3203 Recently, a friend asked me the difference between a pale ale and an IPA. My response was, “the IPA is hoppier“. He accepted the answer and we moved on. But it made me think; Pale Ale Vs IPA: Is there really a difference? So I took to the interwebs […]
0000Hazy Jane By BrewDog New England IPAs are one the hottest craft beer trends and I don’t see that changing soon. And with any trend, everyone wants to capitalize but can a larger brewery make this style? Let’s take a look at Hazy Jane by BrewDog and see how their […]
0100If you couldn’t tell by my other articles this month, I love December and Christmas. So I couldn’t help but have some great craft beer to celebrate throughout the month. That means making my list of the Best Craft Beer was even more difficult than normal. But have no worries, […]
1200Another year is coming to an end. While it is bittersweet to look back at the past year, it can be a lot of fun to look forward at the coming year. So just like I did last year, I’m going to make some Craft Beer Predictions for 2018. Let’s […]
0100Oskar Blues Ten Fidy Review Years ago, when I was new to craft beer, stouts were my go-to style of beer. Hoppy beers were still too harsh and lagers just didn’t do it for me. Knowing my preference for dark beers, a friend recommended I try Oskar Blues Ten Fidy […]
0100Christmas is finally here! And I can easily say it’s my favorite time of year. What’s not to love? There’s a chill in the air. Tons of great food and drink – (Christmas Ales to name one). There’s the gift giving. And feeling the true meaning and spirit of the season. […]
4101With so many craft breweries opening, the beer, taproom and service have to be high quality from day one. There’s very little room for error. So can a neighborhood brewery opening up in Milford, Ohio keep up with these expectations? Let’s check out what Little Miami Brewing has to offer. […]
0100There’s nothing quite like enjoying a few craft beers at the local taproom. It’s a great place to meet, talk and build community. And when the beer is really good, you’ll want to take some with you when you go. For that reason, it’s important to know how to order […]
1000Over the past few months, I’ve covered the topic of sour beers a few times. Everything from how they are made to learning how to like them. For those that aren’t fans of sour beers, I wanted to provide a list of gateway sour beers that can help ease you […]
0100Xocoveza From Stone Brewing Stone Brewing has been making beer for over 20 years and in the craft beer world, that’s quite impressive. One of my favorite beers from them is the winter seasonal release, Xocoveza. (pronounce the “X” as a “Sh”) Making beer for more than two decades means they’ve […]
0000I’m no chef but I fully recognize how many love to cook with craft beer almost as much as they like to drink. So why not share some recipes for cooking with craft beer at Christmas. Adding craft beer to your favorite dishes at the most festive time of the […]
1101As the weather turns cold, I hear many say they will start drinking more dark beers. Porters and stouts are typically the dark beers they are referring to. These beers have a heavier body and warming quality that make them great for colder weather. But have you ever wondered what […]