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By Chad Brodsky | 5/17/16

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Adult Advent Calendars and More Creative Ways to Drink Craft Beer This Holiday Season

1. Dive into an Adult Advent Calendar – With a Twist! You’ve probably seen adult Advent calendars out there, stuffed with things like scented candles, booze, and fancy tea. I run across a ton of them while doing my shopping every year and catch myself thinking, “An adult Advent calendar would be a great gift […]

taylormccune | 10/25/21

Prost! – The Beers of Oktoberfest

By Kate Hellner Originating as a marriage celebration between royalty over 200 years ago, Oktoberfest has since come to represent so much more—Bavarian tradition and culture; food, fun, revelers joining together, not just in Munich, but all over the world. However, these days, beer is the first thing that comes to mind when you think […]

franzoni | 9/30/21

The Amusements of Oktoberfest: Rides and Attractions

By: Laura Juntunen When you imagine Oktoberfest, I’m sure the first thing that comes to mind is the Oktoberfest beers! But, have you considered what else this folk festival has to offer? Have you questioned if there are other activities your kids would enjoy? Well, there is so much more to this beer festival than […]

franzoni | 9/30/21

Oktoberfest Food—Why Fest, When You Can OktoberFEAST?

By Kate Hellner Crisp beers flowing from the tap into fresh steins, crowds of revelers decked out in their finest (or most ironic) lederhosen, upbeat music drifting between the tents. It is the quintessential image of Oktoberfest. But, what is a day of drinking Bavarian beers without feasting on equally iconic Oktoberfest food?  The rich, […]

franzoni | 9/30/21

The Tents of Oktoberfest

By Audrey Quinn Although there isn’t much variety in the beer served at Oktoberfest, the 17 large and 21 small tents at the event could not be more different! This isn’t your typical tailgate tent, however, as these tents clock in at thousands of square feet and take three months to set up. From crossbow […]

franzoni | 9/28/21

Reinheitsgebot – What is the German Purity Law?

By Audrey Quinn In a world of triple dry-hopped milkshake IPAs and maple bacon coffee porters, it’s easy for the passionate beer lover to reminisce of simpler times. For those that just want to drown out the noise and kick back with a nice pilsner, you can take comfort in the fact that a desire […]

franzoni | 9/27/21

Wir Party Machen: The Music of Oktoberfest

By Corrie Purvis When you are asked to picture the music at Oktoberfest, what do you envision? Drunken, Lederhosen and Dirndl-clad partygoers, arm-in-arm, belting out their favorite German drinking songs? Or an Oompah band performing classic Bavarian folk tunes? What about a rock band shredding along to some 1980’s American hair metal? Well, at Oktoberfest, […]

franzoni | 9/24/21

What is Oktoberfest? A History of the Famed German Beer Celebration

By Ethan Angelica It’s September again, and that means it’s time for Oktoberfest! Time to break out the pretzels, cheese, live music, lederhosen and delicious, malty marzen bier, the classic Bavarian lager named for the month of March. But wait: why does Oktoberfest take place in September and celebrate a March beer? Keep reading to […]

franzoni | 9/21/21

5 Best Virtual Birthday Parties

Want to create a unique experience for yourself or a loved one whose friends and family live far away? Here are 5 ideas for professionally-led virtual experiences and do-it-yourself zoom party ideas that will spice up your special day. 1. BEER AND CHEESE PAIRING HAPPY HOUR Check out Unboxed Experiences, at-home experiences led by beer […]

Kalimah | 8/15/21

Virtual Happy Hour Best Practices

Looking for good ways to connect with friends from a distance? Hosting a virtual happy hour is one of the best Zoom ideas for catching up with your pals from the comfort of your own home. Set your Happy Hour up for success with these tips. SET UP BEFOREHAND Technical difficulties can almost be guaranteed. […]

Kalimah | 7/1/21

Summer Thirst Quencher: Pilsner

It’s the first day of summer and the hot, humid air is buzzing with life. You can smell the freshly cut grass in the distance, the aroma following the hum of a lawnmower that grows then fades on a soft breeze, rustling the leafy trees. The only addition that could make this moment better, you […]

Barry | 6/20/21

City Brew Tours Charlotte starting operations June 26th

City Brew Tours, a leading curator of craft brewery tours and experiences in North America, announced today the launch of their latest franchise tour location in Charlotte, N.C. City Brew Tours Charlotte will officially start operations in late June. The brand’s first location in the Southeast, Charlotte is the twelfth city to host City Brew […]

franzoni | 6/1/21

8 Ways to Cure a Day-Ruining Hangover

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franzoni | 5/7/21

The Best Places to Order Craft Beer Online

By Daniel Kolender Many states have loosened laws surrounding direct beer shipping. While not quite the Wild West, craft brewery aficionados have more options than ever to order craft beer online. Whether you are looking for beer that isn’t distributed in your area or you’re interested in craft beer clubs, getting all types of beer […]

taylormccune | 4/14/21

The Best Beer Podcasts for Real Talk about Beer & Brewing

By Ian Felker Beer and the depths of beer nerd-dom have gained a sizable amount of airtime on the podcast market ever since it became easier and easier for a group of friends to put a mic and six pack in between them. Now that breweries inventing new styles, like Ecliptic Brewing’s new “cold IPA” […]

taylormccune | 2/25/21
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