Oude Geuze Boon VAT 109 Background Brouwerij Boon makes lambic beer. Lambic beers—whether straight lambic, faro, geuze (also spelled gueuze) or fruit based—are indigenous to Brussels and to the rural Zenne (or Senne) River Valley in Belgium. The beer is made through open, spontaneous fermentation and relies upon the unique microorganisms from this region. Of…
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Beer During War Beer During War is the topic for Profiles in Craft Beer this Memorial Day. Today and every day, please remember to honor our service members. In addition, remember the sacrifices they made for duty, honor, America, and the world. In Memory and Honor of Those Who Sacrificed for Us The history of…
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The Bruery Founded in 2008, The Bruery’s name was created from a metamorphosis of founder Patrick Rue’s family surname. Located in Placentia, CA, The Bruery specializes in producing barrel aged, experimental and sour beers. They have developed an impressive reputation for their products. While studying law, Patrick Rue started homebrewing to create distraction from the…
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Frank Boon’s Early Years As a child in the 1960s growing up in Belgium, Frank Boon developed an appreciation for complex aromas and tastes thanks to his mother who worked as a culinary journalist. As part of her job, Frank’s mother would try various food recipes and often modified them. She frequently cooked with beer…
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Gulden Draak Classic (* featured image courtesy of Brouwerij Van Steenberge) The 299 foot tall Belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the city of Ghent, Belgium. At the very top of this belfry sits a golden dragon with a distinctive Viking design. The dragon looms over the Ghent skyline as…
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I first met Amy Heller, Head Brewer for Arrow Lodge Brewing, during one of my frequent visits to Artifex Brewing Company in San Clemente. Amy had brought a completed Arrow Lodge/Artifex collaboration beer. The beer, named One Last Pull, was a Berliner Weisse with cherries and Meyer lemon. The complex and delicious flavors of tart…
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