How Untappd Culture is Negatively Impacting Craft Beer
What is ‘The Untappd Culture?’ A long time ago in a craft beer galaxy far, far away, there existed the ability to simply enjoy a beer without talking about it on the Internet. No instant beer selfies...
View ArticleVIDEO: The Rivertowne Brewing Crew Reads Their Bad Untappd Reviews
In case you missed it, I’m not a fan of Untappd. Fortunately, brewers have a pretty thick skin and are able to laugh at some of the reviews people toss up on this social platform. To exemplify this...
View ArticleBEYOND BREWTAL: 5 Reasons You Should Attend Brewtal Even If You Don’t Like...
Beyond Brewtal is an up close and personal look at Pittsburgh’s premier craft beer and heavy metal festival. This year’s event is presented by Zippo, features Baroness, and takes place Saturday,...
View ArticleMinorities in a Craft Beer World
In a continuation of June’s feature regarding women in the craft beer industry, she and Full Pint Brewing’s Tom Marshall discussed the challenges minorities face in the craft beer world. Enjoy!...
View ArticleBeyond Brewtal: Will Greywalker, Penn, and Maggie’s Take Home Another...
Beyond Brewtal is an up close and personal look at Pittsburgh’s premier craft beer and heavy metal festival. This year’s event is presented by Zippo, features Baroness, and takes place Saturday,...
View ArticleINFOGRAPHICS: Craft Beer and BBQ Pairings
Well, here we are…at the front end of a long holiday weekend. With summer winding down, grill time is at a premium in most parts of the country as winter will soon be making its inevitable appearance....
View ArticleThe Independent Gears Up For An Authentic Oktoberfest Celebration
Celebrate Oktoberfest at The Independent September 19th – 30th. The Independent Brewing Company in Squirrel Hill has become synonymous with local beer advocacy and appreciation. Their taps are...
View ArticleBrewtal Beer Fest: The Ultimate Cure For Festival Fatigue
There’s a lot of talk these days about craft beer sales declining. These claims have rose to the surface of conversation amidst new breweries opening across the country just about every day on average...
View ArticleBrewing Up A Cure Is Back October 21st
It’s Fall, and that means it’s time for one of the most unique and fun beer festivals of the year: Brewing Up A Cure! Many, many professional brewers cut their teeth in their garages, basements, and...
View ArticleEleventh Hour Brewing Brings You Oktoberfest Beginning This Weekend
The following press release is provided by Eleventh Hour Brewing Company in Lawrenceville. ______________ Eleventh Hour Brewing Company offers guests an Oktoberfest fete Featuring a special on the...
View ArticleGood News Fresh From Heaven! Threadbare Cider Prepares For Grand Opening
A couple years back, it took nothing more than a tour through Wigle Whiskey’s Barrelhouse in Spring Garden to provide me with an instant connection to their company. The fact they tout the honor of...
View ArticlePittsburgh Represents Hard at 2017 Great American Beer Festival
Photo courtesy of Tanya Lawrence When the term ‘City of Champions’ finds its way to printed ink, it typically refers to a Stanley Cup or Lombardi Trophy on its way to Pittsburgh. But let’s take a...
View ArticleSlam Into Awesome with Rhinegeist’s Crash Pale Ale
I’m sure it’s not just me, but I’ve really been digging the Rhinegeist brand since they broke into Pittsburgh at the beginning of 2017. Truth IPA has quickly become one of my go-to beverages and one...
View ArticleBREAKING: Date Set for Pittsburgh Libations Week; PLW Website Launched; PLW...
Pittsburgh Libations Week Dates Officially Set You heard it here first. It’s time to break out the red pen and circle what’s sure to be the most fun week of 2018. Pittsburgh Libations Week has...
View ArticleA Tour Through the Williamsburg, Virginia Drinking Scene
Williamsburg, Virginia. It conjures up images of the Revolutionary War, a matronly Martha Washington, and, if your parents were anything like Angelica’s, lots of time spent in Colonial Williamsburg....
View ArticlePRESS RELEASE: Independent Craft Breweries Form Pittsburgh Brewers Guild
Breweries in Allegheny County have come together to form the Pittsburgh Brewers Guild in an effort to provide proper representation of their brands throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond. With the...
View ArticleIt’s 2018 and It’s Time To Bring You More
Happy New Year, boys and girls! It’s a brand new beginning. Wipe the slate clean. Insert your favorite New Years cliche here. 2017 was an interesting year. Like any year, it had its ups, it had its...
View ArticleThe Great Aged Wild Turkey Discovery of 2017
So here’s the backstory… When my Dad was at student at Bradford Area High School back in the early 70s, he built a bar. I’d say it was about 6′ long and could fit three stools at its front and one on...
View ArticleOn Borrowed Wine: The Basics
Some people are self-described winos. Some are labeled winos by others. And others make fun of you for drinking wine from a box when, secretly, there’s a box of white zin waiting for them in the...
View ArticleAmerican Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition Roars Through Pittsburgh
Who doesn’t love a story with a happy ending? Throughout the history of America, our tapestry has been woven with stories of innovation, evolution, growth, development, progress, and a constant...
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