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 […]
Yearly Archives: 2020
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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 […]
0100 Are you a craft beer enthusiasts that drinks styles based on the season? For example, stouts in the winter and blonde ales in the summer? If so, you’re not alone as many do the same. For me, I tend to drink all styles all year round. If it is […]
0100 Everyone is talking about it so I’m finally doing an article on it . . . Hard Seltzers. And for some, it may be a bit annoying that every “beer person” in the world is talking about a product that isn’t beer. But over the last year, there has […]
0000 Ok, I get it . . . beer and carrots might seem like an odd pairing at first glance. But I promise you, there’s more to this orange vegetable than you might be thinking. And once you discover all the possibilities, pairing craft beer and carrots won’t be such […]
1100 If you look around, you’ll notice that the beer and alcohol world continues to shift, change, evolve, and cycle through trends. This ever changing landscape is what fuels innovation and new products into the market as companies try to stay in front of consumers. One of the latest areas […]
0201 After years of thinking about what craft beer is or isn’t; it seems fitting to start the year out with a new craft beer definition. If you’re a craft beer fan then you probably routinely ask yourself, what is craft beer? While it should be a simple answer, the […]