Calling All Beer Bloggers! 2017 U.S. Beer Bloggers & Writers Conference (BBC17)

My Firkin Beer Blog to Participate in the 2017 Beer Bloggers & Writers Conference (BBC17) Get ready, the fun is about to start! Because My Firkin Beer Blog will be participating in the 2017 U.S. Beer Bloggers & Writers Conference (BBC17). Founded in 2010, the Beer Bloggers & Writers Conference provides an annual forum for…

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The Classic City Brew Fest is a Beer Lover Dream Event

If you can make it to Athens, Georgia on April 9th, you don’t want to miss this exciting beer event. The 22nd Annual Classic City Brew Fest takes place on Sunday (9 April 2017) from 2:30-6:00 pm at the Graduate Athens Hotel Complex. This beer festival features over 400 rare, regional, and world craft beers….

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The BrewHouse – San Juan Capistrano’s Beer Gem

I mostly write stories about breweries I visit. However, every so often I write about other great places to enjoy craft beers – like The BrewHouse. The BrewHouse delivers the finest selection of craft beers in San Juan Capistrano and is one of my favorite local beer stops. The BrewHouse opened in November 2014 with…

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Beer in 2016 and 2017 – 5 Stories Over Beer

5 Stories Over Beer – a weekly article that presents 5 recent, thought-provoking stories about beer and the brewing industry. Sit down, grab a beer, and take a few minutes to read 5 thirst-quenching stories. Cheers! Beer in 2016 and 2017 – 5 Stories Over Beer FirkinBeer.com took a short holiday break but is back….

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Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom Featured in Tuesday SnapShots

Tuesday SnapShots is a weekly recurring photo-story that presents photographs of a brewery, tasting room, or other alcohol industry-related location that our team has visited in the past. Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom in Photographs Name: Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom Location: Hood River, Oregon Date of Visit: Fall 2014 Brief Description: Matt Swihart and…

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A Brief History of Mexican Lager – 5 Stories Over Beer

5 Stories Over Beer – a weekly article that presents 5 recent, thought-provoking stories about beer and the brewing industry. Sit down, grab a beer, and take a few minutes to read 5 thirst-quenching stories. Cheers! A Brief History of Mexican Lager is the Lead Story in 5 Stories Over Beer 1. A Brief History…

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