Bryan Roth

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• AB InBev is (kind Of) Losing and It’s All the Millennials’ Fault (Again)

  

  The end is nigh!At least that’s what we keep saying about Big Beer. As craft continues to eat up market share, macro breweries like AB InBev are clawing to try... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Beertography: When Only Drinking Beer Just Won’t Cut It

  

  Inspiration always strikes at odd, often random times. Although, I suppose that’s kind of the point.Yesterday, John Kleinchester of Beertography.com announced... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• From Taproom to Kitchen: A Taste Test with Hi-Wire Brewing

  

  Back in September, I made a trip to beer Mecca, Asheville, NC, to visit friends. During my stop, I made sure to check out one of North Carolina’s newer... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Does This Graph Explain American Beer Interest?

  

  Here’s the reason I ask this question:Fastest growing large domestic beer in US over last year? Michelob Ultra Light, up 10.3% to $742M (via @bevnet) — darren... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• This is the Real ‘Winification’ of Beer

  

  It seems whenever you turn around these days, there’s some media outlet hyping the mainstream impact of craft beer… “Beer sales starting to foam up“ “Craft... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• To a Week Gone Bye

  

  It’s been one of those weeks Where the only way to stay open is to be closed Closing the doors, the windows and ignoring the outside No sunshine need apply No... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• On Women and Beer … “The Session” Nov. 2013

  

  I’m late to the party for this month’s Session post, the monthly collaboration when bloggers from around the world write on one predetermined topic and share... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Gotta Get Up to Get Down: What ‘Worst’ Beers Tell Us About the ‘Best’

  

  Before we wrap up this series on RateBeer’s “best beer” rankings, be sure to check out previous posts on declining ABV and geography of top beers. Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Whole New World? The Geography of RateBeer Rankings

  

  Today we take a break from Monday’s RateBeer number crunching, but don’t worry, it’s back on Friday.From part one of this series on our beer-related behavior,... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• BeerHavior: Rankings, Biases and Our Changing Palate

  

  For the past couple weeks I’ve been looking through data from RateBeer.com, which releases a “best beers in the world” list each year. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• What’s On Tap for Next Week

  

  I really appreciate all you regular visitors and readers out there hiding in the Interwebs and since I’m slightly deviating from normal posting schedule today, ... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• My White Whale (or is That Orange?): Schlafly Pumpkin Ale

  

  Some may seek Pliny the Elder, others may yearn for Heady Topper. Me? My white whale has been Schlafly’s Pumpkin Ale.Yes, I know it’s doesn’t exactly receive th... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• By the Numbers: Beer and Life, Adjusted

  

  “Life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them, so go out and start creating. Life is short, live your dream and wear your passion. Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• You Did This To Yourself: A Beer at the End of Your Otherwise Sorry Existence

  

  You’re crying. You don’t know why, but there you are. Bawling like the abandoned schoolgirl you were always afraid you were.The tears keep trickling down your... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Taste of Pure Michigan: Arbor Brewing Lineup

  

  Sure, Founders and Bell’s breweries may get most of the attention for Michigan beer thanks to wide distribution, but there’s plenty more to be had. Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Red, White and IPA: The American Love Affair Continues

  

  Is our love for hops like a snake eating its own tail?Question for this post: Do we love IPAs because breweries make so many of them, or do breweries make so... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Casting a Spell: I Learn a Lesson in Pumpkin Beer Extravagance

  

  Because very Arthur needs his Merlin … every Pumking apparently needs his Warlock.In the great pantheon of pairings, beyond peanut butter and jelly, past bacon... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Is This the Real Craft Beer Bubble?

  

  Last week I spent time writing about the perception of the craft beer bubble and what that meant.Then this weekend I spent Saturday afternoon at All About Beer... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Fill’er Up: An Open Discussion on the Craft Beer Bubble (Part 3)

  

  Thanks for joining this week-long series. Get caught up with part one and part two.Throughout this week, I’ve been working on an on-going conversation that lead... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Ca-Ching: An Open Discussion on the Craft Beer Bubble (Part 2)

  

  Click here for part 1 of this week’s series.This week, I’m working toward answering the question for this October’s “Session” post, presented by Derek from... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK