The journey to Santa Fe was incredible. My husband John and I had a wonderful time getting there, and you can read all about that in Bikes & Beers in Santa Fe Part 1. But, in this case, it’s all about the destination. We came to attend the Santa Fe Mountain Fest, and we were […]
Bikes & Beers in Santa Fe Part 1
Road trips have become a crucial part of life for my husband and me. They hold the promise of adventure, unridden trails, and beer not yet tasted. In looking for a new destination to visit, we stumbled on the Santa Fe Mountain Fest, an outdoor event that combines the love of bikes, trails, beer, music, […]
Gueuze Got Your Goat
I’ve kind of given up on the pronunciation. Gooze, gehrz, goo-zeh… whatever. It’s just not synonymous with the similar sounding style “gose”, which is German, and decidedly pronounced “goes-uh”. Gueuze is a Belgian style, and also has two correct spellings: “gueuze” in French, and “geuze” in Dutch. I don’t speak a lick of either language, […]
Crafty Beer Girls Podcast Episode 7- Edge of the World
Come trip with us! Lauren talks about her travels to the Midwest where she visited the Leinie Lodge and a corner store in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin that satisfied her childlike cravings for Cow Tales and candy cigarettes. Jenni regails us with tales of Sedona, Arizona, and the polygamist town of Colorado City where she stayed […]
IBD General Certificate in Brewing Exam Study Tips
The Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) is a British organization designed to educate and certify the knowledge of professionals worldwide in their respective craft. This includes brewing, distilling, packaging and malting, as well as a branch called the Beer and Cider Academy. Each pathway offers different steps of certification. Foundation level courses are intended […]
Longfellow Community Hops
When I travel, I seek out the experiences that are tied to their geographic location. This usually means food and beer, but also museums, thrift stores, and gardens. I want flavors and sights unique to the place I’m visiting. I’m not trying to go to McDonalds and then sit in a Cinemark theater. I’m trying […]
Level Crossing is On Track!
They were the new kids on the block, but now Level Crossing Brewing Company is coming up on 6 months old! Named for the type of intersection where a railway line crosses a road at the same level, the South Salt Lake brewery is still establishing itself and hopes to be an anchor for the […]
Crafty Beer Girls Podcast Episode 6 – Alliteration Nation
On episode 6 of the Crafty Beer Girls podcast, we sit down at the brand new Lehi location of Strap Tank Brewery with head brewer, Shawn Smith, and Julie Shuler who is the brewer at the original Springville location. We discuss the novelty of drinking in Utah County, mermaid nips, the zoo of lactobacillus living […]
Crafty Beer Girls Podcast Episode 5 – I Will Drink With You
On our fifth episode of the Crafty Beer Girls Podcast, we discuss the beauty of beer cocktails as Jenni shakes up a Gose-Rita. Red Rock Lime Gose and Bitters Lab habanero lime bitters meet in the glass with tequila and a few other select ingredients to help us feel a little less stressed about the […]