0000 In years past, I’ve created a number of different types of “annual articles”. Most of the time, I’ve written about the best beer I had that year, or I’ve tried to look into the crystal ball to predict next year’s beer trends. This year, I’m doing something a bit […]
Yearly Archives: 2022
14 posts
0000 If you’re like me, you live in a place where the weather dictates much of what you can do outdoors. This is especially true in the winter. But there are activities that I enjoy too much to stop just because it gets cold. For example, I love to grill […]
0000 Maybe I’m just getting older but I’m not always in the mood for going out to a brewery. Sometimes, I’d prefer to stay at home and enjoy a few beers with family and friends. However, one of the things I love about breweries is the ability to try a […]
0000 If you’ve followed my blog for the past few years, you may have realized that I’ve focused a lot on creating a great home bar. Don’t get me wrong, I still love visiting breweries, but the reality is I enjoy a lot more beer at home than anywhere else. […]
0000 The craft beer world has witnessed countless collaborations. Most involve two breweries coming together to make a beer. In most cases, it is a lot of fun to see the personality of both breweries expressed in a single beer. Other times, it feels more like a marketing angle. Then […]
0000 When I say beer, you probably don’t think of appliances but the reality is keeping beer cold is a top priority. And while many will just keep beer in their standard refrigerator, having a dedicated spot for your beloved beer is a the sign of a true beer aficionado. […]
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 […]