Brewery Travels: My Favorite Brewery/Beer from Each State
In my ongoing quest to visit breweries all across this great land, I have now surpassed the 400 mark, and they’ve been spread across 37 states and 175+ cities. To celebrate this landmark, I’ve put together a ‘Special Edition’ of Brewery Travels: A rundown of my favorites in each of the states visited so far.
Why a Miller Lite Was the Best Beer I’ve Ever Had
I’ve worked in craft beer for nearly five years now. I’ve had the fortune to try some truly amazing brews: Pliny the Elder, Heady Topper, Bourbon Barrel Aged Expedition Stout. Supplication? I’ve got one in my mini-fridge. The reason I’m telling you this is because I want to frame my statements here properly. I’ve had good beer, trust me. The best beer I’ve ever had, though, was a Miller Lite.
Allagash Farm to Face
A few years ago a friend of mine sent a text saying they had just tried the best beer ever, a sour ale brewed with peaches called Farm To Face from Allagash Brewing Company. I get beer recommendations all the time, but it is rare that they come with a “favorite beer ever” label, so I made a substantial effort to find a bottle. Unfortunately I came up empty, a limited amount of the beer has
Stein Brewing Opens in Historic Mt. Vernon Building
Stein Brewing Company is now open in Mt. Vernon in the the Woodward Opera House building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as America’s oldest still-standing authentic 19th century theater.
Our Favorite Puns and Beer Names From GABF 2018
With more than 4000 beers being poured at GABF last weekend from approximately 800 breweries, you probably didn’t get a chance to try them all. Even if you liked beer as much as a certain Supreme Court Justice nominee, you still probably wouldn’t have been able to try every beer on site. Regardless, we did do some extensive investigating of the beers at GABF and compiled a list of our favorite beer names.
Bell’s to Add Hopsolution DIPA Year-Round – And They’re Brewing a NEIPA
One of the things I like about Bell’s is that even though they’re a decades-old brewery who produce two of the nation’s landmark beers — Two Hearted and Oberon — they aren’t content to sit back and stagnate.
Hoppy Vs Bitter: Understanding the Difference
When it comes to craft beer, there are lots of flavors and aromas to be enjoyed. Along with the wide variety of tastes and …
The Haunted Brewery Tour
Just in time for the season, Cincinnati’s own Brewery District has teamed up with Cincinnati Landmark Productions, Cincinnati Escape Room and Christian Moerlein to put on a production that combines history with mystery and an interactive puzzle that you’ll need to solve.
Is Brut IPA the New NEIPA?
In which the man from the Emerald Isle introduces a new video series, Beer Talk Tuesdays, and in the inaugural installment tastes and tackles …
How Grimm Went from Contract Brewing to Opening a Williamsburg Taproom
Contract brewing isn’t a new practice. Breweries like Mikkeller, Stillwater, Evil Twin, and To Øl have built successful brands by brewing their recipes at other, more established production breweries. At one point, Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project, founded by Dan and Martha Paquette, was the golden standard of the ideal nomadic brewery.
Event Recap | Here’s How We Survived GABF
Going to the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in Denver, Colorado is an incredibly exciting experience. However, it can also be cruel and unrelenting if you are not prepared for it.
The GABF 2018 Midwest Medal Roundup
What Chicagoland didn’t win in quantity, we won in status.
