The Wench’s Peachy Summer Ale Rice

This recipe is short of brilliant. Promise me.
At first, I had no intention of cooking with beer tonight. But a series of “unplanned” events resulted in a culinary creation unlike anything I have ever heard of or seen of before!
The recipe was inspired by my cravings for salmon. Lucky for me, I found some “wild [...]

How The Wench Survived Her First Boonville

Not gonna lie, I was nervous about Boonville 2010 in the days leading up to it. After hearing all the stories of debauchery and mayhem, I feared for survival.
Needless to say, I am still alive — although I did not leave the festival without battle wounds. Here is the slightly brief tale of my experience:

Half [...]

Boonville Beer Fest 2010: The HopPress “Game Plan”

This Saturday, May 8th, marks the 14th Annual “Legendary” Boonville Fest. For the past 14 years, Anderson Valley Brewing Company has been hosting this crazy festival of beer, food, music and camping at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds.
Boonville is different from most beer festivals in that a one time fee earns its attendees unlimited samples. Yes, [...]

TRIPLE ROCK FIRKIN FEST 2010 — THE WENCH’S HIGHLIGHTS

This past weekend, Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse, the longest running brewpub in the United States, hosted its annual Firkin Fest. About 25 breweries from all over California submitted a cask for the event. Proceeds from the event went to benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation.
Triple Rock is well-known in the Bay Area for [...]

The Earth Day DRINK GREEN Challenge

Tomorrow is Earth Day! Woot woot!
(For those of you who have trouble remembering the date, it is always two days after 4/20 … yeah just saying)

And although I am a firm believer in celebrating Earth Day everyday, the date itself is a great opportunity to challenge and inspire people all over the world to change [...]

Through The Wench’s Eyes: 2010 Craft Beer Conference & World Beer Cup Highlights

Exactly one week from now I was in Chicago, where I spent roughly 6 days partaking in the madness known as the 20120 Craft Brewers Conference and the 2010 World Cup.
Last week I reported back to you with highlights of my first two days — what I will refer to as “pre-conference” days. Tuesday night [...]

The CBC 2010 Report: Round 1

I know I was supposed to post an article on Wednesday.

But I have been “on the go” from the minute I landed in Chicago.

I have been to GABF. I have been to several beer weeks. I have been to many beer festivals.

I was not prepared for CBC.

Today I [...]

Calling All Craft Beer Enthusiasts & Videographers!

Are you a beer geek with some sweet filming skills? Or are you a professional videographer with some sweet beer geeking skills?

This summer, craft beer advocates and film buffs will have two different opportunities to showcase their passion for craft beer and talent for videography.
The first event will the “first-ever” Short Pour Film Festival [...]

Baked White Fish in Wit Beer Lemon Butter Caper Sauce

This is probably my simplest and healthiest beer recipe ever. And it takes literally no time to make. Win win win.
As for the “white” fish, it all depends on what area of the world you live and what season it is … obviously, fresh fish is the best. I suggest a very light (in flavor) [...]

IPA Korma Chicken Bowl

Some people like maltier English-style IPAs. Some prefer the more resiny and hoppy American-style IPAs. Personally, my favorite is the West Coast IPA.
To each their own, right?
The other day I opened up what I will refer to as an “old” IPA. It had lost most of its, once very pronounced, Pacific Northwest hop aroma and [...]