Denver Beer Fest – Part 2

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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A Must Read for Beer Enthusiasts

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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Denver Beer Fest – Part 1

My wife, daughter, and I are traveling across the USA and back. Our first stops were in Utah. From Utah, we traveled over the Rocky Mountains to Denver, Colorado, arriving in time for the Denver Beer Fest. The Denver Beer Fest is a 10 day celebration of craft brewing and all things beer in the…

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Zion Canyon Brewing and Brewpub

My wife, daughter, and I drove to Springdale, Utah yesterday.  We arrived in the early evening.  After checking in at our hotel, we drove up the street to the Zion Canyon Brewpub. I sampled six Zion Canyon Brewing beers – Jamaican-style lager; Springdale Amber Ale; German Amber; 360 Degrees Ale; Virgin Stout; and Hop Valley…

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On The Road Again – Across the USA and Back

If you’ve noticed an absence of blog posts this week, it’s because I have been finalizing plans for an extensive road trip.  I’ll be visiting 20+ craft breweries and several pubs across the USA and reporting about my visits from the road (assuming my iPad cooperates).   Stayed tuned and read about my exploits.

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