Brewer's Kitchen - Articles

"Color Tour" from the October / November 2009 issue of food for thought.

Autumn is one of the Midwest’s great rewards. Its breezes, colors, and bounty are compelling experiences, seducing residents and visitors alike. Harvest continues deep into fall,... [read more]

"Beer & BBQ" from the August 2009 issue of food for thought.

All this drinking and writing has made me brave. I’ve decided to keep grilling for another issue to discuss a much debated topic – barbecue. As a Northerner (polite... [read more]

"Grillin' Season" from the June/July 2009 issue of food for thought.

The beauty of beer is that as summer rolls in, its role expertly shifts from comforting companion to refreshing libation.

As spring flirts with summer, cooks and grills begin to give... [read more]

"Breath in Spring" from the April/May 2009 issue of food for thought.

Spring is an important time for any Midwesterner. We share the exuberance of sweet relief from the challenges of a long winter. There’s something remarkable about that first 60... [read more]

"Beer & Chocolate" from the February/March 2009 issue of food for thought.

I’m a Pisces with a February birthday. For ears, I’ve balanced anticipation of my birthday celebrations against the prolonged nastiness of the tail end of a Midwestern winter.... [read more]

"Seasonal Beers" from the December 2008 / January 2009 issue of food for thought.

Here begins a bountiful series on seasonal beers. I believe one of the most appealing aspects of our culture’s food and drink is seasonality. Our palates anticipate... [read more]