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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Denver’s Call to Arms Brewing

The Call to Arms Brewing Company taproom on Tennyson Street in Denver should be on your must visit list for excellent craft beers, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Tennyson Street is known for its restaurants, breweries, bars and specialty shops. I first visited Call to Arms in late August, 2015, a few weeks after it opened.  The Denver Post…

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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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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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Belgian Style Comes to San Clemente – Lost Winds Brewing Company

Lost Winds Brewing Company Becomes San Clemente’s 4th Brewery San Clemente just gained some Belgian style or, more accurately, an expanded choice of Belgian beer styles. Lost Winds Brewing Company recently opened in San Clemente, bringing a brewing focus on creating Belgian style beers. Founded by San Clemente locals Tim Thralls, Andrew Mack, and Tim…

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