Bryan Roth

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• A Beer Lover’s Guide to Seattle (sort Of)

  

  As far as brewcations go, it’s hard to beat a trip to the Pacific Northwest.Focusing on beer wasn’t my intended goal when I recently visited family in Seattle,... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Six-Pack Project: New States and Where to Buy Beer in North Carolina

  

  Today marks the second round of entries into the Six-Pack Project, an effort to bring together writers from all over the country to highlight a six-pack of our... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Stop and Smell the Hops: 4 Fun Facts About Hops and Your Senses

  

  Summer is a time for vacations and travel – things I have been busy with lately.There has been plenty of time sitting in airports, on planes and by the pool,... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Can You Go ‘Home’ Again (to Beer)?

  

  At an alarming rate, home is now where the heart beer is.But in an ever-changing landscape of craft beer, can you really ever go “home” again? Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Great Lakes Alchemy Hour Double IPA

  

  In the old days of Egypt, alchemy was practiced by brilliant scientists working to turn lead into gold or even trying to create the elixir of life. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Tapping into New-Age Beer Marketing: Beer and Social Media (part 3)

  

  This is the third portion of a three-part series looking at beer companies and social media. Part 1 discussed Big Beer’s increased attention to social media... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Tapping into New-Age Beer Marketing: Beer and Social Media (part 2)

  

  Even though Big Beer may not hit home runs with the taste of their brews, they sure do try to move product.While fancy looking packaging can take them so far,... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Tapping into New-Age Beer Marketing: Beer and Social Media (part 1)

  

  This is the first in a three-part series this week looking at the cross section of beer companies and social media.Budweiser has their bow tie cans. Miller... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Beer Brands and Sales: What’s In a Name, Anyway?

  

  “What’s in a name?” Juliet famously asked Romeo … “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”Maybe that which we drink a beer by any... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Six-Pack Project Review: Beers from CO, PA, NJ, SC and VA/DC

  

  A week ago, I introduced you to a new pet project of mine, the Six-Pack Project. The purpose? To bring beer writers from around the country together to highligh... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Westbrook Brewing Lineup: McCullough, Gratzer and Cap’n Skoon

  

  My adoration for Westbrook Brewing beers has been previously documented, but because the Mt. Pleasant, SC-based brewery doesn’t ship near me in North Carolina,... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Beware the Green Eyes of Envy: Beer and Compulsion

  

  Note: I’m on vacation during next week’s Session, so I’m posting this early.It’s time for another round of The Session, a monthly event where beer bloggers... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Six-Pack Project: Beers from Around the Country

  

  With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror, we’ve entered the (unofficial) start of summer. Barbecues, beaches and vacations lie ahead.But what’s a trip away... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Time to Sit Back and Unwind: Summertime with Sam Adams

  

  It isn’t summer until you’ve had a summer ale. While CraftBeer.com suggests plenty of options, it’s Sam Adams’ seasonal brew that officially kicks off beach... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• When the ‘Crowd Rules,’ Beer Wins

  

  A funny thing happened on the way to the modern American Dream. It got knocked around.But this post isn’t about politics or economics. This post is about how... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• What Smells in Here? A Few Words on … The ‘Bullshit’ of Beer Reviews

  

  While beer thrives best in social settings, it’s still a very personal thing.Whether it’s a pint with friends or unwinding alone at home, enjoyment of beer come... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Finch’s Beer Company Secret Stache Stout

  

  All this talk of porters and stouts has gotten me thirsty.Finch’s Beer Company supposedly makes a tasty stout – their Secret Stache stout scores 88 on Beer... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Oppurtunities A Brewin’

  

  This guest post is written by Jake Metzler (HI, JAKE!), who spends his free time writing songs, brewing beer and drinking his creations. He’s still perfecting... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• What’s a Stout? What’s a Porter? What’s the Difference?

  

  Stout? Porter? Can you tell the difference?I love Twitter, if only for its constant stream of real-time information. It’s also good to provide inspiration,... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Hair of the Dog Fred

  

  West Coast beers have always been mysteriously aloof to me. Aside from being thousands of miles away, local/regional loyalties and distribution boundaries make... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK