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.


Drinking in Good Company 004: Beers with Dad

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go back in time, and have a beer with an admired figure from the past? An old friend? A long gone relative? Or even someone who is still here with us, but you just can’t quite figure out how to ring up… Adele, or The …


How Craft Beer Supporters are Investing in the Industry’s Growth

Learn more about Mainvest. Despite some setbacks in 2020 due to COVID-19, the craft beer industry continues to grow. However, this growth is not only being fueled by consumer behavior alone- investment in the industry by retail investors has also grown. Craft beer is a $22.2 billion industry comprised of 8,764 unique competitors. In 2020 alone, …


One of the best returns: Highland Clawhammer Oktoberfest

The first time we had Highland Clawhammer Oktoberfest was back in 2010. Even then, it skyrocketed to what we considered one of the best festbiers in brewed in America.  11 years later, neither this beer, or our opinion have changed. (Besides the label.)  Summer is flying by, as it always seems after Independence Day. You’re …


Spice, Fat, Acid, Beer

American Craft Beers Find Their Way into Japanese and Korean Restaurants For so long American craft beers have been left out of Japanese and Korean restaurants—because they seemed to clash with, or overshadow the food’s character (too hoppy, too sour, too spicy). But by sticking to dependable pairing ideologies—big flavored or high alcohol beers with …


Podcast EP 211 – Talking Barrel-aged Beer With Eric Ponce – Firestone Walker

We are joined by Barrel Manager at Firestone Walker, Eric Ponce. We talk about many things including: – Partying with… read post The post Podcast EP 211 – Talking Barrel-aged Beer… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


The Roaring Twenties — One Gin’s Love Letter to New York’s Prohibition–Era Past

In the spring of 2020, when COVID-19 cases in New York City were skyrocketing, Al Sotack— partner and self-professed “bar dork” at Jupiter Disco—received an unexpected visit. Like every other such establishment in New York, the Bushwick bar was shuttered, but that didn’t stop the staff at the nearby New York Distilling Company from swinging …


The Best Beers to Drink When You’re Not Drinking Alcohol

I bet you know more jokes about non-alcoholic beer than you do good examples that you might enjoy imbibing. Non-Alcoholic beer has a reputation for being too sweet, too watery, or having a lingering bad aftertaste. This has been pretty typical in the US, but that is changing.   SHEDDING STIGMA   Overseas, specifically in …


August 1-31: Celebrate Mead Month

Get The Compleat Meadmaker by Ken Schramm when you join or renew with promo code MeadMonth by August 31. The post August 1-31: Celebrate Mead Month appeared first on American Homebrewers Association. Read More


PSA: July 3 Is National Independent #BeerRunDay

Some beer runs are so momentous — so essential — they deserve their own special holiday. National Independent Beer Run DayOpens in new window, observed annually on July 3, is dedicated to supporting and celebrating independent beer in advance of Independence Day. #BeerRunDay is for stocking up on local favorites for a Fourth of July gathering. It’s also …


Creature Comforts Brewing Announces Earns B Corporation Status

(ATHENS, GA) – Following its seventh anniversary, Creature Comforts Brewing Co. announced it has earned official B Corporation (B Corp) certification… read post The post Creature Comforts… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More