maker,... View Article -
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Rolling Out the Barrel-Aged Beers
May 1, 2008 - Alan Moen Walking into the brewery at the Glacier Brewhouse in Anchorage, AK, you might think you were in a wine cellar instead. There in one alcove is head brewer Kevin Burton’s “wall of wood”—an impressive row of about 50 oak barrels, all filled with beer. “Everything goes in the barrel,” Burton says, especially his stout, porter,... View Article -
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Best Cellar Ready-Mades
September 1, 2005 - Alan Moen If convenience is more your concern than cost, there are a number of refrigerated “cellars” on the market that can provide an instant solution to long-term beer storage. Just add bottles, and plug in to an electrical outlet. -
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Beers for the Cellar—A Selected List
September 1, 2005 - Alan Moen Virtually any beer over 6 percent ABV is a likely candidate for cellaring. Here’s a short list of some of my favorites and when I would recommend drinking them. -
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Storing Beer: How to Design a Best Cellar
September 1, 2005 - Alan Moen The concept of a wine cellar is well understood, even by people who don’t drink wine. Since the flavor of many wines improves with age, having an appropriate place to store the treasures of the grape is a practical necessity for wine lovers. -
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Five Best Books for Beer Touring
September 1, 2004 - Alan Moen The Pocket Guide to Beer, Seventh Edition, by Michael Jackson, Running Press, $12.95—Stands alone as the best compact guide to the world’s beers and breweries. Good Beer Guide to Belgium & Holland by Tim Webb, 2002 edition, $16.95—a comprehensive, witty and detailed investigation of this important region, with information and travel tips on beer styles,... View Article