IBUs IPAs AIPAs and more letters that make somthing like a post.

Those are the three beers I talk about.

Well this week we talk about.. or at least try to talk about IPA style beers. Also I made it back to the Lodge.. and even mention that I will be making beer can chicken!! wooo!

I heard from the sources at the Lodge they are adding more taps which is always a good thing.. More good beer is always a good thing! Doing a little research can be a bad thing


IBU means International Bitterness Units.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Bitterness_Units_scale

The formula is there if you can figure it out or already understand it you are doing a lot better than we are!
Isohumulone This is another fun bit of trivia!
http://scienceblogs.com/moleculeoftheday/2007/02/isohumulone_bitter_beer_face.php

Hello Greg and Brian,,, nice to talk to you guys!

You will want to check on the Lodge.. Look for it on the links list on the right of the screen. It will be well worth your time.
Check out the Breweries I mention.. You learn a lot about beer form just learning about them

Great Lakes
http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/
Victory Brewing
http://www.victorybeer.com/
Bells Brewery
http://www.bellsbeer.com/
Three Floyds
http://www.threefloyds.com/

Beer can Chicken!

It works well if you have one of those stands
You will want to get a set of herbs to place in the beer to give off even more flavor. I just get the Poultry Rub mix. Its got a great selection of herbs that will give your chicken a deep rich flavor.
(Marjoram, Thyme, Sage, and Rosemary)
Its real easy. Just place you chicken of the can of beer with the herbs in it. Use the stand really it helps

Roast for about an hour. at say 400 degrees. Always check the temp of you food to make sure its done.
For chicken you want it to be about 180 degrees F. I know that seems high but you want to be safe.

Carefully take the chicken off the stand and let rest under tinfoil for about 10 minutes.
Carve up and serve with a nice side

I am making a mix of roasted winter root veggies.

Cut up some potatoes, carrots, and turnips sprinkle on some olive oil salt and pepper and roast with the chicken ( they might not take as long usually about 45 minutes)

And there you have dinner.