1002Adding fruit to beer isn’t anything new but there’s a quickly moving trend of adding more fruit than ever before. And it is being added in ways it wasn’t in the past. As the limits get pushed, we are getting some amazing beer but there are often negative consequences. One […]
0211Sam ’76 By Samuel Adams I often wonder what it is like to be on the leadership team of a company like Samuel Adams. They have a lot of influence and power in the industry but they also face real issues as the craft beer movement has become so localized. Innovation […]
0010Now that July has begun, I am already missing the “cooler” days of June. The heat of summer is here but there’s also lots of great beer to help deal with the high temperatures. And just like the cooler weather, I’ll also miss the beer that I had in June; […]
0002Dale’s Pale Ale By Oskar Blues Brewery My craft beer journey took a very odd path. When it comes to IPAs and Pale Ales, I didn’t care for them much at first. However, I really loved Double IPAs. The added ABV helped “sweeten” up the beer considerably which makes the bitterness […]
4100When I got the chance to sit down and talk beer with Danny Gold of Fretboard Brewing, I knew I was in for a treat. Not only was the beer going to be great but Danny has a long history in beer so I was bound to learn a lot. […]
0000Jet Black Heart By BrewDog I have mixed emotions when it comes to craft beer on nitro. Regardless of whether it’s on draft or canned, some beers are elevated by the use of nitro while others taste worse. While stouts normally do well with nitro, there’s no guarantee that a beer […]
0000When a city is nicknamed “Beer City USA”, you expect to find some amazing breweries there. And as the largest in that city (Grand Rapids), Founders Brewing takes on much of the spotlight. While no one is perfect, this brewery has done an amazing job growing their brand and spreading […]
0000Hop-On By Abita Brewing I haven’t tried many beers from Abita. For one reason or another, I tend to skip over them and drink hyper local beer or something that catches my eye. But when multiple people told me to check out the Abita Hop-On, I knew I had to give […]
0001There’s a time and place for most things. And I’d argue that there’s a time and place for most styles of craft beer. But what about quantity? Is there a time and place for different serving sizes of craft beer? I think there is and one of my favorites is […]
3004 Scrimshaw Pilsner By North Coast Brewing There are certain styles that I tend to overlook on a regular basis. One of those is Pilsner. There’s nothing wrong with the Pilsner style but I rarely seek it out. But recently I learned something that made me run out and pick up […]
2055Have you ever pulled a beer out of the back of the refrigerator and thought; how long has this been in here? If you are like me, you immediately think whether or not you want to risk drinking it. And you may start to wonder, does craft beer expire? The […]
1000Obsidian Stout By Deschutes Brewery For most of us, we live in areas where spring is quickly turning into summer and the temperatures are warming up. That should be a signal to drink lighter beers but I can’t deny that I love stouts year round. A great stout option in […]