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Clayton’s Corner~Sex Panther, Valentine’s & AZBW!
February 14, 2013 Many are aware the Sex Panther has been lurking around the Valley for a little over a month (in cans too!) keeping us warm through the winter doldrums. Of course, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s his time to shine. We’ve taken porters, a style known for being rich and [...]
Clayton’s Corner~ Warmer Time!
Thanksgiving is here, and while plenty of lost souls might think that it’s all turkey and sweet potato casserole, those in the know have been waiting all year for one reason–Winter Warmer is here! “Winter Warmer” is not only the specific name of our beer, but a general term often given to beers which are [...]
Clayton’s Corner~ A Favorite Food & Beer Pairing!
Over at the Clayton’s Corner headquarters, if I’m not drinking, talking, or making beer, I’m probably eating, talking, or making food. With food on the brain, this week I decided to talk about a great SanTan food and beer pairing.
Claytons Corner~ A Little History On Beer Styles
With the “third wave” of craft brewing growth in the United States these past few years, one noticeable trend has been the solidification of native American styles such as IPAs, which have developed a distinct history from their Old World counterparts in England, Germany, and Belgium. More recently, American craft breweries have re-discovered Old World [...]
Clayton’s Corner~Is Ice Cold Too Cold?
As the summer hits its peak, we find ourselves craving a cold beer. But how cold is cold enough when serving a beer? The question may seem fussy to some, but if flavor is the reason we drink beer, and we want to enjoy the flavor to its fullest, we want to control the factors [...]
Clayton’s Corner Hops (part2)
With the recent passing of National IPA Day, here is the promised second part of a two-part introduction to hops. Last week, we looked at hops in general, but now we will break down the varieties and growing regions which give different hops their unique purpose in certain beer styles. The hop flavor and aromas [...]
Clayton’s Corner~ Hops
With the second annual IPA day on the horizon (Thursday, August 2), I have decided to lead in with a two-part introduction to hops, the beer ingredient which gives IPA its characteristic, unique, and divisive flavor. Of the four ingredients “necessary” to make beer — malted barley, water, hops, and yeast — hops have only [...]
Clayton’s Corner~The fabulous Mr. Pineapple
Clayton’s Corner April 19th, 2012 After winning a silver medal in his debut at last year’s Great American Beer Festival, Mr. Pineapple (the beer, that is) is ready to take Arizona by storm this spring. After a winter filled with Winter Warmer and Sex Panther, we are taking a lighter turn with Mr. Pineapple, a [...]
Clayton’s Corner~Top 5 Beers To Go With BBQ
March 23, 2012 The Great American BBQ Festival will be taking place this Saturday in Downtown Chandler. Not only will there be plenty of barbecue to go around, but Mr. Pineapple will be making his debut for the spring season, and his first appearance since taking a silver medal at the 2011 Great American Beer [...]
Clayton’s Corner~How To Taste Beer
March 16, 2012 This week on Clayton’s Corner I want to guide you through the process of tasting a beer. This is not meant to be an education in judging beer, or finding flaws in beer. It is just a primer in the steps one can follow if they want to get more out of [...]
