0000February is a busy month. Seems like January flies by as people are still recovering from the Holidays and hiding from the cold weather. Then February hits and our calendars fill up. But amidst living a very full life, I was able to have great beers that made my list […]
0001Transatlantique Kriek By New Belgium Most of you probably aren’t sour fans and I get it; it took me a while to develop a taste for sour ales. But there are certain beers that have helped me along in my journey. Once such sour beer is New Belgium Transatlantique Kriek. […]
0000While pizza may have been invented in Italy, it’s become a food that transcends cultures and taste preferences. There is a pizza for just about everyone. And with so many options, why not consider what craft beer tastes best with pizza. There has to be just as many types of […]
0000We love our local breweries and our die hard support of them has helped drive the craft beer boom. But it’s also important to look at the large craft breweries and marvel at their growth and impact on the industry. For that reason, I’ve decided to take a deeper look […]
0000Hop Bullet By Sierra Nevada I’ve never considered myself a “hop head” but I rarely pass up the opportunity to try a new Double IPA. So I didn’t hesitate to grab Sierra Nevada Hop Bullet when I saw it on the shelf for the first time. Sierra Nevada rarely makes […]
0000I consider beer to be simple compared to other alcoholic drinks. I think that’s one reason it’s so popular. However, it can be much more complicated than we give it credit. There’s hundreds of styles of beer to pick from but it gets even more complicated when you take a […]
1115Finding new and unique tasting craft beer isn’t too hard. There seems to be something new every day. But have you considered creating your own unique beer flavors at home? Here’s how to use a french press to add flavor to craft beer. It sounds complicated but with the use […]
0000Star Burst By 450 North Brewing If you think I talk about New England IPAs too much . . . you might want to pass on this article. Because this Craft Beer Spotlight is all about the 450 North Brewing Star Burst – a New England IPA. I’m sure you […]
0001There are more craft beer options than ever before and I don’t see that changing any time soon. So it can be a confusing world without a way to navigate. While I provide a lot of information on my site as well as fun talking points, I wanted to give […]
1000Seeing the number of craft beer collaborations is always a lot of fun. What’s even better is when the collaboration brings in a non-beer partner. For example, when a brewery collaborates with a bakery to make beer brewed with donuts. There’s something intriguing about taking a sweet pastry and finding […]
1100Bourbon Barrel Quad By Boulevard Brewing Barrel-aged beers are one of my favorite styles of craft beer. Since most are stouts, I’m always on the hunt for different styles that are barrel-aged. Boulevard Bourbon Barrel Quad is definitely something different and is the focus for this week’s Craft Beer Spotlight. […]
0000There’s a lot of beer festivals that happen throughout the year. And while many are filled with a lot of great craft beer and are a lot of fun; few are as unique as Bockfest. Many of you probably recognize the term Bock as a style of German lager (think […]