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Angry Black Man…

BREWING EMPORIUM – This is a story about beer. What were you expecting? Oh, you thought from the title this was going to about something else didn’t you. We were going to come up with a fancy name for this post but… we felt like the name of the homebrew alone would cause enough 🤨 to make you want to read more.

So how does beer fit in with “Promoting Total Wellness”? Done in moderation and barring any pre-existing disposition or battle with alcoholism, drinking a cold brew at the end of a long day can be one of THE BEST THINGS IN THE WORLD.

So how did this home brew get started? First, there was a love of beer. One that has driven the brewer to travel great distances to attend various festivals.

Second, there was the suggestion that he try brewing his own. He began with one of the ready-made beer brew kits (which shall not be named because they’re not sponsoring this post) to get a feel for how it’s done.

Angry Black Man brewing emporium home brew setup – July 2021

Finally after coming to understand the process, a desire to create new and different flavors arose which led to a need for more than the beginner’s home brew kit. Materials and tools became more sophisticated (like acquiring a refractometer and building the setup pictured above) which led to unique brews like Zamba Juice 2xIPA, Wascally Waspberry wheat beer, “Hey You Kids, Get Off My Lawn!” English IPA, and Ms. ME’s personal favorite, the Black is Beautiful stout. And no it’s not her favorite because of the name but because of the hints of coconut rum that you taste and a tendency to favor stouts.

Why the name Angry Black Man? According to the founder, it is to stimulate conversation. So if you want to join the conversation you can find out more about Angry Black Man Brewing Emporium at the following locations online:

Make sure to let him know you heard about him here on ECVtalks.com!

Tasty tuesday update

It’s stick to your New Year’s Resolution day! So if your resolution was to eat healthy here are some snacks and food tips, starting with these pre-packaged (by you at home) smoothie blends. Start with 2 cups of washed, peeled and chopped ingredients as listed below. Package them in a resealable plastic bag and toss in a blender with the listed liquid or your liquid of choice when ready for your smoothie.

1. Berry Blue Smoothie Recipe
Blackberries + Blueberries + Kale + Tea

2. Hello Yellow Smoothie Recipe
Mango + Pineapple + Banana + Yogurt

3. Orange Plunge Smoothie Recipe
Peaches + Apples + Cantaloupe + Orange Juice

4. Think Pink Smoothie Recipe
Strawberries + Raspberries + Red Grapes + Cranberry Juice

5. Green Goodness Smoothie Recipe
Green Grapes + Kiwi + Spinach + Soy Milk

Recipes originally found on Ziploc https://ziploc.com/en/recipes/breakfast/5-prep-ahead-freezer-smoothie-packs?pp=1