About Peter Egelston “Peter grew up in California but moved to New York where he earned a degree in Spanish Literature at NYU. In 1984
First Things First: The Interview With Steve Miller Or read the interview here: Peter: This is The Old Growler, Pete LaFrance, and we’re here in
I discovered McSorley’s Old Ale House (Home away From Home – the original name) in the late 1970s, just a year or two after women
There are many names for business establishments that dispense beverage alcohol to the public for a profit: bar, tavern, bistro, restaurant, gin mill, suds bucket,
What is a Taco? Wikipedia says: “A taco (US: /ˈtɑːkoʊ/, UK: /ˈtækoʊ/, Spanish: [ˈtako]) is a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn
About the Author: Paul R. Kan A short biography is included and noted at the end of the book: “Paul Kan grew up in Hawai’i,
A Marriage in Bavaria The origins of “Oktoberfest” go back to October 12, 1810, and the Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria’s wedding to Princess Theresia
Some stories have happy endings. This one is bitter-sweet. The two men that ran the place were brilliant publicans. One stayed in the beverage alcohol
On June 27th, 2013, The Old Growler visited the then two-year-old Harpoon Brewery in Boston, MA. As I remember It Across the Front Point Channel
The Old Growler: Good morning Peter. Thank you for taking the time to talk to me about your first homebrewing experiences, and when you learned
Cheese & Beer Dip is one of the most popular party dishes. First of all, they are simple to put together. Next, cheese and beer
Recently, I found the following interviews covering the reactions of folks in the beer industry to the effect of the craft beers on the general
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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