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 […]
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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 […]
0100 With the explosion of new breweries, there are countless options when it comes to picking a place to grab a glass of craft beer. This is great news for craft beer lovers. However, it does make it difficult to choose which brewery taproom to visit. Because as much as […]
1000Much like other cities, Cincinnati has been reaping the benefits of a booming craft beer scene. With over 50 breweries within a 30 minute drive of Cincinnati, there’s no shortage of reasons to check out a different brewery every week of the year. The Sam Adams Cincinnati Taproom is the latest to […]
0000Craft beer festivals have become a common occurrence. They happen most weekends in most cities across the nation. And many of them look and feel similar. Becoming commonplace isn’t a good thing as it can cause a decrease in interest from beer fans. Luckily, there are some creative people coming […]
3000There are some breweries that fit their location so well that you can’t imagine them anywhere else. Their character matches perfectly to their community. This is exactly how I’d describe Municipal Brew Works. This neighborhood brewery opened up with a focus on making great beer, establishing strong community roots, and […]
2102Taprooms, Craft Beer And Food Beer and food; food and beer. Seems like there are few things that pair better than these two. But in the craft beer world, you are bound to find some taprooms that offer craft beer and food while others do not. So if you pick […]
6107What is a taproom? The simple answer is the area where breweries serve their beer. But it’s not that easy to define as many breweries use them in very different ways. Furthermore, customers often have their own impression of what they should be. It isn’t a bar but it is […]
0000When a city is nicknamed “Beer City USA”, you expect to find some amazing breweries there. And as the largest in that city (Grand Rapids), Founders Brewing takes on much of the spotlight. While no one is perfect, this brewery has done an amazing job growing their brand and spreading […]
0100When you discuss the modern history of craft beer in Cincinnati, you have to include Listermann Brewing. Their story is unique and speaks to the power of doing what you love while letting it evolve over time. And while there are over 50 breweries in the Cincinnati area, Listermann remains […]
1213Over the past decade, I’ve noticed a drastic increase in the number of places that ask for tips. There’s nothing wrong with tipping and in many cases, it’s the right thing to do. Have you ever asked yourself “how much to tip your taproom bartender”? If you are asked to […]
2006It’s amazing how my view of beer has changed over the years. There was a time when I thought beer was “that gross stuff that people drink while watching sports”. But craft beer has changed that viewpoint as I know what good beer is now and realize that it has […]