From the Taproom
Brews & Reviews
Craft beer, food pairings, and homebrew notes — the corner of Happenstence where it all started, before the mushrooms moved in.
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Top 5 Summer Beer Styles to Beat the Heat!
It's starting to get hot in Central Texas and with that comes the unquenchable thirst for a cold beer. Whether you're...
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From Helles and Back: A Taste Tour of Munich’s Celebrated Lager
We are back with another beer review, but this time we go into a traditional German Lager....the HELLES! As a classi...
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The 9% Imperial Stout is BACK!
It's been a while since we put out a video, so I brought back one of my strongest beers...The Imperial Cossack Stout....
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New‑Zealand IPA Guide: Top NZ Hop Varieties & Flavor Profiles
In 2021 the New Zealand Pale Ale was officially recognized as a beer style by the Brewer's Association. This came fro...
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Nootropic Beers with Lion’s Mane: A Practical Guide for Curious Craft Drinkers
Curious about nootropic beer? Learn how brewers use Lion’s Mane and other functional ingredients to balance flavor wi...
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Intro to "Brews & Reviews"
Join Michael Jackson and I, as we embark on a flavorful journey through "my" world of craft beer.
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How to process and bottle Sake!
The last installment in the Saké series explains the process of bottling your our delicious Saké! At this point, our ...
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How to prepare Sake for bottling!
We are getting close to the end of the Saké Series, this week we go over the various steps for the Yodan phase. The Y...
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How to make Sake mash!
Today we learn about the two major stages of Saké brewing: the Shubo (rice mother) and the Moromi (main ferment). The...
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