Yet another terrific brewery has made its way to the Northeast Ohio shelves. Chicago's Revolution Brewing opened just three short years ago but has been on a steady incline ever since. So sit back, relax and crack open a beer as you learn more about Revolution Brewing. In the summer of 1995, homebrewer Josh Deth landed a job cleaning kegs at the now-defunct Golden Prairie Brewing. As a beginner, Josh dutifully cleaned kegs and scrubbed tanks containing such intriguing beers as Maple Stout, Honey Ginger and Buckwheat Ale. Years later he moved over to the famed Goose Island as a cellarman ...
Event Date: Thursday, June 28th, 2012 Place: Buzzbin Art & Music Shop Ticket Price: FREE Parking: FREE after 6PM & on Weekends ABOUT THE EVENT: Hey nothing like some Dirt-floor Gypsy Americana on a Thursday night! That’s right we got beers, accordions and girls with more red hair than Buzzbin Mike. Gonna be some fun down on the farm ’round here! The Midnight Railers & Xtra Crispy are going to join in the fun!...
If you ever thought about sipping back a few cold ones and heading out to the zoo, then Akron has got the perfect solution for you. On June 13, the Akron Zoo will once again bring forth Brew at the Zoo. Dating back to 2009, Brew at the Zoo has become a great way for adults to escape the chaos of their daily lives and enjoy the evening doing something slightly out of the ordinary. “We added this event because we were hearing from our visitors that while most of our events were kid-oriented and fun, they would love some adult events as well,” said David Barnhardt, director of marketing...
Every winter we become inundated with the beers of the cold-weather season: thick porters, spicy holiday ales and novelty beers with flavors ranging from pumpkin to iced gingerbread. Many styles of beer have been delegated to our harvest times due to the availability of their constituent ingredients. One beer, however, has blossomed every spring for thousands of years, harkening back to the very first days of modern brewing. Yes, without the cooler months, the lambic would certainly not exist, and with it would go one of the best beverages ever created for a warm springtime day. Let’s gai...
“Live Coffee — Hot Music — Loud Food”: That’s the slogan proudly emblazoned on the awning outside of Sonnets Espresso Bar and Restaurant in Wadsworth. Add an impressive selection of 75 Ohio-brewed beers to the mix, and according to co-owner Brian Power, you’ve got the formula for this venue’s success. “The gourmet coffee, fresh food, beer and music all overlap,” Power said, “and the result is a great and unique overall experience for everybody.” The live music happens five times a week, and in the middle you’ll find a very popular Wednesday night open-mic. Signup star...
An avid homebrewer, beer aficionado Shane Welch took the inevitable next step in the brew-loving progression: He started his own brewery. Accumulating more than 100 recipes, he housed his ambitious start-up in an 800-square-foot garage in a dilapidated and perilous part of Brooklyn. And thus, in 2004, Sixpoint Brewery was born. “The neighborhood was not in great shape then and has since seen a wonderful renaissance of growth and renewal, which we like to think Sixpoint has played a part in,” said Jerry Welch, Sixpoint’s sales representative for Northeast Ohio. Sixpoint takes their nam...
January 18 - Mentor - Chardon BrewWorks Chardon BrewWorks, the first brewery in Geauga County since Prohibition, brings good times, good food, and great beers to the historic Chardon Square. This Saturday night the BrewWorks celebrates the “Birth of the Speakeasy”—when the U.S. was voted dry, the speakeasy was born! Saturday, January 14 the party kicks off at 7 p.m., with the ragtime band QS Jazz. On that night, come in 1920s costumes and tell the doorman “President Wilson sent me!” The BrewWorks will be turned into a Speakeasy for the night! There will be prizes for best costume...
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ale is unlike any beer you’re ever likely to have. Stocked at places like your neighborhood craft-beer stop and World Market, Jolly Pumpkin’s selections are a must for avid craft-beer drinkers, thanks to its unique brewing process and exceptional taste. The brewery uses open fermentation, oak barrel aging and bottle conditioning to create a beer that stands above the rest. Focusing on traditional rustic country-style beers, it make brews aimed to lighten the spirit and soothe the soul. Founded by Ron Jeffries in Dexter, Michigan, Jolly Pumpkin is represented by a r...
I have had what are, in my opinion, both good and bad beers. I try to stick to beers I know I like and can be objective about reviewing, but what is the fun in never trying something new? I love trying new beers. Of course, I have gotten excited about a new beer, searched frantically until I found it, and fraught with anticipation I drink to find it is a disappointing experience. Nothing is worse than getting a bad beer. However, in the case of Bad Monkey Chimp Chiller Ale … bad is good! Bad Monkey Beer is an Independent Beer Brewer whose fine tasting beer is brewed and bottled at the Li...
Greg Koch is the face behind quite possibly the most well-known and respected craft beer company in the country, San Diego’s Stone Brewing Co. Over the last 15 years, he has been on a mission to save the world from what he calls the “fizzy yellow nonsense” that has been force-fed to the public for years. Thanks to some brilliant marketing and hop-heavy beers, Stone has created a recipe for success. Koch's first brush with the craft-brew world came in 1987, when he had a swig of the Bay Area's legendary Anchor Steam beer. However, his path to creating his own brewery came nearly a deca...
I have had what are, in my opinion, both good and bad beers. I try to stick to beers I know I like and can be objective about reviewing, but what is the fun in never trying something new? I love trying new beers. Of course, I have gotten excited about a new beer, searched frantically until I found it, and fraught with anticipation I drink to find it is a disappointing experience. Nothing is worse than getting a bad beer. However, in the case of Bad Monkey Chimp Chiller Ale…bad is good! Bad Monkey Beer is an Independent Beer Brewer whose fine tasting beer is brewed and bottled at the Lion...
If you're a craft beer fanatic with a sweet tooth prepare to have both your taste preference pleased at once, as Beercandy combines the two. The company makes caramels and taffy infused with beer as one of the main ingredients. The caramels retail for $7.50 for a four piece two-ounce box and $18.50 for a 12 piece six-ounce box. The caramels come in four craft beer styles/flavors. The lambic caramel uses a berry sour beer to make the candy, which is then coated in dark chocolate and pink candy lines. Lager blends butterscotch, caramel, biscuit and a malts flavors, covered in milk chocolat...
Oakshire Brewing Company of Eugene, Oregon will release its second Barrel Aged Beer under the label Hellshire on Saturday November 12th. Sales of the beer begin at noon at the brewery in their newly remodeled tasting room and will end at 4PM. The second beer in the Hellshire series is an Imperial Stout that was 100% aged in Buffalo Trace and Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels for 7 months. Notes of vanilla, coconut, oak and bourbon intertwine with the beer's complex chocolate and roasted coffee character, making for a contemplative beer meant for enjoying now, or aging for months or years. It is 10.5...
Looking for a little bit of a change of pace from all the Great Lakes Christmas Ale talk around these parts right now? Well, Great Lakes neighbors Market Garden Brewery have just the brew for you. On Thursday, Nov. 1, Market Garden will debut its own Christmas ale cleverly titled Festivus Ale. Seinfeld fans may recall Festivus as the name of the fictional holiday from the hit television show, which was created in response to the commercialization of Christmas. Market Garden's Festivus Ale is a 8% ABV beer brewed with ginger, allspice, cinnamon and brown sugar. As with all other Market Gard...
Looking for a little bit of a change of pace from all the Great Lakes Christmas Ale talk around these parts right now? Well, Great Lakes neighbors Market Garden Brewery have just the brew for you. On Thursday, Nov. 1, Market Garden will debut its own Christmas ale cleverly titled Festivus Ale. Seinfeld fans may recall Festivus as the name of the fictional holiday from the hit television show, which was created in response to the commercialization of Christmas. Market Garden's Festivus Ale is a 8% ABV beer brewed with ginger, allspice, cinnamon and brown sugar. As with all other Market ...
When Yuengling decided to expand operations into Ohio in October, nobody thought it was a risky move. Ohio is a beer-drinking state and we enjoy good tasting beers. However, Yuengling didn't live up to Ohio's demands. Said Heidelberg Distributing spokesperson Lee Oberlag, "Cleveland just blew it out of the water. Demand for the breweries wares in the state are so high, rollouts to both Dayton and Cincinnati are being delayed until production can keep up. Draft Yuengling will be available in those areas, but cans and bottles may not appear for another couple of weeks. Photo by waitscm...
Greg Koch, CEO of craft beer powerhouse Stone Brewing Co., will make a rare stop in the Cleveland area on Nov. 1 to promote his new book, The Craft of Stone Brewing Co. His visit to the city will be an all-day ordeal with the following stops planned through the day. 10:30AM - 3PM: John Carrol University This is a private engagement for students of John Carroll University only. - 10:30- 11:30am Student session - 12pm Lunch with professors and students - 2 - 3pm Student session 5PM - 6:30PM: Lizardville Beer Store and Whiskey Bar - Book signing & meet and greet with Koch. 6:30P...
You best not have plans this Saturday, Oct 8 as Fat Head's Brewery and Saloon will host its third annual IPA Festival at its Cleveland location. The festival will showcase around 30 India pale ales from mostly local breweries from Northeast Ohio. Attending will not only be able to taste 14 beers of their choosing but will also cast their vote for the best IPA and double IPA. While Fathead's own India pale ales will not be eligible, brewmaster Matt Cole his awarding Headhunter IPA along with Hop Juju double IPA will be on hand for your tasting pleasures. Mixed in with the stellar Ohio brewe...
In two short weeks, Boardman's Vintage Estate Wine and Beer will welcome their annual Pumpkin beer tasting for all attendees to enjoy. On Oct. 8, Vintage Estate will hold its second annual Blind Pumpkin Beer Taste from 4 to 8pm. Those who participate will have access to at least 12 different pumpkin brews rating each on a variety of several characteristics to determine the best with the highest score being declared the winner. To add to the whole “blind” factor, Vintage Estate's Phil and Sandy Seda, will no identify the beers before attendees will taste them. Last year, Weyerbacher...
Still Drinkin’, Still Rockin’ The Unband comes to film Ed. note: This article originally appeared in the first incarnation of Youngstown Pulse sometime between 2003-05. B.J. LISKO Youngstown Pulse Magazine Editor God damnit. I didn’t want to drink tonight. But of course, a night I designate as “recovery,” in a very loose sense, there in the rusty tin box at the end of the driveway is the documentary of The Unband, “We Like To Drink, We Like to Play Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Fuckin’ assholes. Two viewings of this, 12 beers later, and here I am at the computer. I’ve been call...
