Founders Brewing Shows No Signs of Wanting to Do Better I’m looking at a bottle of Founders Barrel-Aged Backwoods Bastard that’s covered with dust. A date, “11/19,” as in November 2019, is written on the label in black Sharpie. That’s
Read to Lead Gives You Permission to Read
When I first met Jeff Brown and he told me he had a podcast called “Read to Lead,” I was jealous. You can have a job telling people to read more? I mean, I used to teach college English, so
Beer Cocktails: Revolution Freedom of Speach
Beer cocktails are not exactly my jam; I’m the kind of purist that enjoys tasting a beer the way the brewer intended. But when you’re stuck inside for long enough, you start asking questions that require answers. What’s a beer
Hits (& a Couple Misses) at 2017 Naperville Ale Fest, Summer Edition
Here’s why the Naperville Ale Fest, Summer Edition was a great time — and a couple marketing thoughts on how to make it even cooler.
If Variety Packs Are a New Trend, I’m Loving It
Variety packs are showing up from more and more breweries, and from the consumer’s point of view, it’s heaven.
3 Signs You’re Not a Shower Beer Person
The whole shower beer thing was a surprise to me, but I tried to have an open mind about and gave it a try. The results? I’m not a shower beer guy. Here’s how you can know if you aren’t either.
Well Played, Guinness – or, How to Use Incentives
Now, I like Guinness, and I’ve enjoyed trying some of their new/throwback recipes, but I don’t honestly drink it that often. But when I saw the email I found myself thinking, “Hmm, am I gonna do this? I could probably do this…”
Anatomy of a Tasting: North Coast Brewing Co
Beer brought us together and maybe made us a little sick. But, bottom line: North Coast is a great brewery for true craft fans.
Don’t Read More – Read Better
I love to read, and I plan to read a lot this year, but here are three-ish reasons you should not worry about reading “more” this year.
A Not-a-Party-Guy Does Brew Year’s Eve
Our night did not start out hopefully. Four of us got out of a hybrid Civic in a dark commuter rail parking lot and tried to board the wrong Metra train. Then we saw the right one across the street