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 […]
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1001 The year is coming to an end and while many will be looking back at the past year, I love to look forward. Considering everything that has happened in the past few years, I’ve come up with my list of Craft Beer Predictions 2019. It’s a short list of […]
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 […]
3001As craft beer lovers, we often think and talk about the many aspects of beer. Including how it is made, what it tastes like, and even the marketing. But rarely do we discuss the people and logistics required to get beer onto retail shelves. The process of distributing beer has […]
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 […]
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 […]
0100Bourbon Barrel-Aged Axis Mundi w/ Coffee & Vanilla By MadTree Brewing Aging / cellaring craft beer is a popular part of the hobby for many enthusiasts. It can allow a beer to develop and become something unique and special. This is especially true of barrel-aged stouts. And while I don’t age […]
0100Original Lager By Christian Moerlein Craft beer is dominated by ales. From IPAs to Stouts To Sours, ales are the most common type of beer found at most breweries. But outside of the craft beer world, lagers are the dominate beer style. But there are some craft breweries that enjoy […]
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 […]
0000There’s no shortage of craft breweries in Cincinnati and each has their own unique story. Part of that story is how they’ve chosen to grow their business. The other part is the history behind their brand and location. Fifty West Brewing has a great elements to both parts of their […]
0100I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s. In those times, baseball and football were the dominant sports. And when it came to advertising, beer’s best friend was football. But could there be a shift where soccer and craft beer are a better fit? Maybe it is just me but […]
1000Seeing the number of craft beer collaborations is always a lot of fun. What’s even better is when the collaboration brings in a non-beer partner. For example, when a brewery collaborates with a bakery to make beer brewed with donuts. There’s something intriguing about taking a sweet pastry and finding […]