Flagstaff, Arizona: It had been a long hot desert ride. From the South Rim of the Grand Canyon I traveled south. Having just hiked into the depths of the great canyon I emerged muscles sore, stomach rumbling and pallet dry. I craved a burger and most importantly a cold beer. Prioritizing the latter I asked… [Read More]
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Great Beer, Solar Power, and Heavy Metal: Hangin’ With the Folks at Atlas Brew Works.
Washington, District of Columbia: When I walked into Atlas Brew Works one sunny afternoon I immediately had a sense of deja vu. There was something in the air familiar about the brewery. Entering the big open space I tried to put my finger on it. Square tables and chairs occupied the floor under a high… [Read More]
Church Bells, Sour Beer, and Funk: Hanging at Urban Artifact
Cincinnati, Ohio: I stood curbside and stared up at the massive stone structure of St. Patrick’s church. It’s steeple jutting skyward capped by a wooden cross looked ominous beneath a blanket of overcast clouds. Bypassing the steps to the front door I skirted to the side of the church, making my way down a short… [Read More]
Greek Gods, Race Cars, and Sour Beer: Hanging Out at Triton Brewing Company
Indianapolis, Indiana: Sitting high on my bar stool I looked around the humble taproom. Distressed brick walls were decorated with hip metallic signs, chrome tables lined the floor and a vintage bicycle hung from the ceiling. Glass growlers lined far shelves, and a little plastic hula girl rocked her hips on top of the row… [Read More]
An Arsenal, a Navy Yard and Potential Grizzlies at Bluejacket
Washington, District of Columbia: The sun was high in the sky when I arrived in Washington D.C.’s famous Navy Yard. Passing through the double glass doors of Bluejacket I was shocked by how busy it was for being so early on a weekday. I did a lap passed occupied booths, a long crowded bar, and… [Read More]
Drinking Local: No Nonsense Beer at Tow Yard Brewing Company
Indianapolis, Indiana: The afternoon sun beat down, seemingly making the red brick of Tow Yard Brewing Company glow in the heat. Rays reflected and bounced off of chrome stools and metallic seating. The brewery appeared to shine like a beacon in the spring Indiana heat. Taking a seat on the brewery’s modest patio I stared… [Read More]
Ghosts, Cornhole, and Brews: Celebrating Cincinnati Beer Revival at Rhinegeist
Cincinnati, Ohio: A light drizzle spit a mist of tiny droplets into my face as I exited the taxi and stepped out onto the sidewalk of Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine district. A neighborhood rich with the city’s history of beer. At the turn of the 19th century the area was home to over thirty breweries. Many of… [Read More]
3 Stars Brewing Company: Sampling Sours and Collabs in DC’s Urban Farmhouse
Washington, District of Columbia: Walking up the steps towards the entrance of 3 Stars Brewing Company my expectations were high. The Washington City Paper twice named 3 Stars, DC’s Best Local Brewery. On top of this honor 3 Stars was known for its creative, forward thinking creations, particularly in the realm of barrel aged sours…. [Read More]
Laid Back Cafe Meets Hip Brewery: Dropping in on Brite Eyes Brewing Company
Kalamazoo, Michigan: The first thing that hit me was the smell. It didn’t smell like your typical brewery. The familiar scent of hops was there but it was mixed with a lot more. The aroma of fresh coffee grounds, green tea leaves, and steamed milk all wafted through the air of one of Kalamazoo’s smallest… [Read More]
A Night at the Brew-seum: Annual Craft Brewer’s Conference Kick’s Off at the Smithsonian
Washington, District of Columbia: A fiery sunset cast its glow down Constitution Avenue as I stood on the steps of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. The crowd pressed forward in anticipation as the doors to the world famous museum opened. There are few things that could make a trip to the Smithsonian more… [Read More]
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