Tag: Brewery
My 8 Favorite New Beers of 2016
Good things happened in 2016. No, for real! I’m not going to deny that a few ungood things happened, too, but let’s try to focus…
Meet the Men Who’ve Visited All 300 Breweries in Colorado
In mid-February, just before beer lovers George Rapko, Daniel Hess and Gary Brown were scheduled to hit a slew of breweries in Summit County, the…
Cane Vodka Brings Florida Magic Through Unique Distilling
In Ybor City, one can always find a sense of adventure. In fact, Ybor has always been one of the best locations for an authentic…
How to Order a Craft Beer: a Socratic Approach
I realize that blowing smoke is a thing to be avoided, but I’ll just come right out and say it: Great bartenders are philosophers and…
10 of the Weirdest Beers Ever Brewed
Now that the craft beer revolution is old news, a microbrewery can’t just make better-than-average beer to get noticed. They have to do something really…
In a crowded craft beer market, the name’s the thing — and the wackier the better
CINCINNATI — What’s in a name? Apparently, in the world of craft beer, quite a lot. Just ask MadTree Brewing about Gnarly Brown. There are…
HOOPS ON HOPS: A holiday beer gift guide
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. I am an unabashed lover of this time of the year, and luckily, I was asked to…
Night Shift’s Annie Oatley takes aim at India pale ales
Night Shift Brewing Co. is feeling its oats these days — and in more ways than one. The fast-growing and critically acclaimed Everett brewery opened…
Akron’s Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. nears Flats expansion in Cleveland
AKRON, Ohio – Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. owner John Najeway confirmed his brewery is looking at moving into a space in Cleveland’s Flats, but stressed…
Big Beers to Keep You Cozy This Winter
Don’t let anyone tell you that you aren’t allowed to drink a stout in the summer or a tropical IPA in the winter. There are…
The $20,000 Rare Craft Beer That Comes Packaged in a Squirrel
It’s arguably the rarest beer in the world. The craft beer world has never been afraid to charge a bit more for a rare beer.…
Before Black Friday: The Best Beer Books of 2016
The problem with devout beer nerds is that we geek out so much over our hobby or profession. We LOVE to learn. Like baseball fans,…
U.S. Brewpub Wins Monumental Michelin Star Award
Chicago brewpub, Band of Bohemia, is now the first U.S. brewpub to earn a Michelin star, a highly-prestigious culinary award that is incredibly difficult to…
Why I’m Thankful for Craft Beer
Lifting that glass up toward the light, you can see it all: The color, clarity, history, science, chemistry, humanity, culture, craftsmanship – it all comes…
Thanksgiving beer pairings: craft brews that go with pre-game, turkey and pumpkin pie
At some Thanksgiving dinners — mine included — those enjoying the feast are more likely to ask someone to pass the beer than the Bordeaux.…
