From Craft Room to Taproom – Do Kids Belong in Breweries?
Are kids ruining the “Craft Beer Experience” for the rest of us? Ten years ago, a majority of the microbreweries throughout the country were brewpubs; food service establishments with a full kitchen that also sold beer brewed on-site. As the popularity of craft beer continued to rise, taprooms have become synonymous with the craft […]
Picnic Worthy Places In Central Iowa
The lull of winter is on it’s way out. The thought of spending more time outdoors is actually something we can do. Also, the extra day light provides more opportunities to get out and enjoy the outdoors after the work day. One of my favorite things to do is to visit a green space, and […]
9 Places for Date Night on a Budget
Everyone wants to show their date a great time, but there’s a myth that suggests the only way to do that is by spending a lot of money. For those, like you, who are smart enough to plan out the best date possible, that’s not really true. There are lots of ways to save money […]
GABF – Finding Relevancy and Revelry at America’s Largest Beer Festival
(Brewtography Project // Source) Fifteen months ago, the Iowa Brewers Guild approached me with the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to spend five days in Denver, Colorado at the Great American Beer Festival. The chance to spend four sessions of pouring craft beers, talking craft beers, and partaking in everything an event of […]
5 Winter Events in Des Moines To Add To The Calendar
Des Moines is primarily known for its importance in U.S. presidential politics as well as being a hub for all kinds of big business. But even in the winter months, the city shines as a town known for its love of all things food and drink. Cityview’s Winter Brewfest Every year as the weather cools […]
The 9 Featured Dishes You’ll Get To Try at the 2017 Grand Tasting Gala
The annual Dine Iowa Grand Tasting Gala is coming up quickly. TOMORROW (Thursday, October 5) to be exact. From 6pm until 8pm, the Atrium at Capital Square will be full of wonderful smells from chefs preparing their small plates for the guest to enjoy. Leading up to this, I had the opportunity to visit all […]
Make Better Beer – Homebrewing Tips from the Pros
I recently did something that, throughout my six-plus years of homebrewing, I’ve never done before: I completely ruined an entire batch of beer. The brew day went well enough; I mashed, sparged, boiled, and hopped without much additional thought. I pitched the yeast starter after the brew chilled to 70°F and let it ferment at […]
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