Tales of ales from the heart of Ohio to the ends of the Earth
As many people know Studio 35 Cinema and Drafthouse host beer tastings paired with a classic movie on regular basis. Some tastings are better than others, but this coming Sunday looks like a good one. The spotlight brewery will be Jackie O's, one of the most creative breweries in Ohio. The Jackie O's owner will... Continue Reading →
In early October I had the good fortune to spend eleven glorious days in the beautiful state of Oregon. There was a bit of work involved which I won't bore you with, but I did carve out two weekends and several weekday evenings for seeking out great beer. Think of it as a pilgrimage to... Continue Reading →
My Monday post on the final round of the King of Ohio IPA challenge generated quite a bit of activity in the various social media platforms. Brewmaster Trevor Williams seems to be well liked by everyone who has interacted with him and I’m not surprised. He is working hard to build up Hoof Hearted, brewing... Continue Reading →
It seems like Elevator Brewing Company has always been here, but the facts say they are only 15 years old. In human years that’s not even old enough to drive, but in Columbus craft brewery years that’s older than Actual, Four String, Land Grant, North High, Seventh Son, Sideswipe, Wolf’s Ridge, Zaftig and Zauber all put... Continue Reading →
At long last we’ve reached the conclusion of the King of Ohio IPA contest. Nearly 70 beers from every corner of the Buckeye state started off with a chance to win the title. Through a series of reader’s polls (over 4400 votes were cast), blogger picks, and one blind taste test, that number was narrowed... Continue Reading →
Beer writers and bloggers tend to take one of two approaches when it comes to pumpkin beers. On the one hand, google “best pumpkin beers” and you’ll see that cyberspace is replete with lists of the best and worst pumpkin beers in North America. On the other hand, you don’t have to look very far... Continue Reading →
Voting for the best IPA in Central and Southeast Ohio has ended and we have a winner, Hoof Hearted's Musk of the Minotaur. A total of 674 votes were cast and the top seven vote getters were as follows: Musk of the Minotaur (Hoof Hearted) - 189 votes Columbus Brewing Company IPA - 171... Continue Reading →
Have you ever thought that you'd like to try your hand at homebrewing but don't know where to start? You could be like me and wait for someone to give you a Mr. Beer American Light starter set for Christmas. If you follow all of the instructions in a few short weeks you too can have... Continue Reading →
We've now entered stage two of the King of Ohio IPA contest, the readers poll. In case anyone missed my earlier post describing this contest, five different beer blogs, each representing a different part of Ohio, have banded together in a bold effort to identify the best Ohio-brewed IPA. Each blogger is tasked with choosing the top three... Continue Reading →
As announced last week on this blog I’m participating in a collaboration with five other beer bloggers to identify the best Ohio-brewed IPA, and bestow the crown King of Ohio IPAs. Each blogger is tasked with identifying three beers to represent their part of the state in a showdown that will be held on November 1... Continue Reading →
This coming weekend Four String Brewing is turning three years old, and they are throwing a party to celebrate the occasion. The 3rd anniversary party is taking place at the brewery on Saturday, October 11 from 4-10 pm. What better way to celebrate than by brewing a special beer, and that’s exactly what they’ve done. Not... Continue Reading →
This story, published in October 2014, takes on an entirely different tone in light of accusations of sexual assault against Fred Lee published in Alive Magazine on February 5, 2019. If the accusations prove true, or even partially true, they are disturbing, reprehensible and I condemn them in the strongest possible terms. I contemplated deleting this... Continue Reading →
Perhaps no style embodies America’s contribution to the beer world better than an IPA. Using hops bred and developed in the Pacific Northwest, American brewers took the venerable English style and supercharged it for the 21st century. With aromas and flavors that can take your senses from the grapefruit orchards of Florida to the pine forests... Continue Reading →
This past week my blog turned one year old. In the short period of time five Columbus breweries have either come into existence or opened public taprooms—Actual, Sideswipe, Wolf’s Ridge, Zauber and Zaftig. Three more breweries, Land Grant, Pigskin and Temperance Row, are on the verge of opening, and Columbus is still in the running... Continue Reading →
This past Saturday Zaftig Brewing put on a party to celebrate the limited release of five different wood aged versions of their Too Cans IPA. Although I was hosting a Central Ohio IPA blind taste taste on the same day (more about that to come soon) I was able to stop in for a few... Continue Reading →
Last week I learned from owner/brewmaster Craig O’Herron that Sideswipe Brewing is about to release their fifth beer, a “pumpkin ale” brewed with butternut squash and called Squashing Pumpkins. According to Craig it’s possible to get more “pumpkin flavor” in a beer by using squash instead of actual pumpkins. To the best of my knowledge... Continue Reading →
On Saturday, September 20 the guys at Zaftig are throwing a party and everyone is invited. The party gets started at noon at their Worthington location (545 Shrock Road, Worthington, OH 43229) and runs until 10 pm. The centerpiece of the celebration is a chance to sample five wood aged varieties of their Too Cans Imperial IPA.... Continue Reading →
Football season is now in full swing and with it comes the pleasant task of choosing an appropriate beer to drink while tailgating or watching the game. What could be better than choosing a beer that takes inspiration from the home team? For fans of the Ohio State Buckeyes, an obvious choice is Elevator Brewing’s Bleeding Buckeye,... Continue Reading →
The beginning of football season is a clear sign that the colors and crisp days of autumn are soon to be upon us. I spent the last official days of summer in a place where both football and the change in seasons are an afterthought—Santa Barbara, California. I was there for a workshop on oxide materials, but... Continue Reading →
Craft beer doesn't have to be all serious. If you are ready from a break from mouthfeel descriptors and hop varieties here is some craft beer fun and games. This is the first in a series of crossword puzzles (almost) all about craft beer. The puzzle and clues are shown below, but for convenience you may... Continue Reading →
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