Tepache Recipe
Sep13

Tepache Recipe

Tepache is a fermented pineapple beverage made from fresh pineapple peel and core. This beverage dates back to pre-colonial times in Mexico with many recipe variations. The key ingredients are pineapple (rinds), panela/piloncillo Mexican brown sugar, and cinnamon. This low alcohol beverage (3% ABV) works great as mixers as well. What You’ll Need 1 Gal Jugs Pineapple Rinds (Do not use the core) Filtered water 1 cup of Panela or Brown...

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Oklahoma Brewery & Cidery Unite with The Brew Babe for Can Release
Nov24

Oklahoma Brewery & Cidery Unite with The Brew Babe for Can Release

NEFF Brewing Co. and OK Cider Co. Release Hybrid Holiday Beer with Industry Social Media Influencer “The Brew Babe” Tulsa brewery NEFF Brewing Co. and Oklahoma cidery OK Cider Co. are excited to release their first-ever collaboration beer, “Graffle Fritter,” with social media industry influencer Michelle Pagano, “The Brew Babe.” The release will be available this weekend in both taprooms. Graffle Fritter (6.7% ABV), is a gluten-free...

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Homebrew Competition Tips
Sep02

Homebrew Competition Tips

While the world begins to open up slowly once, homebrew competitions are now once again in session. The American Homebrew Competition posted an updated list of AHA/BJCP Sanctioned Competitions on their website ranging from United States, Australia, Germany, Brazil, Canada, China, and more. Whether you’re new to homebrewing or need a refresher, I thought I’d share my tips on entering competitions: Join a Homebrew Club...

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Finally All Together Now
May14

Finally All Together Now

More than 700 breweries have come together to brew Other Half Brewery’s world-wide collaboration beer,“All Together,” 6.5% double-dry hopped India Pale Ale,” with proceeds supporting those in the hospitality industry who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Variations of this beer have been collector items to beer enthusiasts, except those who are gluten-intolerant. Celiacs were left out in the dark to...

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Burning Brothers Celebrates Sixth Anniversary
Mar18

Burning Brothers Celebrates Sixth Anniversary

In less than a month, Burning Brothers, Minnesota’s only gluten-free brewery, will celebrate its sixth anniversary. I sat down with the brewery team on behalf of PorchDrinking.com to learn about their story and discuss future plans for the brewery.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Burning Brothers Brewing (@burnbrosbrew) on Nov 4, 2019 at 1:56pm PST Here is an excerpt of the article I wrote for...

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Gluten-Free Holiday Beers
Dec23

Gluten-Free Holiday Beers

Hey ya’ll! Still looking for a holiday gift for the gluten-free beer drinker in your life? While personalized growlers and bottle cap maps are fun, gluten-free beers is the ultimate gift Celiacs and gluten-intolerants hope to receive. Check out my article on PorchDrinking.com featuring gluten-free beers from across the country. Each one was carefully hand-selected and unique in style, which is why this is the Ultimate 6er. To...

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Gluten-Free Malt House Pushes Industry Forward
May21

Gluten-Free Malt House Pushes Industry Forward

According to recent market research report announced at the Craft Brewers Conference seminar, “Against the (Traditional) Grain: Gluten-Free Beer,” data shows the gluten-free beer market will grow 14% by 2022. At this seminar, Twila Henley Soles, owner of Grouse Malt House, spoke about the importance of gluten-free malt in this sector of the industry. Grouse Malt House, is USDA Organic and certified gluten-free located in Wellington,...

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The Need for Mead on Long Island
Feb21

The Need for Mead on Long Island

WA Meadwerks, which opened September 2018, is the newest and only meadery on Long Island. Founded by Joseph Abruzzo and Roger Wanner, the taproom is located 26 West Hoffman in Lindenhurst. Mead (wine made from honey) can be made with fruits, spices, and anything in between. The styles range from dry to sweet, typically gluten-free, with an ABV from 4.5% to 16%.  WA Meadwerks encompasses these styles through the 16 meads available on...

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Ghostfish Brewing Company Expands Gluten-Free Beer to Colorado
Aug30

Ghostfish Brewing Company Expands Gluten-Free Beer to Colorado

Ghostfish Brewing Company announced a new distribution partnership with Crooked Stave Artisans Distributing. This relationship will facilitate Ghostfish beer to be available within nearly all areas within the state of Colorado. Crooked Stave Artisans Distributing (CSA) will start off distributing draught and package versions of Ghostfish Brewing’s award-winning dedicated gluten-free beers including Grapefruit IPA, Meteor Shower Blonde...

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Gluten-Free / Gluten-Reduced List of Breweries
Jul24

Gluten-Free / Gluten-Reduced List of Breweries

New to the gluten-free world? Check out this page listing the most updated gluten-free/gluten-reduced beers around the country. There is a difference between gluten-free beers and gluten-reduced beers. Gluten-free beers are brewed using naturally gluten-free malted grains such as corn, quinoa, buckwheat, and sorghum to name a few. Gluten-reduced beers contain barley, wheat, spelt, rye, and other gluten-containing ingredients....

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