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.


Stone Distribution Announces New Beer and RTD Beverage Brands to Portfolio

(ESCONDIDO, CA) – Stone Distributing Co. (SDC) announces the addition of four new supplier partners to its portfolio of craft alcoholic beverages. The distributor now accounts for nearly 20% share of… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Samuel Adams Utopias Returns This Year with a Twist

(BOSTON, MA) —The brewers at Samuel Adams are raising a glass to the highly anticipated release date of Samuel Adams Utopias, beer at its most spirited. Available starting October 11, the 12th… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Chiefs, Maidens, and Image-Making — A History of American Indians in Beer Advertising

Until the late 1870s, American beer was advertised almost entirely using the written word or very simple images. Newspaper ads described the product and how to procure the beer, along with occasional claims about the quality of the beverage. Fancier ads were adorned by a sketch of a keg or three. The limited point-of-sale advertising …


Hi-Wire Brewing New Beer Releases Shared for September 2021

(ASHEVILLE, N.C.) —  — Crisp air is displacing the warm. The leaves are just moments from starting to shed their summer brightness. The days are shortening, and the nights are just itching for… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Kansas City brewer wins area’s sole 2021 Great American Beer Festival medal

Founded in 2017, this Kansas City-based brewery won a medal at this year’s Great American Beer Festival competition for its … Read More


Firestone Walker’s Barrelworks Releases Nec Bones

(Buellton, CA) –  Firestone Walker’s Barrelworks is releasing another wild child today with the 2021 edition of Nec Bones—a barrel-aged elixir co-fermented with 3,000 pounds of Honey Fire… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Deschutes Brewery Unveils This Years Artwork Alongside 2021 Jubelale

(Bend, OR) – Deschutes Brewery, family and employee-owned since 1988, announced the 34th release of Jubelale into their seasonal lineup. This year marks the first time Jubelale is also available in… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


From Naples With Love — The Story Behind Italy’s Most Famous Food and Beer Pairing

Just a few minutes into the Naples episode of “No Reservations,” Anthony Bourdain sits at a table in Pizzeria Pellone, waiting for “a round of dough, covered with tomato sauce, cheese, and maybe some other stuff” to arrive. Between him and the camera stands a beer mug, which is refilled at least thrice with the …


A Hop Focused Visit to Revision Brewing in Sparks, NV

Revision Brewing Company has been a NorCal favorite since their first kegged beer hit the market in March 2017. Their official grand opening came a little later, in May of 2017. Revision Brewing may… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


PTQ Barbecue Rauchbier

Steep grains for 20 minutes in hot water. Add malt extract, bring to a boil, and add hops as indicated. Ferment to completion. At packaging, dissolve barbecue sauce in boiling water and add to keg or bottling bucket. The post PTQ Barbecue Rauchbier appeared first on American Homebrewers Association. Read More