Despite the recent respite from the heat, it has been a long hot summer in more ways than one. When the mercury rises, there’s nothing like a nice cold beer to slake your thirst. Beers that fill this role, sometimes called lawn-mower beers, tend to be light bodied, neither too bitter nor too sweet, with... Continue Reading →
The Breweries of Licking County
This past weekend I took my birthday as an excuse to head out to Licking County and visit a few breweries. It was great to see some old friends and share a few beers together. Here are a few thoughts on the experience. Nothing too deep but some food for thought if you are considering... Continue Reading →
Homestead Fourth Anniversary Bash
Looking for something to do this weekend? If your idea of a good time involves travel to pseudo-exotic locales, counting in foreign languages, and great craft beer, I've got just the event for you. This Saturday (Jan 14) Homestead Beer Co. is throwing a party to celebrate their fourth anniversary. The event comes with all of... Continue Reading →
Zaftig, Actual, and Homestead celebrate the season with a trifecta of bottle release parties
I know the holidays can be a hectic, for some downright stressful, time of the year. There are parties to attend, gifts to buy, carols to sing, and stockings to stuff. While acknowledging those demands on your time, you need to do whatever it takes to clear your calendar for this coming Saturday (Dec. 17),... Continue Reading →