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.


The 5 best non-alcoholic beers we know

It just doesn’t taste like beer. Ask people who’ve had beer stripped of its alcohol, and you’ll hear that it is cloying. The … Read More


36 Beers To Add To Your Must-Try List This Year

It’s easier than ever to try out bottles and cans, both new and old, without leaving home … simple that even craft beer and cocktail pros count it as their mainstream brew of choice, and … Read More


Making Kombucha at Home

Kombucha recipe below! By Amahl Turczyn You’d be forgiven for thinking the name kombucha, a sweet/tart sparkling fermented beverage made from sweetened tea and fermented with both yeast and bacteria, came from the Japanese terms kombu (kelp) and cha (tea). However, most sources agree it originated in Manchuria, what is now northeast China, around 220 …


1.5 years in the making: Buskey Sherry Barrel-Aged Cider

Virginia-based Buskey Cider is releasing Sherry Barrel-Aged Cider this Friday. It is one of just a handful of barrel-aged offerings by the cidery to date. The inspiration for this cider starts with co-founder Elle Correll, who spent time in Jerez de la Frontera, part of Spain’s Andalusia region. The city is well-known for its sherry …


Ballast Point Brewing Victory at Sea Returns in 16 oz. Cans

(SAN DIEGO, CA) — With colder months on the horizon, Ballast Point is celebrating the kick-off to the season with the launch of its flagship Victory at Sea Imperial Porter, now available in… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Firestone Walker Launches Mind Haze Tropical Hazy Mixed Pack

(Paso Robles, CA) – From the minds behind Mind Haze comes a psychedelic new trifecta of flavors with the launch of the “Mind Haze Tropical Hazy Mixed Pack.” With this new mixed pack, Firestone… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Wild Heaven Fest Beer, Year 4

Wild Heaven Fest Beer returns for a 4th time (if our drinking memory serves us correctly) this weekend.  A few years ago, brewery co-founder Eric Johnson debuted Autumn Defense, a rendition of the popular fall lager. In that case, [Defense] was actually ale, with pronounced bright citrus flavors, brewed heavy-handedly with Munich malt. A festbier …


Act Fast To Get Early Bird Access to Pure Project’s Cellar Cyndicate 2022 Membership

(Vista, CA) – Pure Project Brewing would like to make sure that anyone who wants to be part of their 2022 Cellar Cyndicate is able to. It’s a fine balance in offering a club with… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Round Trip Oktoberfest cans available Friday

Atlanta, Georgia’s Round Trip Oktoberfest cans will be available starting Friday, September 10th.  The brewery just brought a new canning line online this week, giving the brewery greater flexibility with beers to-go. Round Trip’s cans are currently only available for purchase at the brewery.  Moderately toasted bread flavors and a pleasant sweetness. The tent is open …


Great Notion Brewing Announces Multi-year Partnership with Portland Trailblazers

(Portland, OR) – Northwest-based brewery Great Notion (GNB), known for its innovative mobile app, “culinary-inspired” brews and fun forest-characters, is excited to announce a multi-year… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More