Ron Jeffries was that rarest of contemporary craft brewers, a genuine inspired innovator and mentor to a great many who followed in his footsteps. Jeffries, who died this week, founded the Michigan-based Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales in 2004. Using traditional Belgian brewing methods of open fermentation, oak-aging, & bottle conditioning allow the influence of wild … Continue reading Hip Hops: Farewell, Ron “Jolly Pumpkin” Jeffries … also, Oktoberfest styles and cheap English breakfasts