1000Bigfoot By Sierra Nevada It isn’t very often that I pick up a barleywine when I’m at the local bottle shop. So I wasn’t too surprised when I realized I’ve never tried Sierra Nevada Bigfoot. Despite being a classic, it wasn’t a beer I’d been motivated to try. Partially because […]
0000Craft beer, like any business, is complicated and the future can be uncertain. While we’ve seen amazing growth in craft beer, there’s no guarantee that a brewery will be able effectively increase production and expand. I often think about the challenges that breweries face when they decide to increase their […]
1101People love to talk about what food pairs with different beer styles but what about candy? Spring is here so let’s create a Craft Beer And Easter Candy Pairing that will make this Holiday even better. 8 classic candies have been selected and I’ll give a recommendation for each that […]
0000Cherry Wheat By Sam Adams It seemed like just a few years ago, the only options for beer were a couple of light lagers and Guinness. But at some point, craft beer options started to appear on tap handles. That’s when many of us found our gateway craft beer; for […]
0200The local taproom has become one of my favorite places. There’s just something great about spending a few hours with family and friends at a brewery. It’s a relaxing spot where the world seems to slow down just a little bit. But despite my love for the taproom, we need […]
0000There’s no shortage of craft breweries in Cincinnati and each has their own unique story. Part of that story is how they’ve chosen to grow their business. The other part is the history behind their brand and location. Fifty West Brewing has a great elements to both parts of their […]
0000Kentucky Breakfast Stout There are certain craft beers that I never tire of and Founders Brewing Kentucky Breakfast Stout is one of them. Also known as KBS, this is a decadent barrel-aged stout that I recommend putting high your list of beers to try. While it might not be one […]
0100I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s. In those times, baseball and football were the dominant sports. And when it came to advertising, beer’s best friend was football. But could there be a shift where soccer and craft beer are a better fit? Maybe it is just me but […]
0000Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed my series on Women in Craft Beer. It’s been a fun and challenging experience for me. As a way to leave things on a positive note, let’s talk about gender equality in craft beer. Equality is a word that is used a lot. Everyone seems to want […]
1300Marketing and social media are two of my favorite topics outside of craft beer. In fact, social media is where I first started to engage with the craft beer community and what inspired me to start this site. But much like anything in life, it can be misused and I […]
2001Do you ever feel like you aren’t qualified to do something? I often feel that way when I sit down to write a new article but that feeling has never been stronger than now. Tackling the topic of Women In Craft Beer isn’t something I’ve taken lightly. From the beginning, […]
2000Elvis Juice By BrewDog Do you remember when a beer was either “domestic” or “import”. It wasn’t too long ago but those classifications are outdated as craft beer has changed the game. Many of the great import beers are still around but they brew more than just classics in other […]