Apparently my website was lost. Working diligently to recover as much of it as I can. My apologies.

Update. I was able to recover most of the text content from the beginning through February 2024. Unfortunately, it appears all images are gone, and all content from February through today (August 3) is lost, including the email subscriber list. I’m bummed and and am going to take some time to determine my next steps.

I’d appreciate it if you were to resubscribe to my newsletter, but completely understand if you don’t want to.

In the meantime, you can peruse the archives below.


Firestone Walker Announces Details on 25 – 25th Barrel-aged Anniversary Ale Blend

(Paso Robles, CA) –  Firestone Walker today unveiled “25”—a tour de force blend of five barrel-aged beers, created with the help of local winemakers to mark the brewery’s 25th anniversary year…. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


The I-65 Craft Beer Route

Road trippin’ is back! The beaches along the Gulf Coast are the destination of choice for millions of weary travelers. Interstate 65 is one of the main routes to get there, beginning just south of Chicago and winding down to Mobile, Alabama. Along the way are some amazing craft beer cities, towns and craft breweries …


Almanac Beer Drop Holiday Beer Box for 2021 Holidays

(Alameda Island, CA) — For the 2021 holidays, Northern California’s farm-to-barrel craft beer pioneers Almanac Beer Co. offer a fun and delicious way to give the craft beer enthusiast in… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Lakewood Brewing Announces 2021 Seduction Six-Packs

(Dallas, TX) – Lakewood Brewing will release its 2021 Seduction six-packs this week featuring two cans each of three in-demand favorites from its popular Seduction Series – Double Stuffed, French… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Everything is Possible: Arslan Mesihović in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

It’s a warm Thursday evening in Čaršija, the historic center of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. With its cobblestone streets, the constant sound of copper workers pounding engravings into jewelry, and shopkeepers drinking coffee on the small steps leading to the entrances on every corner, Čaršija would be idyllic, the kind of location where Hollywood might …


Double Black Imperial Black IPA

Mash grains at 153°F (67°C) for 60 minutes. Ferment at 68°F (20°C). Notes: Be aware that you will lose quite a lot of wort to the massive amount of hops. If you can exceed 75 percent efficiency, try to collect extra wort. But don’t over-sparge. You will need to use a yeast starter for this brew. …


Let’s Brew! Learn to Homebrew Day on Tap for November 6

Join the worldwide celebration of the art of homebrewing by pledging to brew a batch of beer Boulder, Colo. • October 25, 2021 — In recognition of the 23rd annual Learn to Homebrew Day on November 6, the American Homebrewers Association® (AHA)  invites the homebrewing community and craft beer fans to celebrate the art and …


The Bruery is Shipping Black Tuesday 2021 Direct to Nine States

(ORANGE COUNTY, CA) – Is it Tuesday yet? The Bruery says it is, with their once-a-year release of Black Tuesday, their big, bold, bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout. If you know The Bruery, chances… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Podcast EP 215 – Meet The Mcilhenneys – Pat and Shawn

We are joined by the famous father son duo Pat and Shawn  behind Mcilhenney Brewing in Alpine, CA. We discuss the following: – Waking up from a fever dream where Pat and Shawn lost their… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Making It to a Million — How Allagash Helped Grow Maine’s Grain Economy

Nobody realizes how large Maine is until they drive up to its northernmost county: Aroostook, or simply The County, as Mainers call it. There is an almost imperceptible shift that happens somewhere on I-95 near Millinocket, where central yields to north. Cars thin, trees stretch taller, the sky seems to open up. I grew up …