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]
Craft Beer
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]
Grown On Great Beer in the Queen City: A Celebration at Mad Tree Brewing Company
Cincinnati, Ohio: I had touched down in Cincinnati on an auspicious day. Since the moment I started conversing with my Uber driver, shuttling me downtown from the airport until I started making the rounds amongst local breweries, there was a buzz in the air. Today was the grand opening of Mad Tree’s new taproom. Getting… [Read More]
Come Together: A Winning Model at Bear Roots Brewing Company
Vista, California: “Give it a try.” Terry, one of Bear Roots Brewing Company’s co-owners said, pushing a taster glass of a dark brew towards me. “Been aging about two and a half months now.” he said, raising his own glass to his lips. “Still has about four more months to go.” I was getting a… [Read More]
Exploring America One Beer at a Time: Road Trippin’ with 50 West Brewing Co.
Cincinnati, Ohio “Well check that out.” Quinten, my Uber driver said as we turned off of Route 50. Pulling up to 50 West Brewing Company Quinten had his eye on an old Volkswagen bus. Two toned, bright orange and white with the 50 West logo embossed on the side the bus was a welcome and… [Read More]
Founded With Passion: A Flight of Success at Founders Brewing Company.
Grand Rapids, Michigan: “Don’t worry! I’ll come and find you!” Page shouted across the bar over the din of music and the loud chatter around the taproom. Having just placed my order at the bar I looked around the crowded room. The space was packed with a crowd of socializers and drinkers all excitedly clamoring… [Read More]
Beer for the Ages: Living Up to the Hype at Stone Brewing Company
Escondido, California: I turned twenty one while living in Vermont. I remember being able to actually go to the liquor store and choose a beer I wanted rather than just take what was handed to me. Out of all the local options that graced the shelves I remember one craft powerhouse that was always present. Stone…. [Read More]
Boatyard Brewing Company: A Pint of Maritime Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan: As I climbed the steps to Boatyard Brewing Company I stopped to admire the building. Boat bumpers hung from the deck’s posts and fishing net was woven around the step’s banister. A lone bulb illuminated the Boatyard insignia above the door. A light drizzle pattered down onto the wooden deck, the atmosphere and… [Read More]
AleSmith Brewing Company: Crafting the Beer Experience
San Diego, California I drummed my fingers on the bar of the taproom as I awaited my rack of tasters. The brewery was big, holding the largest tasting room in the city. A spacious area that could easily accommodate a large crowd, there was plenty of seating and a giant wall of windows flooded the room with… [Read More]
A Taste of Cincinnati History and Presidential Beer at Taft Ale House
Cincinnati, Ohio Straining on the banister railing I leaned over to peer where Ron was pointing his flashlight. “That there is Saint Paul.” Ron explained, “Its original, the building was built in the 1850’s and we never took it down.” Following the beam of light, there tucked behind the towering chrome tanks was a giant… [Read More]
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