When it comes to fancy cookin’ in my house, it’s my husband John who likes to whip things up from scratch. But I do like to try my hand at a recipe here and there, particularly where there’s beer involved. The holidays are a great time to fire up the oven for traditional favorites to […]
Beer Cocktails for Fall & Winter
I had a new summer crush this past year, and I’m hoping to extend the relationship into the colder months. As I wrote in my previous article, Beer Cocktails, mixing things up is a fun way to experiment with flavors and find new ways to love beer. Beer cocktails swept me off my feet and […]
Crafty Beer Girls Podcast Episode 9 – Wheat Germ Sprinkles
Aw, the podcast that could have been. We traveled to Red Rock Brewing’s Tap Haus in Park City to record with the charming Kevin Davis and Kim Hardle over beers and fried green tomatoes, but alas, it wasn’t to be. Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned, and instead of biting into a thick slice of […]
Zion Canyon Beer Festival
It’s been a busy month since I spent an October weekend in Southern Utah at the Zion Canyon Beer Festival. I’m writing this article later than I’d hoped, but I didn’t want to let the opportunity pass without dishing on what may be the most beautiful setting for a beer festival – like ever! Zion […]
Crafty Beer Girls Podcast Episode 8 – Remember, Remember The 1st of November
In this episode, we visit with Jennifer Hamilton of Mountain West Hard Cider, ruminate on Utah’s new 5% ABV cap on draft and grocery store beers (it used to be 4%) that took effect on November 1st, and discuss some of the differences between beer and cider. Then we hear about Lauren’s trip to the […]
Bikes & Beers in Santa Fe Part 2
The journey to Santa Fe was incredible. My husband John and I had a wonderful time getting there, and you can read all about that in Bikes & Beers in Santa Fe Part 1. But, in this case, it’s all about the destination. We came to attend the Santa Fe Mountain Fest, and we were […]