The Amazing Sonic Beer Foamer

Blogging about beer comes with the expectation that you’ll frequently receive emails from marketers that include press releases, event invites and general attempts at generating buzz around whatever product or infographic a company might be trying to push. I respond in a selective manner mostly because there’s a lot of junk and people looking to… Continue reading The Amazing Sonic Beer Foamer

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The Tale of Citizen Cider and the Dynamic Duo

Citizen Cider out of Burlington, Vermont has humble beginnings much like others in the brewing and cider industry have told. Three friends, Kris Nelson, Bryan Holmes and Justin Heilenbach began pressing apples in Kris’ barn on nights and weekends, which would then ferment in his basement. After toiling away at their hobby for some time,… Continue reading The Tale of Citizen Cider and the Dynamic Duo

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Berghoff Set to Take Off

It’s not uncommon to see a new name on the shelves of any specialty beer and liquor store these days. It seems like each time I go to grab some beer, a new brewery is staring me in the face waiting to be tested. With so many breweries trying to stake their claim in an… Continue reading Berghoff Set to Take Off

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Real Women of Craft Beer

Chicago Craft Beer Week is upon us and as we all look over the official schedule, make our game plans and prepare our livers, take a moment to think about what a week long event such as CCBW means: The rising popularity of craft beer is no longer a secret or an underground movement. People… Continue reading Real Women of Craft Beer

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