With its light body, spicy, subtle citrus flavors, and dry finish, the Belgian-style saison is perfect for summer consumption. Though not as approachable as a simple light lager, the complexity it has to offer makes the saison worth falling in love with. Saison is the French word for season. The beer – which comes from […]
¡Cerveza de Mexico!
Americans love their Mexican beers! A crystal clear bottle of Corona with a juicy lime has become synonymous with beautiful weather, sunny beaches, and good times. The Mexican lager has become so popular in the US that Miller SAB and Anheuser-Busch have attempted their own versions (Miller Chill, Bud Lite Lime). Now, even craft breweries […]
Fresh for Spring 2018
The signs of shifting seasons are all around us. Temperatures are warming, flowers are blooming, birds are chirping at 6 am, and local beer is transitioning from the rich, darker styles of long winter nights to the light, thirst-quenching varieties of long summer days. It’s time to lighten up and enjoy the changes happening to […]
Let’s Get Crafty: Beer-Themed Coasters
Christmas is fast approaching, and there’s a good chance you have a beer lover or two on your gift list. You may also have a stash of 6-pack holders from some of your favorite beer brands. Here’s a fun way to reuse and upcycle them while exercising your crafting skills. Let’s make “DIY” (Do It […]
Beer Advent Calendar
Here we are, floating in the tender window of time between Thanksgiving and the 1st of December – bellies bloated, heads hungover, and fridges full from the holiday that officially brought us into the holiday season. Now is the time many of us consider dusting off the boxes of Christmas (or other holiday) decorations, holding […]
Beer Pairings for Thanksgiving Dinner
The time has come to stuff your face, drink beer, and give thanks for the bounty on your table and the full belly you’ll soon find yourself with when all has been properly devoured. For those who are unsure about just what type of brew to crack when the time comes, fear not! I have […]