Superior Bathhouse Brewery & Distillery, Hot Springs, Arkansas The mineral-rich, naturally heated waters in Hot Springs, Arkansas reportedly provide a great many benefits -- relaxation, detoxification, enhanced immune and digestive systems, healthier skin... and beer? Rose Schweikhart Cranson thinks so. She and her husband Todd have opened Superior Bathhouse … [Read more...] about Beer Preserves: This Place Will Give You the Vapors
Brew travel
Hop High by the 4th of July
Just spent several lovely days in the Cornhusker State. The weather was great (humid, but not stifling), the scenery beautiful (green, seemingly endless rolling hills of corn), and the company terrific (even at my wife's high school reunion). Yes, yes, yes, I hear you say. But what about the BEER? Well, I'm glad you asked. I had occasion to try several local brews, … [Read more...] about Hop High by the 4th of July
A’s Beer Report 2013
Sounds more grandiose that it is. Actually, just a brief follow-up to last year's post about the "State of the Taps" at the Coliseum. Sadly, kind of a mixed bag this year.You'll recall my excitement over the new beer booth that took over for the former Pyramid spot. Well, Pyramid nudged their way back in, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, since Lagunitas and … [Read more...] about A’s Beer Report 2013
In the State of Sunshine
Recently returned from a destination wedding in beautiful Marco Island, Florida. The wedding was perfect -- on a beach, with gorgeous weather and spectacular scenery. A great time was had by all. My wife was kind enough to humor me (she always does, bless her) by stopping by the local brewpub -- the Marco Island Brewery. A nice place, if a bit hard to find, kind of tucked … [Read more...] about In the State of Sunshine
AT&T Park Gets Serious About Ballpark Brews
I had a chance to catch a Giants game recently, which allowed me to scratch two entries off my “beer bucket list,” as it were. The Public House recently took over the old Acme Chophouse space at AT&T Park, and although it is a stand-alone restaurant as Acme was, also open on non-game days, it has really upped the ante in terms of ballpark brews. The tap selection is … [Read more...] about AT&T Park Gets Serious About Ballpark Brews