Glenwood Springs, CO Two short whistle blasts followed by the screeching of metal brakes. I looked out the taproom window and saw the California Zephyr, the cross Western train come screeching into the Amtrak station just across the street. Moments later, passengers descended from the cars, some coming from as far afield as Sacramento, Reno,… [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]
Escaping the Concrete Jungle: Great Beer and Good Vibes at Smog City Brewing Co.
Torrance, California: The highways around Los Angeles were chaos. Packed with sluggish traffic with congested lanes for miles. Clogged arteries of humanity. I breathed a sigh of relief, stepping onto the curb, finally off the road and away from the throngs of people. In the LA suburb of Torrance, Smog City Brewing Company was just… [Read More]
Drinking Beer and Doing Good at Ex Novo Brewing Company
Portland, Oregon: Drink beer. Do good. I read these words as I entered Ex Novo Brewing Company one rainy Pacific Northwest evening. It’s a sentiment that I think anyone could get on board with. Drinking beer was simple enough but doing good was a more complex request entirely. Thankfully, Ex Novo has it all figured… [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]
Tools of the Trade: Samplin’ Sours at Toolbox Brewing Company
Vista, California The colors were bright and vibrant. Looking down the row of tasting glasses the hues ranged from tangerine oranges and blood reds to airy greens and dark violets. Not the typical appearance of beer in your average brewery. But this was no average brewery, and the glasses in front of me contained no… [Read More]
