The state of beer in the United States might be down a bit. But, let’s get real, craft beer and beer travel are FAR from canceled. Good things going on and even better things to come!
Read more7 key Beer Fest Tips — because Every Season is Festival Season
In early February, I headed up to Boston for BeerAdvocate’s Extreme Beer Fest. In fact, it was the day before the Pats were set to appear in their 23rd Super Bowl in the last 15 years (it’s fine, the math checks out), which added to the normal pre-festival intrigue…
Read moreNYC Beer Week // Brooklyn Beer Crawls
It’s NYC Beer Week — a week like none other when seemingly every city brewery and beer bar host myriad nightly events showcasing the best of NY beer. Everything from trivia nights to beer pairings to special release parties, to a beer trolley(!)…
Read moreIt's Christmas...Drink Beer and Be Merry!
It’s that time of year, when the world falls in love…with beers of an often stoutier, and porterer…er variety. If you’re traveling for the holidays, and love your Christmas beers, you might consider 3 towns known for imparting the Christmas spirit on even the Grinchiest of characters…
Read moreBikes and Beer in Asheville
Look, we all know Asheville is one of the premier beer cities in America. Breweries, both large and small, are found absolutely everywhere. White Labs has a yeast production facility (and kitchen) there. They even have a local malting facility, in Riverbend Malt House. Then, of course, there are the many bars and bottle shops serving up some of the best beers around…
Read moreInterview with a Brewer: Chris DeGasero of Alvarium Beer Co.
New Britain, CT might not be the first place you think of when you're picturing beer towns. Now, part of that reason might be due to the fact that the city hasn't had a brewery to call its own in the past 63 years. Well, Brian Bugnacki, Chris DeGasero and Mike Larson, of Alvarium Beer Company figured it was time to change that…
Read moreGrand Rapids is great, but have you heard of...
We love Grand Rapids -- it's a hell of a beer city! But let us tell you about another beer haven 2.5-3.5 hours up Lake Michigan from Grand Rapids. It might not be quite as well known around the country, but a) it soon will be, b) that's a great reason to get here now, and c) that's why you come to us...
Read moreSummer Beer Festivals!
It's Summer. Everyone's a bit happier, a bit more laid back, and probably a bit more open to the power of suggestion. With that in mind, allow us to suggest some of the good ol' US of A's best beer festivals for 2018!
Read moreBREWERIES WORTH TAKING A HIKE →
Memorial Day Weekend is just about here, marking the unofficial start of Summer. The weather is turning ripe for hiking, so we thought we'd give you a few tips for some of the best post-outdoorsy beer stops to hit up. After all, there is simply no better reward for completing a good hike than a good beer. That's not my opinion. It's science.
Read moreCollege Towns Doing Craft Beer Right (PART 1)
Chances are, if you're in a college town, you've got an abundance of opportunities for a good time. That's pretty much always been the case. What hasn't always, or even often, been the case, is that many college towns are now also beacons of craft beer goodness…
Read moreBEERSPOKE TOURS BREWERY DRAFT
The NFL Draft is underway. To commemorate, and to help fill out our loaded roster, we're drafting 4 new — each one year old or younger — American craft breweries, by position…
Read moreSan Diego (A Veritable paradise)
Picture this. 70s and sunny every day. Every. Day. Gorgeous beaches, beautiful parks, one of the best zoos in the world, and that's just in San Diego proper. Take a short drive (windows down) outside the city and…
Read moreGetting small in VT
I say Vermont. You hear beer. And rightfully so. Some of the most well respected breweries (looking at you Hill Farmstead and The Alchemist) and beers (how's it going Heady Topper) live here. According to the Brewer's Association…
Read moreHeat Check
Baby, it's cold outside. That's the bad news. Actually, the bad news is that it's freezing out, it's only January, there's some nasty virus going around, the world's going directly to hell and there are no good games on TV tonight (in no particular order of importance)...
Read moreThe Definitive Beer Book...
Taking a slight departure from the travel, there are a great many beer geeks among us who know a lot about our shared malt/hops/water/yeast-based passion, but who yearn to consistently educate themselves in the art of beer. And, if that's the case…
Read moreAmerica's Greatest Beer Mystery...Solved...
Ok, slightly hyperbolic subject, but whatever. Staying in and around San Diego from the last post...so, you've got Port Brewing Company. And you've got Pizza Port Brewing Company. Two really well respected breweries...
Read moreThe Gettin' is Good!
Lately, all we hear about is how we're in the golden age of craft beer. Time and time again. "Hey everyone - it's the golden age!"; "You can't go anywhere without bumping into a brewery!"; "Find myriad styles, brewed with...
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