Chicago, Illinois: “Phobophobia-(n.)-The fear of fear itself; the fear of developing a phobia.” I read the definition of the strange neurosis not from a dictionary or the most current DSM-IV but from the back of a beer can. All the brews at Alarmist Brewing Company held this similar theme. Celebrating the quirks of the human… [Read More]
Nashville in a Pint Glass: An Evening at Yazoo Brewing Company
Nashville, Tennessee: In the heart of Tennessee, evening was setting in. The setting sun cast long shadows across the brick-and-mortar shops of Nashville’s Gulch neighborhood. Amongst the boutique stores and chic bars rose the undisputed largest craft brewer in the city. The painted bricks of Yazoo Brewing Company glowed in the dimming twilight. As I… [Read More]
Black Canyons, Butt-kicking Bike Rides, and Big Mountain Beer: Two Rascals Brewing Co.
Montrose, Colorado: Colorado is big. In addition to its size, drives are made longer as you slowly wind your way around some of the highest peaks in the Rocky Mountains. All that mountain scenery makes for arguably the best outdoor destinations in the country. I had my sights set on one such epic camping location… [Read More]
Delicious Beer and Ground Breaking Innovation at Duck Foot Brewing Company
San Diego, California: Duck Foot Brewing Company’s bar was cast in a moody light. Looking down at the slab of wood holding my neat row of tasters the warm afternoon sun illuminated each glass from a nearby window. It set the colors of each beer aglow giving them new vibrance. Shiny ambers, crimson reds, and… [Read More]
Shaking the Craft World – Explosive Flavor at 3 Floyds Brewing Co.
Munster, Indiana: I read the welcoming sign as we passed into the little town’s municipality. If it wasn’t for my destination I’d have never known the town existed. It seemed quaint and quiet and charming but I imagine it hardly topped anyones travel destination list. Pulling into the brewery parking lot at 10:45am on a… [Read More]
Living the Lake High Life: Checking Out Crafted Brews at Lake Effect Brewing Co.
Chicago, Illinois: I drove along Lake Shore Drive. Looking out to the east the sun sent beams of light down onto the surface of Lake Michigan. Bright white shimmers glistened off ripples in the water. I felt a gentle breeze through the open window as cool winds rolled westward off the lake. Following the wind… [Read More]
Hammocks, Waterfalls, and Beer: A Perfect Day at Catawba Brewing Co.
Asheville, North Carolina: The rock beneath my feet was slippery. The waters of the Catawba River flowing over the smooth stone making it slick with moss. Placing my feet firmly, I looked up at the tumbling cascades of Catawba Falls. The cool water ebbed and flowed through every conceivable crevice, dropping down over fallen trees… [Read More]
Brews For Every Party: An Afternoon at District Chophouse and Brewery
Washington District of Columbia: My shoes fell heavy on the sidewalk as I traveled east down Pennsylvania Avenue. To my right the bright sun beat down sending flares of light bouncing off the towering obelisk of the Washington Monument. At my back, the residency of the highest office in the land. I could feel sweat… [Read More]
Tennessee Harmony: Tasting Delicious Well Rounded Brews at Southern Grist Brewing Company
Nashville, Tennessee: grist (n.)-brewer’s term for the assortment of grain used in a beer recipe. Looking up I read the definition printed across one of the rafters. As I finished, I heard the whistle of a train blow from the nearby railroad tracks. The noise was appropriate, a Nashville way of punctuation. Moving forward I… [Read More]
Cruising for Craft Beer: A Refreshing Pit Stop at Mother Road Brewing Co.
Flagstaff, Arizona: It was dusk in Flagstaff. Sitting out on the patio at Mother Road Brewing Company I looked out over my tasting glasses, the string lights, and low hanging tree branches. I could see the busy headlights of passing cars just beyond. The bustling traffic on Highway 40. I looked down at my empty… [Read More]
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