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The Great Pumpkin Beer

Posted on Sep 15, 2011 by Kathleen  | 

I had a nice chat with a follower on Twitter recently about what desserts can be made with pumpkin beers. It is, after all, that time of year when fall brews come out of hiding for a couple months and grace us with their bold flavors. Did you know there is a festival dedicated to pumpkin brews? T...

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Posted on Aug 24, 2011 by Kathleen  | 

Oh Gameday, we’ve missed you! It’s time to get back in action at Sanford Stadium. The Dawgs have been preparing all year and so have I! I’ve got my red and black outfits laid out and accessorized, a list of tailgating recipes ready to cook and serve, and a car packed with cooler...

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Happy IPA Day!

Posted on Aug 4, 2011 by Kathleen  | 

August 4th is worldwide IPA Day! For those who know and cherish the style, cheers to you on this special occasion. For everyone else (including myself), here’s a little education on IPAs in the craft beer industry! IPA stands for India Pale Ale. IPAs got their name from the pale ales that w...

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Summer Sipping

Posted on Jun 20, 2011 by Kathleen  | 

When you think of summer beers, what comes to mind? Island lagers, wheat beers, light pale ales… Here are some summery beers that shouldn’t be overlooked this season! Shocktop is an unfiltered Belgian-style wheat ale. It has a naturally cloudy appearance, golden color and traditional ...

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Sweets for the Sweet

Posted on Jun 9, 2011 by Kathleen  | 

When I was working on the newsletter last week, I had no idea there were so many desserts that could be made with beer. I mean, I know I’ve been advocating beer floats for months, but did you know that you could make cupcakes? Ice cream? Souffle? There just wasn’t room on the newslett...

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