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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

The Alchemist is a family-owned brewery located in Waterbury, Vermont. It was founded in 2003 by John and Jen Kimmich, a dynamic husband and wife duo. In 2004, The Alchemist released Heady Topper, a beer that defined an entirely new style: the New England IPA. Heady Topper is an unfiltered IPA that rests at a […]

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 […]

We all know the drill: on very special occasions, one might prepare a lengthy toast given in honor of a special guest. We might opt for a concise “cheers” to cut out all the fluff. Or, without words, we may even pour out a drink in memory of a loved one we’ve lost. At some […]

The Hefeweizen is a historic style and has been satisfying beer drinkers for centuries. The style is Bavarian, and was originally brewed for Bavarian royalty. The style became more widely consumed in 1872. The pale, modernized version that we drink today came to be in the revolutionary 1960’s. What makes a Hefeweizen? The Hefeweizen is […]

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. […]

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 […]