Sep 19, 2017 | Beer Reviews
In the past year we’ve seen a big increase in session beers. We’ve seen session pale ales, IPAs, sours and more, but have you ever seen a session barleywine? At first thought, it’s a bit of a contradiction in style. But Bent Paddle Brewing has made... Read More
Sep 11, 2017 | Beer Reviews
When two fantastic brewers get together, good things are gonna happen. Fair State Co-op and Modern Times Beer came together to make Spirit Foul. Here’s a look at this hazy IPA. Spirit Foul Silly, hazy, and fun is how the brewers describe this beer and it’s... Read More
Sep 11, 2017 | Beer Gadgets
We’ve all run out and bought a beer when the brewer finally decided to take our favorite and barrel-age it. The experience of a beverage aged in oak is something different (and often better) than that of the typical drink. Now what if you didn’t have to... Read More
Aug 31, 2017 | Beer Travel
HopCat has brought great craft beer to locations across the midwest and now Minneapolis has one to call their own! Here’s a look at the HopCat location in downtown Minneapolis. HopCat Minneapolis Known of their Crack Fries and craft beer selection,... Read More
Aug 29, 2017 | Beer Books
Sam Calagione is one of the best known folks in craft beer. His brewery, Dogfish Head, is known to most as a brewer that has continuously pushed the boundaries of what beer can be, and brought back ancient recipes long since forgotten. In his latest book, Off-Centered... Read More
Aug 24, 2017 | Beer Books
There are plenty of books on the topic of craft beer but they’re typically non-fiction. What happens when you mix craft beer with murder? Find out in Death On Tap, a murder mystery by author Ellie Alexander. Death On Tap I love to read non-fiction. Books that... Read More
Aug 21, 2017 | Beer Books
Craft beer isn’t the only one to experience a huge boom in recent years. Small-batch distillers have seen unprecedented growth too. Whiskey Business: How Small-Batch Distillers Are Transforming American Spirits explores the growth of spirits in the US from the... Read More
