If you know me, you know I have a strong passion for all things German, especially German beer. After two wonderful trips to Germany with my husband, we continue to reminisce by visiting German clubs, various Oktoberfests, and delicious German ...
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The Beerducation of Steph Heffner (And a Tour of Vermont Beer)
I recently returned from my residency week for the American Brewers Guild as part of the Craft Brewers Apprenticeship program. I enjoyed meeting the other 23 people in the program and had a blast working and learning in the brewery. I now have a ...
A Visit to ShawneeCraft Brewery
This past summer, Wayne and I met Jason Startari from ShawneeCraft Brewing Company, located in Shawnee on Delaware, PA. They were holding an event at one of the Foodery locations in Philadelphia during Philly Beer Week where we enjoyed their ...
Gift Ideas for the Beer Lover on Your List
The holiday shopping season is finally upon us. For better or worse, it’s time to go out (or search the Internet) for the perfect gift for that special someone. I have come up with a list of totally awesome gifts for that certain someone in your ...
Holiday Beer Events 2013
Craving a dark, roasty ale to fend off winter’s chill? Searching for a fun holiday beer event? Look no further! Here is a list of holiday and/or winter themed brew happenings – tasings, food, music and seasonal mirth – coming up ...
Fear In My Beer: Haunted Breweries
Double, double toil and trouble. Fire burn and brew kettle bubble… Whether you believe in ghosts or not, it’s always fun to tell spooky stories this time of year. And, whether you’ve shuffled off your mortal coil or not, you can still ...
Six Beer-Themed Halloween Costumes (For Better or Worse)
All Hallow’s Eve is fast approaching. Have you picked out your guise yet? From gobliins, ghouls and witches to vampires, werewolves, dead celebrities and sitting presidents, Halloween costumes can be elaborate, clever, subtle and witty. ...
Old Forge’s New Digs
Old Forge Brewing Company recently relocated their brewpub to the former Lemon A’Peel building, at 298 Mill Street, just a few doors down from the previous location at 282 Mill Street in Danville, Pennsylvania. The new location is double the size ...
Much Ado About Brew: Craft Beer Hype
What is it about the hype behind a craft beer? The need to drive to Mari’s Six Pak N’ Mor as soon as they post on Facebook they have W00tstout or that moment you find out “a friend of a friend” just came back from Vermont with cases of Heady ...
Some Awesome Beer Packaging
It’s been a long week, but you’re finally at the bottle shop getting some choice brews to enjoy once you get home. Or maybe you’re taking them to a friend’s house, and you want to grab something that will impress. What do you grab? What factors ...
