Two and a half weeks ago, I jumped into my truck in the wee hours of the morning to embark on a 5,000 mile journey full of family, friends, and so very many beers. I spent half as much money filling my glass as I did my gas tank (which is a lot!), but I […]
Embracing Pumpkin Beer
In the world of beer, Fall means that pumpkin ale is out in full force! Beer lovers are a little all over the place when it comes to how they feel about that. Some are horrified while others are in heaven! Several, like me, want to like pumpkin beer, but have to admit that it doesn’t […]
Road Trip Beer Tips
It’s that time of year again, and it actually has nothing to do with the color of the leaves. I’m talking about a ROAD TRIP!!! Every so often the stars align, and the beer gods grant me the opportunity to drive across the country to sample the finest brews… and visit my family in NJ. […]
Fluid Art: A Cultural Pairing of Craft Beer and Contemporary Art
Art can take you on a journey to worldly places and down rabbit holes. It can conjure emotions, some buried deep, and really make you think. Well, so can beer! So why not pair the two? That’s just what Salt Lake City’s own Utah Museum of Contemporary Art and the Utah Brewer’s Guild have done […]
Wet Hop Beer: The Real Harvest Brew
Put that pumpkin beer down before I slap it out of your hand! I know, I know. It’s October now, and pumpkin beer is officially acceptable. But I implore you; lend your lips to a different kind of fall seasonal beer. The harvest season isn’t just about pumpkins, gourds, and pilgrims. Hops – beer’s poster […]
Beer; An Acquired Taste
You get the feeling when someone says, “It’s an acquired taste,” what they really mean is, “It’s crap, but you’ll get used to it.” Turns out, that’s not exactly true. We humans are hardwired to reject certain types of flavors and textures for a reason, but sometimes those reasons are irrelevant, especially in modern times. […]