Entries Categorized as 'Beer Gear'

Beer: A different glass for every brew can add to the drinking experience

Date March 7, 2008

San Fransisco Chronicle
By: Derrick Schneider
March 7, 2008
A German wheat beer arrives in a tall glass that curves from wide mouth to narrow base. A Czech Pilsner arrives in a stretched funnel with a small foot. A Trappist beer arrives in a chunky chalice: a glass bowl perched on a stout stem. And that’s just [...]

Raise a Glass for Mugs!

Date January 24, 2008

I came across this photo today on metromode and was inspired to blog about. Isn’t it beautiful? It’s an image of the Mug Club member mugs which hang over the bar at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti. Each one is hand thrown, personlized with it’s owners name and glazed in lovely deep earthy blue and brown hues.  Our very own MIBeerBuzz blogger John Nasers and [...]

Have Yourself a Very “Beer-ey” Christmas

Date December 27, 2007

One of the great things about being married to a homebrewer/beer lover is that it makes shopping for Christmas gifts easy and fun. Especially if you’re a beer-lover yourself.
Here are the beer-related gifts that I and others got Kevin for Christmas this year.
1. A 6 gallon glass carboy (from his Dad). This was a great gift considering he accidentally dropped his [...]