Happy 2014! I took a short break from writing but I’m back. No doubt you have noticed some format changes. There will be additional changes in the not too distant future. Hope you enjoy reading about my visit to Asheville, NC! Although not that large of a city, Asheville, NC is the hub of a…
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Beginning December 2nd, 2013, Stone Beer devotees nationwide will once again be able to purchase Stone Smoked Porter with Vanilla Bean. This year’s release will be in 22-ounce bottles. You heard this news from Firkin Ron first!
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On Saturday afternoon, December 7th, the producers of the acclaimed OC Brew Ha Ha Craft Beer Festival will bring you its 2nd Annual Holiday Ale Festival, The OC Brew Ho Ho! This event will be held in the beautiful garden gazebo area of the centrally located, Phoenix Club near the Pond in Anaheim. The event will…
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The drive to Topeka, Kansas was long, tedious, and very tiring. Hence, my family and I overslept and left for St. Louis the next day later than expected. My original plan was to stop and visit Boulevard Brewery in Kansas City, MO for a tour on our way to St. Louis. Due to our late start,…
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Our next Denver brewery quest took us to a place recommended by a friend of my daughter. This friend is an assistant brewer for Pizza Port Brewing and has proven to be a great source of beer knowledge and suggestions in the past. Hence, we sought out Crooked Stave Brewery and Taproom. Chad Yakobson started Crooked…
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Yuengling Brewery is a family run business and America’s Oldest Brewery. Started in 1829 in Pottsville, PA, the history of Yuengling Brewery is steeped in stories of foresight, brewing tradition, business savvy, determination, devotion to craft, survival, and even fun and whimsy. Hence, I am excited to report the publication of a new book that…
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