Walking the Jersey Shore: Asbury Park & Bradley Beach
A walk through a few Jersey Shore towns from Asbury Park to Bradley Beach, filled with sights, flavors, and, of course, beer.
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Booze Review: Biking and Beer in Portland, Maine
The plan was a biking tour around Portland, Maine, for all the breweries in the city, but trips don’t always go as planned.
A Brief Adventure Through Brunswick, ME
It was a brief but worthwhile stay in Brunswick, Maine, on the road trip through the state. There are beautiful sights and hikes nearby.
Beer Tasting Journey in New Hampshire
On a short road trip through New Hampshire and Vermont, I got to taste quite a few local beers at the breweries.
New Hampshire Road Trip: First Post-Vaccine Travel Experience
My first post-vaccine travel experience was a New Hampshire road trip with a stop in Vermont to get away, even for just a long weekend.
The Year in Pandemic Travel
While 2020 was a miserable year by most counts, it was possible to enjoy some local pandemic travel and make the most of a bad situation.
The Cocktails of Quarantine
This year has been difficult for those who want to get out for a drink. COVID has kept us home to try out our own quarantine cocktails.
Overindulgence at PastryTown Beer Festival in Brooklyn
Enjoying more than a few beers at the Pastrytown beer festival in Brooklyn. Most of the beers available were strong and based on pastry flavors.
My Favorite Bars Around the World
There are rankings for the best bars in the world, but I haven’t been to any. So, here are some of my favorite bars from around the world.
Brewery Adventures: Departed Soles in Jersey City
A visit to Jersey City’s only brewery and tasting room: Departed Soles Brewing Co. The brewery specializes in gluten-free beer.
Cocktail and Beer Exploration in Washington, DC
On a trip through Washington, DC to find more than just Smithsonian Museums and monuments. This time it was to find some great drinks.
Biking Along the Columbia Trail in New Jersey
As the weather warmed up in New Jersey, I joined a group for a bike ride along the Columbia Trail. Afterwards, we stopped at Long Valley Brewpub for lunch and beer.
Drinking Local at the Jersey City Brew Fest
“Drinking is an emotional thing. It joggles you out of the standardism of everyday life, out of everything being the same.” – Charles Bukowski I hadn’t been to a beer festival in many years, unless you count the poorly-organized Taipei beer festival that was crammed into a small outdoor space and attracted thousands, making it …
Craft Beer to Warm Up in Montreal
A trip to Montreal would not be complete without a bit of bar hopping to sample Quebec’s craft beer. There’s plenty to drink along the way.
Booze Review: Stone Xocoveza
Xocoveza is Stone Brewing’s take on Mexican hot chocolate in beer form. It’s a smooth and wonderful blend of chocolate, coffee, and winter spices.