Rushford and Sons
Simon Whooley discusses a new brewery which recently opened in his home-town of Upton MA – a brewery which he chose to invest in
Category Archives: Beer & Food
50 Thoughts After 500 Breweries
Hi all! My name is Joel, and I love visiting craft breweries. My goal is to get to as many as possible and share my experiences. Follow @brewerytravels on Twitter and @brewery_travels on Instagram for updates! I'll be posting articles discussing my adventures here! Wisconsinite; Packers, Bucks, Brewers, Badgers, Timbers
Latest posts by Joel Geier (see all)
- Brewery Travels #48: Kansas City Area - 01/30/2020
- Brewery Travels #47: Des Moines, IA - 09/14/2019
- Brewery Travels #46: Glacier Country (Montana) - 09/14/2019
Reflections after visiting 500 breweries.500 breweries. 221 cities. 38 states. It has been quite the journey. To say I’ve been blessed would be an understatement. To celebrate hitting this milestone, I’ve composed this list of 50 thoughts I have on craft beer that I’ve garnered over the course of the past couple years traveling to breweries. They can range from pretty well-known ideas, to things that are definitely personal opinions. My beer journey is just that, mine. We are all shaped by individual experiences, and…
Innovation in the Brewing Industry
Latest posts by Simon Whooley (see all)
- Rushford and Sons - 05/14/2021
- Busting Beer Myths - 11/24/2018
- Innovation in the Brewing Industry - 08/12/2018
My experience with the most creative and unusual beers out there Innovation is often defined as the introduction of something new, and goes hand-in-hand with creativity. In the brewing industry, innovation and creativity often refer to new blends of grains in the brewing process, or specially bred yeast cultures and/or hop plants. In some cases, innovation can be the use of fruits, vegetables or other flavoring compounds to enhance or provide a different style than one would typically expect. Sometimes, however, innovation is really out…
How to Homebrew Beer like a Chef
Greg Scratchley (Twitter: @ryskbrewing) is a homebrewer and future pro-brewer in Edmonton Canada, currently working on a media project to entertain and educate craft beer lovers.Rysk Brewing Co. is a work in progress, and will one day serve cold beer legally brewed in big stainless steel buckets. Until then, Greg creates media and beer in varying quantities. Learn about the project at http://www.rysk.ca
Latest posts by Greg Scratchley (see all)
- How to Homebrew Beer like a Chef - 07/04/2017
Beer recipes are as common as brewers, and each recipe you find, if brewed more than once, is probably very tasty to someone. Many homebrewers go through a homebrew career having never created a recipe. I’m here to tell you – it’s a worthwhile endeavor. When considering the next beer for my pipeline, I follow a fairly consistent plan. What’s for supper? Brewing is cooking. A recipe is just that – but you can probably handle more than a few meals without the book right?…
The Phoenix of Hunahpu’s Day
Latest posts by John Uhlig (see all)
- The Phoenix of Hunahpu’s Day - 06/18/2017
- Jdub’s Brewing Company, Sarasota Florida – Brewery Review - 04/23/2017
- Florida Brewers Guild Festival – Tampa - 03/18/2017
What is Hunahpu day? It started as a small free event for a beer release and is now a $200 to $400 ticketed event. Cigar City, one of the premiere Craft Breweries in the country , if not the world, hosts the release and festival the 3rd Saturday in March annually. The beer itself is an Imperial Stout Aged on Cacao Nibs, Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Ancho Chilis, Pasilla Chilis and Cinnamon. it is ranked 100 with over 4000 ratings on Beer Advocate. Do I I have…
Brewery Travels #5: Twin Cities
Hi all! My name is Joel, and I love visiting craft breweries. My goal is to get to as many as possible and share my experiences. Follow @brewerytravels on Twitter and @brewery_travels on Instagram for updates! I'll be posting articles discussing my adventures here! Wisconsinite; Packers, Bucks, Brewers, Badgers, Timbers
Latest posts by Joel Geier (see all)
- Brewery Travels #48: Kansas City Area - 01/30/2020
- Brewery Travels #47: Des Moines, IA - 09/14/2019
- Brewery Travels #46: Glacier Country (Montana) - 09/14/2019
We’ve spent some quality time in Milwaukee, but before continuing in Wisconsin, let’s take a journey across the Mississippi. My parents recently moved to a suburb outside the Twin Cities, and therefore I will have a plethora of opportunities in the future to visit the expanding craft beer scene there. In this article, I will review four of the breweries I visited; 1 in Minneapolis, and 3 in St. Paul. Let’s get to it! Surly Brewing: Minneapolis, MN Lake Monster Brewing: St. Paul, MN Burning…
Beer Pairing 101
Professional writer based in Delaware. On the lookout for brain-altering music, beer, film, food, and people.
Latest posts by Julian Cantella (see all)
- Craft Beer Is Losing Its Identity - 08/13/2019
- You Gotta Let Me Know: What Must (and should be) on the Beer Label - 01/03/2019
- Who am I drinking? A diagram of US beer ownership – Updated - 07/14/2018
In my recent article about beer dinners, I touched on the importance of pairing beer and food appropriately. This topic struck a chord with some readers, who asked for more information about how pairing works and the effect it can have on your overall experience. At its core, beer pairing is about combining two of life’s great pleasures: craft beer and high-quality food. Almost every beer fan drinks with some of their meals already—why not put some thought into how the food and drink work…
Beer Dinner Break Down
Professional writer based in Delaware. On the lookout for brain-altering music, beer, film, food, and people.
Latest posts by Julian Cantella (see all)
- Craft Beer Is Losing Its Identity - 08/13/2019
- You Gotta Let Me Know: What Must (and should be) on the Beer Label - 01/03/2019
- Who am I drinking? A diagram of US beer ownership – Updated - 07/14/2018
When I talk to friends and fellow beer fans about upcoming events, I’m surprised by how many are unfamiliar with or even intimidated by beer dinners. The general concept is simple: attendees pay a fixed price for multiple courses of food, each of which is paired with one or more beers. Beer dinners are growing increasingly popular as restaurateurs recognize the quality and versatility of craft beer, not to mention its ability to complement all styles of cuisine. Beer-themed events can attract customers on less-busy…
It’s The Most Wonderful Time For A Beer
Latest posts by John Fahrner (see all)
- Let’s Get Lost Whiskey Review - 08/31/2021
- Beer for Dad: Father’s Day Gift Guide - 06/03/2021
- 3 Metro Detroit Breweries to try This Weekend! - 05/28/2021
This article was originally published on 12/15/2015 Oh the weather outside is frightful, but a well crafted brew is so delightful, and since we’ve no place to go, seasonal beer seasonal beer seasonal beer. Ok maybe that’s not the best rendition of a classic Christmas song but I’ve never claimed to be a lyricist. As I write this we are only a handful of days away from Christmas, the gift list almost completed and I’m on the tail end of my first of 3 family…
Vermont Brewery Tour
I am a lover of craft beer not just for the beer itself, but of the community that comes with it and am fascinated by the constant evolution of the industry. I am fortunate enough to live in Western Massachusetts which has an exploding beer scene and a booming craft beer community.Additionally, I am an avid homebrewer and love to experiment with not just tasting new brews but trying to make them all while writing about my exploits.
Latest posts by Andrew Gaylord (see all)
- Grow Local Drink Local - 01/29/2017
- Holiday Beer – Berkshire Brewing Company Cabin Fever Ale - 12/13/2016
- Stone Cow Brewery – Review - 10/10/2016
Vermont is truly a wonderful state. Endless green mountains, pristine country views, rolling rivers, and of course beer. As if this state does not already have enough positives, it is additionally home to some of the, if not the best, craft beer in the country. With breweries such as The Alchemist, Lawson’s Finest Liquids, and Hill Farmstead, this state attracts beer lovers from all over the country and sends beer geeks scurrying to snatch up beers such as Heady Topper and Sip of Sunshine. While I am lucky…