Tasting Beer with your Mouth

Before we (finally) dig into beer and food pairing, here’s another tasting principles post to prepare us for the adventure. We started this series talking about tasting beer by examining its appearance and aromas. Both can give you hints about how a beer will taste. Take a look and see what the color tell you … Read more

Brewed in the USA.

Ah, fall… the days are getting shorter, the air is cooler and the Spruce Beersteen flows again. Jackalope Brewing Company is releasing their annual Spruce Beersteen Black IPA, a beer brewed with spruce tips. Better yet, they’re throwing a big outdoor party on October 4 and you’re invited. There will be games, a food truck … Read more

Bosco’s, We’ll Miss You

Nashville beer lovers received sad news Monday. Bosco’s, an 18-year Nashville institution, has closed its doors. There was no indication it was coming, Sunday was a normal day. The close was a surprise to all. We didn’t even get a chance to have one last going away beer. The craft beer scene in Nashville is … Read more

Black Abbey is turning 1!

Our friend Carl at Black Abbey Brewing shared this news with us… “It’s our birthday!  On September 26th, 2013 we opened our Fellowship Hall to the public for the first time.  On September 27th, 2014 we are going to close down our back parking lot, set up a stage, bring in some bands and pour beer for … Read more