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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

8 Ways to Cure a Day-Ruining Hangover

You know what they say: with great parties comes great hangovers. You know the symptoms of a hangover: headache, fatigue, upset stomach, and the kryptonite of bright lights and loud noises. No one wants to greet the day feeling less than their best. Here are 8 hangover cures to help you start your day off […]

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

IS MY BEER KOSHER? A LOOK AT PURITY LAWS

December 12, 2020 | By Todd Summers One of my favorite words in the beer language is ‘Reinheitsgebot’ — the word for the most famous of the German Beer Purity Laws, enacted in 1516. The law stated that beer can only contain 3 things: water, barley, and hops (1516 was way too early for Germans […]

taylormccune | 12/8/20

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