Tom Ayers, head brewer and co-owner of Ill Mannered Brewing, joins us on the podcast this month for a wide ranging discussion on the challenges and opportunities of running a neighborhood brewery. Ill Mannered opened in August 2015, starting in a tiny 1000 square foot space in a strip mall while all four owners did... Continue Reading →
Ohio vs The World Part 2 – Bone Head Red vs Nugget Nectar
After a longer than anticipated hiatus it's time for round two in my Ohio vs the World series. For those of you who missed the initial post, this series is all about putting the best beers in Ohio up against highly regarded beers from other parts of the world in a blind taste test format. Round... Continue Reading →
Beer Review – Zoe by Maine Beer Company
This is another beer I brought home from my early December trip to Boston. A few months back my friend Chris brought me another Maine Beer Company offering, their IPA Mo, which was delicious. So I'm looking forward to this beer. Amber Ale’s span a wide spectrum in the hop/malt balance so one never knows... Continue Reading →
Ohio vs. Michigan Battle of the Beers
When late November arrives in Central Ohio one subject dominates the news, and takes center stage in the thoughts and minds of many residents. I’m not referring to Thanksgiving or the ridiculous shopping spectacle that used to occur the day after Thanksgiving, but now lasts longer than Bill Belichick’s tenure as head coach of the... Continue Reading →
Beer Review – Bell’s Amber Ale
Bell’s beer is one of the best known and largest craft breweries in the country. Famous for big beers like Hopslam and Expedition Stout, the Amber Ale is one of their oldest and most conventional offerings. Even though it is available year round and has been brewed since 1985 I’ve never tried this beer. In... Continue Reading →