In this episode we talk branding with Walt Keys creative director at Land Grant Brewing.
Pat’s Pints Podcast Episode 2 – Branding
Central Ohio Beers of the Year (2015)
Now that we’ve closed the books on 2015 it’s time to look back on the year in beer in Central Ohio. Once again there was much to celebrate as growth of the craft brewing industry showed no signs of slowing down. No less than seven new breweries officially opened their doors in 2015—Temperance Row in Westerville... Continue Reading →
Beer Review – Cask Aged Noir by Rockmill
I think it’s a fair to say that many American craft brewers take considerable creative license with the traditional style guidelines. Colin Vent at Seventh Son is not hesitant to use the creativity of his culinary training to dream up unique recipes. Who else is adding heather flowers to a stout (Galloway Tale)? Chris Davison... Continue Reading →
Beer Review – Tenacity Brett Beer by Actual
I’m an enthusiastic advocate of Ohio beer, but there are certain styles that local brewers have been slow to embrace. Ohio has a bounty of delicious double IPAs and imperial stouts, including many celebrated award winning beers, but choices are much more limited when it comes to sour beers and wild ales, especially those made... Continue Reading →
Beer Review – Defaced by Sideswipe
I was walking through the beer aisle the other day and I noticed a local beer whose existence was previously unknown to me, an imperial red ale from Sideswipe Brewing called Defaced. I’d not heard of its release via social media, nor had I spoken to anyone who had tried it. This was not what I... Continue Reading →
Beer Review – Dragonsaddle Triple IPA by Hoof Hearted
Last month I wrote a post about the madness of the Hoof Hearted Dragonsaddle Triple IPA can release party. To recap I showed up a little too late to ride the dragon, as hundreds upon hundreds of hopheads descended on an otherwise nondescript farm field in Morrow county. In response to my post several readers... Continue Reading →
Twelve Christmas gifts for the Central Ohio beer lover
Despite the short sleeve weather we've been having lately, Christmas is coming just as surely as a hangover after a night of imbibing imperial stouts. With less than two weeks to go it’s high time to start thinking about Christmas shopping. I know there are probably some type A personalities out there who have almost... Continue Reading →
Zaftig Bottle Release/Ugly Sweater Party
As many of you already know Zaftig is holding their annual Ugly Sweater Christmas party tomorrow (Saturday, 12/12/15) from 12-6 pm. In conjunction they will releasing two high abv brews that have been patiently aging in a barrel for most of 2015: Bourbon Barrel Aged BamBaLam - BamBaLam is Zaftig's Imperial Stout aged with chocolate and coffee. This... Continue Reading →
Pat’s Pints Podcast Episode 1 – Sour Beers
In the inaugural podcast we talk sour beers with Fred Lee (Founder, President and Elder Beerman) and Jonathan Carroll (CEO, Brewer) at Actual Brewing. We preview the two new sours that Actual is releasing on December 5 (Tenacity and Leviton), get into Brett beers, talk Ohio sandstone fermenters at Actual, share Chili recipes, and divulge our lists of underrated Central Ohio beers.
Beer Review – Bourbon Barrel Black Maple by Jackie O’s
Thanksgiving and the days around it are among the best days of the year for breaking out those beers you’ve been saving for a special occasion. What could be more apropos, after all the pilgrims stopped at Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts in large part because their supplies of beer were dwindling. So on Thanksgiving eve... Continue Reading →
An update on Columbus-area brewery expansions
No less than five Columbus area breweries are in the middle of either moving or expanding their brewing operations. Some have been in the news lately, while others have been silent for a while. Curious to get a pulse of what is going I reached out to representatives at each brewery for an update. Four String... Continue Reading →
Hoof Mania Grips Central Ohio
To what lengths would you go to get your hands on some über fresh, Hoof Hearted beer? Would you be willing to drive out to the farmlands of Morrow County and spend a good chunk of your Sunday afternoon standing in line? The answer for hundreds of Central Ohio beer lovers is a resounding yes.... Continue Reading →
Central Ohio Beer Happenings and Events – November 13-15
These days it seems that just about every weekend there are multiple beer events going down in Central Ohio, from anniversary parties, to beer releases, to tastings, to events with less obvious connections to beer like board game marathons or bicycle races. It's a lot to keep up with even for the avid beer fan,... Continue Reading →
Land Grant Releases a Trio of New Beers
Now that Halloween is behind us there is nothing to stem the tide of Christmas beers and holiday ales that threaten to overwhelm your palate with flavors of cinnamon, allspice and fermented honey. Where can the spice-averse beer lover turn to fight off the blues that settle in as the sun retreats into the southern... Continue Reading →
Beer Review – Four String 4th Anniversary Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
Four String Brewing turns four years old this month, and they are throwing a party to celebrate the occasion. The 4th anniversary party is taking place today (Saturday, October 31) at the taproom starting at noon. To celebrate they've done what any self-respecting rock themed brewery would do, age a big badass of a beer in bourbon barrels... Continue Reading →
Beer Review – Clear Sky Daybreak by Wolf’s Ridge
Looking back over recent posts I realized that I haven’t written a beer review in nearly three months. As a first step to atone for this shameful dereliction of duty, today we take a closer look at one of the more unique Columbus area beers—Wolf’s Ridge coffee infused cream ale, Clear Sky Daybreak. This review is... Continue Reading →
Ohio vs The World Part 4 – Humulus Nimbus vs Citra Dog vs Zombie Dust
Time for another round of Ohio vs The World, an ongoing series where Ohio beers match up against some of the most sought after, highly respected beers on planet Earth in a blind taste test. The basic premise is to see how well our local beers match up against the hard to find, highly coveted white... Continue Reading →
Colorado Beercation Part 3 – Denver
Back in July I took a five day trip out to Colorado with the sole purpose of visiting breweries. I met my friend Ralph Wolfe at the Denver airport, and the two of us set out to find the best beers and most interesting breweries Northern Colorado has to offer. The first two posts in... Continue Reading →
Breaking down the 2015 GABF medalists
Awards were handed out this past weekend at the Great American Beer Festival. I was working at home on my computer and decided to put the live feed on in the background. It was surprisingly compelling and before long before I wasn’t getting much work done. In total there were 6,647 beers entered in the... Continue Reading →
Talking Ales with Angelo Part 3 – Other Voices
To wrap up my series on Barley's Brewing and their long tenured brewmaster, Angelo Signorino, I solicited feedback from three people deeply immersed in the Central Ohio brewing scene. Without further adieu I turn the keyboard over to Colin Vent, head brewer at Seventh Son, Jay Wince, president and head brewer at Weasel Boy Brewing, and Jim... Continue Reading →
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