0000 If the pandemic wasn’t hard enough on small local businesses, the economic headlines have recently shifted to the potential (often referred to as neary certainty) of a recession. Among those local businesses that have struggled over the past two years are our favorite craft breweries that could soon be […]
0000 What do you picture when I say cigar? I see a dark lounge with large chairs occupied buy contemplative people sipping on expensive spirits while enjoying their cigar. What I don’ think of is craft beer. In fact, cigars and craft beer aren’t thought of together very often at […]
0000 More than any other kind of alcohol, beer is often pigeon-holed into a specific season. While there are wines or even cocktails that might fit the beach more than the winter, I’d argue that beer offers a much wider range of flavor, body, and ABV making it the ideal […]
0000 There are all types of ways to enjoy the “great outdoors”. Some prefer to a very primitive experience where the comforts of modern day are left behind. That really isn’t my type of fun. While I do enjoy some outdoor functions, it is most enjoyable when I’m able to […]
0000 Despite my passion for craft beer, I’ve never brewed. It is something that’s crossed my mind often but I’ve never take the time to get serious about it. Well, that’s about to change. Sam Adams Cincinnati Taproom reached out to personally invite me to participate in a homebrew competition […]
1110 So, you may be wondering . . . why is there an article about an ice maker on a beer site? Only monsters would put ice in beer. Don’t worry, I’m not going to talk about putting ice in beer. I don’t even drink beer from frozen glasses or […]
0000 It’s become pretty difficult for breweries to create beer naming and branding that is unique. Every name, color scheme, etc has been taken (or so it seems). For those that are able to create brilliant branding, they will find that their fans will do much of their marketing for […]
0000 The age old debate, draft beer vs packaged beer; which is better? While most of the beer I consume comes from cans these days, there’s no denying that there’s something special about draft beer. And the only way to truly get that experience at home is with a kegerator. […]
0000 Are you like me? Are you easily tempted to buy a beer based on who brewed it, the label, or some other marketing elements? I know I am and this is especially true if it is a collaboration beer. I’ve always been a huge fan of marketing that is […]
0000 A newcomer to the craft beer world won’t quite understand but once you’ve been around for a few years, there’s nothing quite like a beer fridge. It’s that sacred spot where your daily drinkers and your unicorn beer live in harmony. Friends and family all know they’ll find something […]
0000 A quick disclaimer, I love craft beer. This article is intended to be a conduit for some of my thoughts on if Craft Beer Lost Its Soul and not a slam on what craft beer has become. Additionally, every brewery mentioned in this article is amazing and I highly […]
0000 Is it just me or have pretzels been a staple bar snack for as long as people have been going to bars? Maye it’s the movies that makes me think this way but it seems that pretzels have been the go-to snack. Personally, I prefer pretzels over just about […]