0000 I don’t think I’ve ever written a reaction article but after listening to a recent episode of the Cincy Brewcast, it had to be done. The episode topic was craft lagers and it caused me to do some deep thinking on this category of beer. So let’s set the […]
0000 Not too long ago, there were only a few cities with beer great enough to justify a trip solely to experience their breweries. Cities like San Diego, Portland (both of them), Asheville, Denver, and Grand Rapids have been beer destinations for many years. But the explosion of craft beer […]
0000 Craft beer can be enjoyed in many ways. Much like wine connoisseurs enjoy combining drinks with meals, beer connoisseurs can do the same with their favorite beer. While various wines can be paired with endless meals, beer often does not have similar food pairings. That’s why we’ve created this […]
0002 I’m pretty sure you can add IPA to any beer style and instantly increase its popularity overnight. The range of what an IPA can be continues to evolve and expand. The latest iteration that I’ve found is the Cold IPA. But what is a Cold IPA? Before jumping too […]
0000 On the business side of craft beer, there’s the harsh reality that breweries are directly competing against other breweries as well as other alcoholic beverages. Most consumers drink a wide variety of alcohol from beer to wine to hard seltzers to spirits. And that last one, spirits, is often […]
0000 What can be said about 2020 that hasn’t already been said? We know it’s been a tough year and we’ve heard just as many commiserate over it while others are looking for the silver lining. What I think we can all agree on is no one could have predicted […]
0000 As an adult, the magic of Christmas can often get lost. Much of what fascinates children is the mystery of Santa Claus and the anticipation of gifts. But as we age, sometimes the biggest holiday of the year can be filled with more chores than cheer. But the cheer(s) […]
1100 There are thousands of adjectives available to us yet we use the same ones over and over to describe the beer we drink. But that shouldn’t be too surprising; humans are creatures of habit and we tend to overuse words that we think others will understand – even if […]
0000 At most bars and restaurants, beer is served in the same style shaker pint glass that has been around for years. But craft beer fans take their glassware serious and prefer to use specific glassware based on the style of beer. Check out some of my recommended craft beer […]
0100 After months of COVID-19 impacting our lives, I’ve finally decided to write about it. And while there’s lots that could be discussed . . . government restrictions, masks, travel, vaccines, schools, etc; the topic of focus for this article is reopening taprooms during COVID-19. This is a critical moment […]
0100 Can craft beer be part of a healthy diet? It seems like a ridiculous question but in moderation beer won’t wreck your diet. However, many modern craft beer trends have provided us with options that are very high in calories. New England IPAs, pastry stouts, and many others can […]
0100 An important part of a brewery’s brand is their beer label design. The beer label is the face of their company when customers are drinking their beer outside the taproom. It causes someone to notice their beer at retail stores. It compels many to ask the classic question, “what […]