The turkey has been turned into leftovers, the Zoom calls have been exhausted, and now the attention turns towards a weekend of shopping in preparation for Christmas, just a few short weeks away. We need no reminder how the COVID pandemic in 2020 has turned things upside-down in so many ways, and perhaps more so … Continue reading Tis’ the season to drink local.
Author: Craft Beer Concierge
I Miss “Slumming” it With Slumbrew
This past week has been American Craft Beer Week 2020, and while it ended up looking a lot different than what anyone could have predicted, the spirit has lived on through the virtual movement & support of local, independent craft beer across the United States. I wanted to end Craft Beer Week with a #DrinkTheStory … Continue reading I Miss “Slumming” it With Slumbrew
The Place Where Everyone Knew My Name
During this #DrinkTheStory Campaign length I've really tried to dig in and think about those breweries that have truly meant something to me. I've been fortunate enough to experience living in different places over the last eight years, and starting over somewhere new can be exciting, but also daunting and lonely. I moved to San … Continue reading The Place Where Everyone Knew My Name
Pairing Beers with Characters in Schitt’s Creek; An Homage to the Series’ End
Today, a show ends after six blissful, hilarious seasons. That's the story of the Rose family uprooted from their uber comfortable lifestyle among socialites, now bankrupt & forced to live in a town they once purchased as a joke, that of Schitt's Creek. Over the past six seasons, "Schitt's Creek" has been an absolute pleasure … Continue reading Pairing Beers with Characters in Schitt’s Creek; An Homage to the Series’ End
From Warehouse to Farmhouse; Throwback Brewery
Just off I-95 en route North to Portland, Maine is the often overlooked beer community of Portsmouth, NH. Portsmouth is an arts, food, and beer soaked port town that hosts a diverse array of craft breweries. Now on a little country road coming into Portsmouth, through the town of North Hampton, NH, lies a stunning … Continue reading From Warehouse to Farmhouse; Throwback Brewery
Three Strikes, and They’re Still Not Out
Spring is usually the time of hope & renewal; the sun comes out from hiding, plants thrive, and people gather. My favorite sport, baseball, starts anew. However, the cycle of hope & renewal has been put on pause this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has taken over globally and is causing many to … Continue reading Three Strikes, and They’re Still Not Out
Let’s Talk Ingredients- Malt
As I start to study in depth for my Certified Cicerone exam, a huge emphasis is placed on studying ingredients of beer and exactly how they affect & play roles in creation of each style. Water and yeast are vital elements of beer, hops are the "sexy" and hyped ingredient, but my favorite ingredient in … Continue reading Let’s Talk Ingredients- Malt
Ringin’ in the New Year with New Beer Goals
Happy 2020 everyone, I hope your New Beers' Eve was fantastic and shared with good beer, great friends, and a good long rest. As the new year and decade are settling in, I've been thinking to myself, what are some of my beer related goals for the upcoming year? Are there things I want to … Continue reading Ringin’ in the New Year with New Beer Goals
My Top Beers of 2019, and of the Decade
As the year winds down I got inspired to write about some of my favorite beers I've had in 2019. Some of them correlate to the beer experiences I wrote about yesterday, and some are standalone favorites. It also got me thinking about what beers shaped my last decade, as I turned 21 in 2009 … Continue reading My Top Beers of 2019, and of the Decade
My Top 5 Beer Experiences of 2019
Looking back on 2019 it was a big year for me in terms of travel for beer education and networking purposes. I traveled to Cooperstown, NY, and crossed Ommegang Brewery off my beer bucket list (I'll certainly be back), I went to Montana of all places to enjoy my first BeerNow Bloggers conference hosted by … Continue reading My Top 5 Beer Experiences of 2019
