Brewery Reviews, Craft Beer Travel, Travel, United States

Brewery Snapshot: Yellowhammer Brewing in Huntsville, Alabama

June 13, 2016

Of all the breweries that I visited in Huntsville, Alabama, I was most anticipating Yellowhammer Brewing. I had no real “beer” reason for my interest. I had never sampled their product before, nor had I even heard of Yellowhammer Brewing. However, the reaction of every brewer I met on my Huntsville beer tour told me there was something special going on at Yellowhammer Brewing. The conversations all went like this:…

A Guide to Tokyo Craft Beer

June 3, 2016

What I love most about the craft beer movement is that it’s not isolated to any one country. Sure, the United States may appear to be at the forefront, but wherever I go on my travels — from Barcelona to Cape Town to Rome — I find a birth in the local craft beer movement that is unique to the city or country. Japan, and Tokyo in particular, is no exception to…

Taproom Talk: Salty Nut Brewery in Huntsville, Alabama

May 25, 2016

I happened to drop by Salty Nut Brewery in Huntsville, Alabama at probably the most inconvenient time for their team of brewery owners. The brewery was in the process of relocating from the original location to their new home in Yellowhammer Brewery’s old facility at 2406 Clinton Ave W. In fact, co-owner Jay Kissell was waiting for his permit to officially open the taproom at any moment. It actually came after I…

Brewery Snapshot: Old Black Bear Brewing in Madison, Alabama

May 16, 2016

In this edition of Brewery Snapshot, I drop into Old Black Bear Brewing, a brewpub in Madison, Alabama, for dinner and a sample of beer fresh from their newly opened on premise brewery. While the recently opened brewpub now brews their own libations, the real star of the show is the food.

Brewery Spotlight: Blue Pants Brewery in Madison, Alabama

May 5, 2016

In was a pleasure to sit down with Blue Pants Brewery Head Brewer Derek “Weedy” Weidenthal in what is the most informative Brewery Spotlight interview to date. Weedy walks readers through the mad-science of his brewing philosophy in a way that is easy to understand for craft beer newcomers and yet still captivating for veterans in the space.

Taproom Talk: Straight to Ale in Huntsville, Alabama

April 27, 2016

In this edition of Taproom Talk, I sat down with Matt Broadhurst, Operations Manager at Straight to Ale in Huntsville, Alabama. As our conversation unfolded and the tap room opened, a few regulars also chimed in. This very well could be the most entertaining Taproom Talk interview I’ve conducted to date as I not only learned more about Straight to Ale but also the local Huntsville food and craft beer scene through…

Restaurant Snapshot: ‘T Molenhof Review in Oostvleteren, Belgium

April 20, 2016

One of my favorite movie quotes of all time comes from Spike in the movie Notting Hill. William comes home to find his eccentric roommate wearing a scuba costume. Bewildered, William asks, “Incidentally, uh, why are you wearing that?” “A combination of factors, really,” responds Spike, like he hadn’t given a second thought to the ridiculousness of his outfit. Deep. I know. But that exact quote describes my day from…

Explore Virginia Craft Beer Scene in Richmond, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and more

April 14, 2016

Virginia craft beer has recently come out of nowhere on the national craft beer scene as a major player on the East Coast, attempting to rival neighboring craft beer powerhouse North Carolina. After losing major deals on East Coast production facilities for Sierra Nevada, Oskar Blues, and New Belgium to North Carolina, state legislatures got their act together and passed a bill to help make Virginia more attractive to the craft beer…

Comfortable Hotels in Bellevue After Exploring the Region’s Craft Beer and Wine

March 30, 2016

Bellevue, Washington, is the gateway to exploring Seattle’s regional craft beer and wine scene, both of which are worthy reasons to travel to the area. Two breweries — Bellevue Brewing and Geuax Brewing — are in Bellevue, while a mere 20 minutes away you’ll find Woodinville Wine Country, which is home to Chateau Ste Michelle and 90 other wineries. Access to the big city is not the only reason that attracts tourists…

Hipmunk Hotels: A California Beercation Road Trip to Oakland, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, and More

March 28, 2016

With legendary breweries like Stone Brewing, Green Flash Brewing, and Ballast Point Brewing, San Diego has earned itself a designation as a craft beer mecca. However, navigating the city’s 100-plus breweries can be quite daunting. Which ones are must visits and which ones are meh? As an alternative to a beercation in San Diego, I suggest a California beercation road trip to see what the rest of the state has to offer….

Craft Beer Travel

Brewery Snapshot: Yellowhammer Brewing in Huntsville, Alabama

A Guide to Tokyo Craft Beer

Taproom Talk: Salty Nut Brewery in Huntsville, Alabama

Brewery Snapshot: Old Black Bear Brewing in Madison, Alabama

Brewery Spotlight: Blue Pants Brewery in Madison, Alabama

Taproom Talk: Straight to Ale in Huntsville, Alabama

Restaurant Snapshot: ‘T Molenhof Review in Oostvleteren, Belgium

Explore Virginia Craft Beer Scene in Richmond, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and more

Comfortable Hotels in Bellevue After Exploring the Region’s Craft Beer and Wine

Hipmunk Hotels: A California Beercation Road Trip to Oakland, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, and More

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