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
Wherever beer can be found, beer-snacks will also be found—at least a package of beef jerky to go with a six-pack of inexpensive beer. And
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
Welcome to my New York City. That is to say, a look back at my New York City, pre-COVID-19. Back then, one of my “go-to”
In my case, it was during the summer of 1976, when I moved into a one-bedroom apartment on East 65th Street and First Avenue. Armed
In 1995 I wrote a book called Cooking & Eating with Beer. While writing that book, I had a chance to include recipes and observations
BEER PICKLES PART ONE Any garden vegetable can be pickled: carrots, onions, beets, cauliflower, radishes, green beans, not to mention hardboiled eggs. Vegetables should be
The Old Growler: I’m here interviewing a surviving full bottle of Crazy Horse malt liquor. Brought onto the market in 1992, Crazy Horse was not
Carbonade is a Flemish beef and onion stew famous in Belgium and French Flanders. It is made with beer, thyme, and mustard. Just before serving,
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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