Beavertown Beavertown is the old Cockney name given to the historic de beauvoir area, famed across Victorian London for its rich characters and infinite revelry. Started in London in December 2011 by Logan Plant, Beavertown has grown so much they’ve moved locations three times since opening! With over five core …
A new offering from the brewers over at 21st Amendment, Down to Earth is a continuation in the story of HAM, the Space Chimp on the front of their popular Bitter American brew. Well, apparently HAM the space chimp got bored out there in the cosmos and decided he wanted …
3…2…1…blast off! Ground Control grants your tastebuds permission to experience an out of this world craft beer. Ninkasi Brewing Company strove to introduce space bound brewer’s yeast to the market. In 2014, Ninkas Space Program launched brewer’s yeast a high 77.3 miles in altitude into the sky. Luckily, alien forces …
The dreaded Non-Twist Bottle Cap strikes again as hands quiver in fear—terrified to make a second attempt at a skin-ripping opening. With a wicked chortle, the Non-Twist Bottle Cap prevents the goods from flowing. Evil prevails yet again. The havoc stricken hands scatter about counters, cabinets, even risking not returning …
You’re an adventurer. You explore! You discover! You look to enrich your life! But you are constantly let down by beverage containers that can’t keep up with you, leaving you with tepid hot drinks and luke-warm cold ones—or even worse: no drink, due to a leaky cap. Suddenly, that “cheers …
Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar The Sutton Place Hotel in Vancouver offers a one-two punch with the co-location of Boulevard and The Gerard Lounge. Gerard offers a throwback to old English clubs with large leather chairs and dark wood trim while Boulevard emits a light and airy feel. The bar …
Milwaukee earned its nickname “Brew City” starting back in the 19th Century when brewing giants Schlitz, Pabst, Blatz and Miller made the city their home. What drew the brewers to Milwaukee was not just the abundance of fresh water or the fertile land to grow grains and hops needed for …
Sometimes you’ve gotta push the boundaries to create something great, even if that means going Rogue. In 1776 the seven main agitators against English rule of the colonies—the Founding Fathers—started one of the boldest revolutions in history. Now Roque Farms Brewery has combined seven varieties of hops (from the oldest …
Overlooking the Pacific just south of San Francisco is the Half Moon Bay Brewery Co. The parent company of the folks who brought you Mavericks Beer, the brewery is now crafting about a half dozen brews and some seasonal specials (such as a single hops series). Each month Chef Gaston Alfaro …
Saison D’Erpe-Mere, Saison. Brouwerij de Glazen Toren, Belgium 6.9% This Saison is a nod to tradition while stepping up quality. The original 1890’s brewers would be both proud and humbled. A conundrum of lemon, butterscotch, dandelion & MOST important, fun! Try with smoked fish or your favorite blue cheese 95 …
Chicago has long been known for producing some outstanding beers, with its solid reputation for breweries and brew masters alike. With that said– we travelled over to Chicago’s Goose Island, to see what all the fuss was about and do a little review of the brews on the scene that …
Farm-to-table is a phrase uttered ad nauseam in contemporary dining; it is the guiding mantra of locavores everywhere. But as the culinary landscape focuses its sights on locally-sourced ingredients, innovative brewers have been quietly practicing farm-to-bottle for generations. Now, however, the time is ripe for them to step out from …