This year the old growler searched the web and many beer-focused publications and came up with a six-pack of beers that seem to be on
Greetings, Here in the United States, the marketing of winter holidays has begun. This includes the marketing of what is called “Holiday Brews.” I can
One of the three iconic styles of fermented malt beverages (beers), Stout, along with Lager and Ale, has seen significant change since its origins at
According to the primary website posting “Hairless Dog Brewing was founded by two beer-loving friends who quit drinking, but not living. We’re the first domestic
Who came up with the idea for Mother Road Brewery? The Old Growler: Who conceived of the idea of starting Mother Road? Michael Marquess: The
The Old Growler: Mister can, or should I say, Ms. can? Ms. Miller Lite: Actually, it’s a Ms.. The Old Growler: Really? Ms. Miller Lite:
What makes this bubbling version of the basic “Mac & Cheese” special? Beer. Yes, beer can be a base of essential “Mac & Cheese.” Here
Pairing beer with cheese is more straightforward than first thought. Part of the reason is that both are made from the same stuff, grasses. The
What is India Pale Ale? According to The Oxford Companion to Beer, India Pale Ale started as an “October Ale” brewed at the “Country Houses”
Why Lamb Shanks? First, it’s a relatively inexpensive cut of meat. Next, it is a flavorful cut of meat, including the bones, tendons, and elongate
Classic French Canadian Yellow Split-Pea Soup The French Canadians in the province of Quebec survive winters with natural fortitude and yellow split-pea soup. The echoes
A few years ago, I asked my beer-loving friends for the name of the oldest pub they had ever been to. All in all, I
First, let me introduce myself. I am Peter LaFrance, author of Beer Basics and Cooking & Eating With Beer, (John Wiley & Sons, Inc. – 1995). I have also been published in American Brewer, All About Beer, and Ale Street News.
I have been writing about the brewing industry since 1984. Credits include contributing editor for Restaurant Management and Top Shelf magazines. I have also written for Beverage Media, New Brewer, Beverage Dynamics, and All About Beer magazine.
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