Beer Writing

The September Rest

the month that got away from me

Sep 24, 2025 • Ben Ward

Effigy in Retrospect: The Early Years pt. 2

Part two of my brewing origin story—the show hits the road. Mistakes are made, lessons are learned

Aug 15, 2025 • Ben Ward

Beer of the Moment #3: Raymond Saison and Sharing with Friends

Teaching homebrewing in my garage, brewing a German light lager with Admiral Malts, and splitting beers with good company.

Jul 31, 2025 • Ben Ward

Effigy in Retrospect: The Early Years, pt. 1

Humble Beginnings: How an Accidentally Delicious Easter Beer Launched My Brewing Obsession

Jul 18, 2025 • Ben Ward

Beer of the Moment #2 - Czech-ing in with Geisthaus

Arbiter of Souls and the Joy of One (and a Half) Beers

Jul 16, 2025 • Ben Ward

Beer of the Moment #1: Life Is Helles at Bike Dog Brewing

Exploring a Sacramento lager, brewery culture, and drinking with intention.

Jul 13, 2025 • Ben Ward

The July mash rest

that took a while

Jul 6, 2025 • Ben Ward

Love lost: Why I can’t write about beer

I've got a brewing industry hangover

Jul 5, 2025 • Ben Ward

The January mash rest

Gotta let the enzymes do their job

Feb 3, 2025 • Ben Ward

500: Collaboration

it takes a village

Jan 11, 2025 • Ben Ward

The Thousand: Brews Brothers

A match made in heaven

Jan 10, 2025 • Ben Ward

The Thousand: Storm the gates of Hell

“A picture is worth a thousand words.” Sure, but which ones?

Jan 3, 2025 • Ben Ward

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