Travel well with bellies full Of lively ales and lagers pure Your suitcase safe from push and pull And beer intact to love once more -Anon. I love beer. I love travel. When these two things come together, it’s hard to catch me in a bad mood. Sometimes I can’t even wait to arrive at […]
Party with the Animals at Zoo Brew
On any given day, Utah’s Hogle Zoo is a child’s paradise. The chance to learn about wildlife, both local and exotic, and the ability to see them in person, is an experience that can’t be matched. But it’s not only youngsters who can benefit from this kind of experience. Once a month, Hogle Zoo provides […]
The 7 Rules of Beer Festing
With the upcoming Mountain Brewers’ Beer Festival in Idaho Falls, I am poignantly reminded of the many festivals past, and perhaps more so the hangovers that followed them. I am no longer the young 22-year-old that got away with two-hour hangovers like a small slap on the wrist. In my old age of 29 years, […]
Brew Like a Girl with the Hop Bombshells
Brewing beer brings people together and promotes a sense of community. Whether it’s getting together at your local brewery to quaff their creations or joining an online community, you and your “beer friends” are bound by your affection for barley-based fermented beverages. Homebrew clubs are a great way to not only find camaraderie, but also […]
Ales vs. Lagers
True or false? If a beer is dark in color, it must be an ale. The correct answer is absolutely false! Color is not an indicator of ale or lager beer, as both types have light and dark examples. I have heard three different people in the past two weeks state with a fair amount […]
Let’s Get Crafty: Refrigerator Magnets
Every now and then, being a Crafty Beer Girl is about more than cleverly writing about beer. In times like these, I take the name seriously! I needed a project so I gathered my scissors and glue, along with a few purchases from the local craft store, and got to work. My beer fridge was […]