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 […]
The Great American Beer Festival Experience 2019
Almost a month has passed since I embarked on my fourth Great American Beer Festival journey. Hangovers fade, but certain lessons and memories tend to stick with me each year. Rather than recount the places I went to in a chronological fashion as I’ve done with my previous three GABF blog posts (2016, 2017, 2018), […]
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 […]
Bikes & Beers in Santa Fe Part 1
Road trips have become a crucial part of life for my husband and me. They hold the promise of adventure, unridden trails, and beer not yet tasted. In looking for a new destination to visit, we stumbled on the Santa Fe Mountain Fest, an outdoor event that combines the love of bikes, trails, beer, music, […]
Gueuze Got Your Goat
I’ve kind of given up on the pronunciation. Gooze, gehrz, goo-zeh… whatever. It’s just not synonymous with the similar sounding style “gose”, which is German, and decidedly pronounced “goes-uh”. Gueuze is a Belgian style, and also has two correct spellings: “gueuze” in French, and “geuze” in Dutch. I don’t speak a lick of either language, […]