The Reality
Ok. I can’t really hate on Bollywood movies. Most of the classics we grew up watching were clearly outdated. But has this mentality really gone away? Few parts of India ( Gujurat being one) still have prohibition era laws. The culture of what is a man’s world vs woman’s world still exists. In a world of craft beer and wine…Indian’s contribute very little. Even though we continue to be a hub for flavors and spice. With that, I hope to contribute to the world of craft beer and wine, in hopes to portray a positive side to the world of fermented products. Please enjoy a perspective from the Indian woman, and most importantly…Please enjoy responsibly!
“Desi women can drink too”
Nevada State Championships: Presented by the High Desert Brewgade
1st Place!
The Mayahuel (Pulque Mead) takes 1st in the Mead category! I am so happy and thrilled by the results!
2nd Place!
My “Spooky Mormon Hell Stout” (Coffee Stout) takes 2nd in the seasonal beers category!
And the winners are…
Out of the 100+ entries, here are the homebrewers that took home awards!
Terroir of the Willamette Valley
The road to Sommelier-ship. Details on terroir and tastings
PS: Remember when I posted about tasting Eucalyptus in my wine (04.24.2021)? Lets just say, that motivated me to find an answer.
Lit. Review
What is Terroir
Tasting Time
I drank a 4 year old beer
Lambic. Gueze if its salted. Framboise if it has berries. This particular lambic has been continuous for four years, with fresh wort topping it off every 6 months. On top of having well aged hops for funk, and good bacteria for souring, Lambics remain to be one of the hardest styles to make...annnndd one of least palatable in my opinion. However, I will go out of my way to try it if its available. I can’t help but appreciate the style for what it is.
06.01.2021
Agave Mead
Ok first. I have no idea of there’s like a name for this? Its not a Melomel nor an Acerglyn
Second. I have to say that this has been our most successful wine yet. Could be dryer, but drinks super soft. Sips like the sweet Lillet apertif. Notes of tart green apple and flower from the honey.
Third. I wanna say the secret to our success was aging this in tequila soaked oak sticks.
05.13.2021
We paired Indian food with beer from a local brewery.
The BJCP food and beer matching cheat sheet pairs Indian flavors with IPAs. Part of me thinks that they did that because IPA has the word “Indian” in it (??). We discovered that there is an unpleasant bitterness that comes from drinking an IPA when eating Nashta. Was it because Nashta is fried spicy lentil and not technically “curry”? Was it just the specific brew we drank? Is it that I am just an amateur? Anyway, see what we chose to be our top beer choices here!
04.24.2021
Eucalyptus in my wine. Why do I get strong Eucalyptus in my wine?
Long story short I visit Napa for the first time. After doing a blind tasting at Cline Vineyards, I was commended about being able to pick up the Eucalyptus they have planted around the vineyard. Apparently not many people can pick it up as easy *toots my own horn*. But its not a tree farm. So how are the oils from the Eucalyptus scattered around the estate getting into the grapes?
Stay tuned folks.
PS: the zins are to die for
