It’s hotter than Hades outside! That means it’s the perfect time for frozen treats. Tickle your child-like fancy with an adult version of the good old fashioned Popsicle! The twist here is that these are made with beer. And what do we love more than beer? Absolutely nothing! It’s time to make Strawberry IPA Popsicles. […]
Bourbon: The Spirit of America
What’s more American than baseball and apple pie? Well, bourbon is, actually. A bottle of the amber-colored liquid holds suspended inside it the entire history of our great Nation. From its key ingredient, corn, originally cultivated by Native Americans, to the distilling techniques carried here by European immigrants, spurred on by a Revolution, bourbon whiskey […]
This Dampfbier Is Really Steaming Up the Place!
What the suds is Dampfbier?! Relax; it’s not as bizarre as it sounds. Dampfbier (damp-f-beer) translates literally to “steam beer” in German. Here in the American West, we are quite familiar, or at least our ancestors were, with steam beer. You may be acquainted with San Francisco’s Anchor Steam as the classic version of this […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]