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Quick Trip to Denver

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I’m in Denver for a conference, but was able to sneak in a few days of exploration before work. It was my first try at AirBNB and I got a cozy little room with a friendly little cat for cheap in the 5 Points area. If you haven’t traveled using AirBNB, do it! Friday I … Read more

Nashville Brew Bus to Sierra Nevada NC

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At the end of January we hopped on an extended Nashville Brew Bus trip to Asheville, NC. Normally, the Brew Bus does a 5 hour tour of 4 Nashville Breweries on Saturdays. It’s always a fun afternoon of exploring Nashville beer. Check them out if you’re visiting Music City! We had a three-day trip to Asheville, NC, AKA … Read more

Pilsner, the classic German style

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Last week we discussed Dunkelweizens, not the first style that comes to mind when discussing German beers. But there’s a good chance one of the first will be Pilsner, Germany’s most famous style. Pilsners are crisp and bitter, and can have a dry finish. You’ll notice grainy flavors, reminding you of bread or biscuits, and … Read more

Complement & Contrast – Flavors & Meal Planning

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As we wrap up this series on beer and food pairing, let’s talk about flavor interactions when planning your meal. Most of the time, we think of the flavors in beer and food complementing each other, but we can also use dissimilar flavors in beer and food to contrast the other. When pairing for complementary … Read more