A few weeks ago I traveled to Montana for an annual beer writers conference known as the Beer Now Conference (formerly known as the Beer Bloggers and Writers Conference). Prior to traveling, I decided to expand the trip into a “beercation” to allow my wife and I to explore the western portion of Montana. To…
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Happy National Beer Day 2019! Beer has been a part of America since it arrived with the first settlers from Europe. However, in 1920 the passage of Prohibition in the United States created a nationwide constitutional ban on the sale, production, importation, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. When Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected President in…
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2017 Beer Bloggers & Writers Conference About a month ago 150 bloggers and writers (including myself) descended upon Milwaukee for the 2017 Beer Bloggers & Writers Conference. I’m happy to report that Milwaukee and its beer supply survived! What is the Beer Bloggers and Writers Conference? Founded in 2010, the Beer Bloggers & Writers Conference…
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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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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! Thanksgiving and Beer 1. Thanksgiving, pilgrims, and beer myths: Did the pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock because they were…
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5 Stories Over Beer – a weekly article that presents 5 recent, thought-provoking stories about beer and the brewing industry. So sit down, grab a beer, and take a few minutes to read 5 thirst-quenching stories. Cheers! The Next Craft Beer Trend and More 1. The Next Craft Beer Trend?: No one really knows what…
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