The first time I visited Cloudburst Brewing Company was almost entirely by accident. It was my first time in Seattle and like any good tourist I was in the midst of seeking out the spots the famed Northwestern city was known for. It was a typical fall Seattle day, a cold drizzle fell from the… [Read More]
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Hooked On Jersey Craft: Sampling Bold Beach Town Beer at Heavy Reel Brewing Co.
Seaside Heights, New Jersey: It was a hot and sunny July day. Seagulls glided overhead, the electronic clang of arcade games and laughter mingled with the distant crash of waves, the air smelled of the salty ocean and sweet funnel cake. In a word it was the perfect “beach day,” an ideal week on the… [Read More]
The Hoppy Difference: A Break Down of IPA Styles
You’ll find it in almost every craft brewery in the country. The IPA is a widely popular genre of the beer industry, famous for its bold hoppy flavor and the seemingly endless potential to creatively manipulate and push a beer’s ingredients to the limit. Born centuries ago during the age of British colonialism at its… [Read More]
5 Beer Styles to Sip On This Summer
As spring gives way to summer and we all get out into the sunshine cracking open any type of beer is a good decision. We focus in on a handful of styles that are easier on the alcohol content and are exceptionally refreshing for those hot summer days. 1. Pale Ales The IPA is a… [Read More]
Top 3 Music City IPA’s From Nashville’s Craft Brewer’s Conference
Wheels down in Nashville for Craft Brewer’s Conference 2018 and we couldn’t wait to get out on the town. From bluegrass shows to pizza parties, Southern barbecue to rock n’ roll we had a blast at all the events and discovered some of the tastiest, juiciest, and hoppiest creations in the Music City. Check out… [Read More]
5 Breweries that Highlight the Weird and Wonderful American Midwest
Brewery Vivant Grand Rapids, Michigan Taken from the French “bon vivant,” meaning “the good life,” Brewery Vivant is inspired by the Old World traditional brewing styles of Europe. More specifically the region of Wallonia in south Belgium. Expect to see a range of Farmhouse ales, saisons, and Belgians. Farm Hand is a house favorite, a… [Read More]
The Art of the Flight: A Hoppy Guide to Sampling Beer
Popular in the wine world and within the culinary realm sampling a presentation of flavors, styles, and textures has been a longtime practice. Giving customers the chance to experience a spectrum of what is on offer this method has translated very well into the craft beer world. I can think of no better way to… [Read More]
Feeding the Beast: Sampling Ohio Craft at Noble Beast Brewing Co.
Cleveland, Ohio: The cold chill of the lake effect weather hit me as I walked through downtown Cleveland. The frigid blast of wind penetrated every layer of clothing and sent a shiver through my body. Only a few miles from the Great Lakes I was eager to get inside and out of the exposure of… [Read More]
5 Deliciously Trendy Hazy IPAs That Aren’t From New England
Love them or hate them the hazy IPA is sweeping the craft brewing world. The brew involves the late addition of hops in the boiling process with more thrown in again early during fermentation. Fruity citrus flavors are amplified, bitterness is subdued and the beer loses clarity resulting in an orange juicy haze. From humble… [Read More]
Achieving Beervana: Tasting Portland Craft at Burnside Brewing Co.
Portland, Oregon: It was my first time in Portland, the craft beer lover’s paradise: Beervana. With upwards of 84 breweries in the metro area it seemed I could throw a stone in any direction and it would clatter off the keg of a nearby brewery. I walked the damp Pacific Northwest asphalt. Crossing a bridge… [Read More]
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