Marc Wisdom
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The Jax Beer Guy
http://sprbrewcrew.wordpress.com/
Marc Wisdom is a man who knows and is passionate about craft beer. Born in the shadow of the Anheuser-Busch brewery in the German neighborhoods of south St. Louis, MO, Marc was destined to love beer and has embraced his destiny by sharing his knowledge with others. He is the monthly beer columnist for Jacksonville's Buzz Magazine, a contributor to Jacksonville Magazine, and a regular blogger. His insights into the history, flavor aspects, and pairing possibilities of beer are invaluable to the novice craft beer drinker and indispensable to the more advanced beer lover. Be sure to follow his popular beer website as well at: www.JaxBeerGuy.com
LATEST ARTICLES ( 607 )
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A Whole New Meaning to “Beer Run”
Local breweries have recently embraced the latest ritual in the Church of the Holy Suds—the Beer Mile. It combines two great activities: running and drinking... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Beer Delivery? There’s an App for That.
It’s happened to all of us. You’re all set to throw a rockin’ backyard party when you realize you forgot beer. You’re scrambling to get the yard ready and the... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
6 Essential Tips for Scoring Great American Beer Festival Tickets
To many beer-lovers, the Great American Beer Festival is the end-all, be-all of beer festivals. It is the epitome of what a beer festival should be and beer... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
British Innovation
Brewers are always looking for new ways to tantalize your taste buds. It seems like every few days, there’s a new style that mashes up several traditional... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Main & Six Brewing Company Wins Gold
In less than a year since opening, Dennis Espinoza co-founder and brewmaster at Main Six Brewing Company in the Historic Springfield neighborhood of... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Drinking Without the Gluten
Photo source: omissionbeer.com For many of us, drinking beer is a simple pleasure that’s easily—and frequently—enjoyed. But what if you had a disease that kept... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Traditionally Speaking
Since the first days of beer’s long and glorious history, there have been customs and traditions surrounding its consumption. Beer has been the center of... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Wicked Barley Partners with Florida Juice Company
In a press release posted Thursday, June 28, Florida juice purveyor Natalie’s Orchard Island Juice has announced its partnership with Jacksonville local brewery... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Tariff Trouble
Source: http://www.taptrail.com Let me make one thing perfectly clear: This is in no way a political post. It’s merely a report on something that will affect... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Hop To It
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hops Think about the last time you drank a beer. What did you notice about the flavor? What stood out? Was it the sweetnes... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
A Year of Events to Keep the Beer Flowing
It’s a new year and time for a new beer. This time of the year, everyone is making resolutions and a few days later breaking them. Read more
Posted on 26 January 2018 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Has the Three-tier System Become Archaic?
For many, the ability to go to the local grocery store or corner store and pick up a six-pack of their favorite craft beer is merely a matter of convenience.... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Whale Sightings Rare, but Worthwhile
Even before the rise of craft beer, there have been those who have sought out the world’s rarest beers. In much the same way as a collector of fine wine seeks... Read more
Posted on 25 December 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Triple Your Beer-drinking Pleasure with Belgian Tripels
If it weren’t for monks, many of the classic beer styles we now enjoy may not have been developed. In particular, Belgian monks from the Order of Cistercians... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Utopias a Rare Find Worth the Search
Jim Koch is an iconic figure in the American craft beer scene and this fall his Boston Beer Company, better known as Samuel Adams, is releasing the 10th... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Georgia’s Allows Taproom Beer Sales Starting Friday, September 1
Since the end of prohibition, liquor laws have been under the control of each individual state. Most states enacted three-tier system laws that separated alcoho... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
September Brings Oktoberfest to Munich
In Bavaria, a state of Germany located in the country’s southern region, September brings about the most beloved of all ‘fests; Oktoberfest. Read more
Posted on 01 September 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Helping Brewers for Almost 20 Years, Florida Brewers Guild Holds First Conference
For updates and information from the Florida Brewers Conference, keep an eye on the Folio Weekly Pint-Sized Facebook page. The art of brewing beer is more than... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
GABF Brewery Participation at Record Levels
Photo: GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com Every year about this time, beer-lovers around the country begin to start scouring the airline sites for cheap flights to... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK -
Beer is a Many Splendor Thing, Whether It is in the Form ...
Beer is a many splendor thing, whether it is in the form of an IPA, stout, kolsch or pale ale, there is an ever-changing kaleidoscope of flavors to choose... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2017 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK