Two hundred years ago, a man named Benjamin Guinness used a roasted grain called Black Patent Malt as the foundation of Guinness stout as Americans know it today. Complete with a bespoke canvas bag printing station, live music, and snacks that included fried chicken and mashed potatoes in a cone, Guinness spared no expense at creating a warm, welcoming environment […]

It started as a hobby: a few college-aged friends found themselves intrigued by the vast number of different types of beers that existed (yes, they realized there was more to life than Coors and Bud Light!). Soon enough, they were collecting all the various bottles and cans they would come across. They quickly discovered that behind each one of these […]

Whiskey and beer. Nothing goes down smoother. Which is probably why the 4th annual Prohibition themed beer and whiskey tasting festival, East Ville des Folies, is bringing it back to NYC for what is sure to be another successful year. Taking place on Saturday, January 16th, from 2:30-5:30pm at Webster Hall, this one-of-a-kind event takes you back in time to […]

Some opportunities in life are just too good to pass up. A vacation in Europe, meeting a famous celebrity, or dining at a top restaurant are common aspirations, but we’ve got our eyes on something equally amazing and way more attainable. Bringing together one of the best combinations since peanut butter and jelly, Cannonball Productions at Citi Field is bringing New Yorkers the […]

If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then a Forbidden Traveler Apple Ale a day surely is even better for your health. The Traveler Beer Company, a craft beer company that runs out of Burlington, Vermont, has kickstarted 2015 with the launch of their latest craft beer. The company, which is known for its original and fun beers, […]

How many times have you been on the road, eager to seek out the local fare but with little idea where to turn? It’s a regular occurrence for me. I find a great place to start is usually at the local bar – but who knows what to expect behind divey doors? Lovers of good, regional beers who like to […]

  Coffee cocktails. Coffee…cocktails. I have to repeat that a few times to fully comprehend what exactly this is. Because as someone that is a coffee junkie and who also likes to once in a while have a brewski or two, this puts me in a state of euphoria. I can’t be the only one that feels this way, right? […]

Get Real Beer Week kicks off today at Katch Brewery & Grill in Astoria, Queens with Mystery Tap Night! This fun restaurant, as we all know from the last review, has fantastic food, fun cocktails, and the largest selection of tap beers, which makes this “Beer lovers” central tonight! All you draft beer lovers better head on down to Katch […]

In the world of Bavarian culture, cuckoo clocks, and BMW’s, there once lived Crown Prince Ludwig. Prince Ludwig, as he was known in the Bavarian Empire, married the woman of his dreams; Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on October 17, 1810.  The glorious celebration commenced at the gates of the city with the citizens of Munich in attendence. This day would […]