Welcome to week two of our Spring Training Brew Crew, baseball fans! Last week we took you through the popular craft breweries of Florida’s Grapefruit League and now it’s time to hop a jet and head west to the Cactus League! I’ve been in search of Arizona’s tastiest craft beers to savor while you’re watching your favorite teams prepare for this upcoming season. From Tempe to Surprise, from Avondale to Mesa, get your frosty mug … Read more
Baseball fans, rejoice! Pitchers and catchers are reporting in the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues for spring training and we’re one step closer to baseball’s opening day! To prepare you for the full slate of spring training action that’s on tap for the month of March, it’s time for us to introduce you to some of the best local craft beers in Florida and Arizona! Break those pint glasses out, pour the brew of your choice … Read more
We spend a lot of time thinking about drinks but I was still taken aback by the impact that six beverages had on world civilization. In his book, A History of the World in Six Glasses, Tom Standage explores the effect that beer, wine, distilled spirits, tea, coffee and Coca Cola had on civilization and world history. It’s nothing short of remarkable.
Six Glasses discusses the anti-bacterial properties of beer, wine, distilled spirits and tea … Read more
Outside Lands descends on, well the “Outside Lands” of San Francisco for the 4th time this Friday thru Sunday – August 12 – 14. The festival, held in Golden Gate Park is bigger and better this year having added EcoLand, DJ Dome, Freak/Comedy Tent (The Barbary) and a ton more food and wine. Food is scattered through out the the entire venue, so you are never far from some eats. They have even created a … Read more
If you like craft beer, chances are you’ve gotten a growler (half gallon) from your local brewery.
The Bräuler is a durable and stylish alternative to glass growlers.
It’s shatter- and crack-proof, with a 1.75-inch mouth, a deep-thread cap to keep your beer carbonated longer. Oh and you can have it laser etched.
Bräuler [via Uncrate]… Read more
May 5th marks the day that Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo to commemorate Mexico’s victory over the French in 1862. Interestingly, Cinco de Mayo is not celebrated in Mexico. Here are a few little known facts about Cinco de Mayo:
First, you have to use the traditional tulip shaped British pint glass (about 20 oz). Hold the glass at a 45 degree angle to the tap and fill until the glass is about 2/3 full.
Next, let the Guinness settle for at least 3 minutes. Don’t forget about it though; nothing is worse than making a customer stare at their not-yet-served Guinness for too long.
Finally, top of the pint and let it settle once … Read more
5 Beer-based cocktails from around the world
By Carly Wray
This article originally appeared in TheSpir.it
Here’s how the saying should go: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Then pour it in your beer.” After doing so, you’ll have joined the grand Shandy-esque tradition of spiking lager with a citrus mixture, a combo meant to lighten up the drink’s alcohol content and refreshment factor. (One thing it will not lighten up is the attitude … Read more
What’s better than kicking back with some beer and pretzels? Why, adding some chocolate and marshmallow to the mix, of course! Beer and pretzel marshmallows are a brilliant creation.
Confectioner Truffle Truffle makes beer marshmallows (I didn’t know there was such a thing), dips them in chocolate and tops them off with a beer and pretzel brittle. Sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy … with beer. Though they were created for the Super Bowl, I don’t think … Read more
Beer glasses come in all shapes and sizes. Many styles of beer glasses are unique to style of beer and even to the brewery (this is common of Belgian beers). Each type of glass is crafted to help form ans sustain a nice head of foam on the beer. A nice head helps keep all that flavor from escaping before you have a chance to enjoy it.
While there are many different types of beer … Read more
