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Ohio Oktoberfest Celebrations, October 2019

by Christina Egan | October 1, 2019 | Craft Beer Events, Latest News, Pints | 0 Comments

In Ohio, fall and festival are almost synonymous. You cannot go to a small town, in this state, this time of year without tripping over a horde of people attempting to celebrate something. From the Renaissance Fest to the Sauerkraut Festival, Ohioans will find a way...

Royal Docks Brewing Company and Crave New Taproom Coming Soon!

by PFF Crew | September 26, 2019 | Forks, Latest News, Pints, Press Release | 0 Comments

Royal Docks Brewing Company and Crave announce joint venture in Akron's Merriman Valley. This will be a great addition to some of our other favorite restaurants and breweries in the valley, like R. Shea Brewing, The Merchant Tavern, Papa Joe's, Sushi Katsu, Sushi...

Falling Knife Brewing Opens this October

by PFF Crew | September 23, 2019 | Latest News, Pints | 0 Comments

(Minneapolis, MN) – After many months of planning, designing, demolishing, building, crowdfunding, paperwork and brewing, Falling Knife Brewing Company is ready to open their doors. Originally projected to open on September 20th, but they had to push it back a...

Friday Find: Why Hometown Bar-B-Que Is The Most Legendary Barbecue Restaurant In NYC

by PFF Crew | September 23, 2019 | BBQ, Forks, Latest News | 0 Comments

This is the best Bar-B-Que in NYC I hadn’t realized that Louie Mueller in Taylor, TX was the main reason why Billy Durney left his job as a personal bodyguard for celebrities to start Hometown Bar-B-Que to be the head “fire tender” (he thinks the term “pitmaster”...

Cerveceria Colorado & Denver Beer Co. – Great Mexican Beer Fiesta

by PFF Crew | September 21, 2019 | Beer News, Latest News, Pints | 0 Comments

Great Mexican Beer Fiesta Cerveceria Colorado and Denver Beer Co. will co-host the Great Mexican Beer Fiesta (GMBF) on Saturday, October 5 from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. during the Great American Beer Festival week. Where the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) celebrates...

Twisted Büdlines Special Release from Castle Island Brewing this Father’s Day

by PFF Crew | June 10, 2019 | Beer News, Latest News, Pints | 0 Comments

NORWOOD, Mass. — Twisted Büdlines is a release, fittingly slated for Father's Day! The beer will be accessible either on draft and in growlers to-go. The day will also feature barbecue dishes and live cooking courtesy of Ribpublic which matches perfectly with this...

Get Your Tickets to the North Canton Craft Beer Festival – Ohio

by PFF Crew | February 8, 2019 | Beer News, Craft Beer, Craft Beer Breweries, Craft Beer Events, Latest News, Pints | 0 Comments

May 18, 2019 - North Canton Craft Beer Festival presented by Akron-Canton Airport Hosted by North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce The North Canton Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the inaugural North Canton Craft Beer Festival, a one-of-a-kind experience...

Christmas Ale Bacon Recipe

by PFF Crew | December 30, 2018 | Beer & Food Pairing, Beer News, Forks, Latest News | 0 Comments

You know we remember Christmas as THE time of the year to spread joy with gifts, love & gratitude. Ohhhhh man, I can't think of any better way then to share this awesome recipe involving two gifts we love. Bacon & Christmas Ale. Enjoy! CHRISTMAS ALE BACON:...

The Great Smoked Bacon Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

by PFF Crew | October 30, 2018 | Forks, Latest News, recipe, smoker | 0 Comments

We stumbled across a glorious idea of enhancing our traditional pumpkin seed recipe this year. Queue the smoker and BACON! Sit back and enjoy the ride as we walk you through this delicious Halloween snack. Smoked Bacon Pumpkin Seeds Smoked Bacon Pumpkin Seeds...

How to Pair Craft Beer with Food

by PFF Crew | October 1, 2018 | Beer & Food Pairing, Craft Beer, Forks, IPA, Lager Beer, Latest News, Oatmeal Stout, Pale Ale, Pints, Porter Beer, Red Ale, Russian Imperial Stout, Scotch Ale, Seasonal Beer, Stout | 0 Comments

Recently Updated by: Brooke Newberry Cheat Sheet: How to Pair Craft Beer with Food --> Download Pints, Forks & Friends Craft Beer & Food PDF The refreshing thing about newer craft beer culture is that rule breaking is expected and encouraged. Brewers...

Trillium & Other Half Double Street Green – EBBB Review

by PFF Crew | October 11, 2019 | EBBB - Craft Beer Review, Pints | 0 Comments

Erie Better Beer - Trillium & Other Half Double Street Green Here is another installment from Mark Pyle and the boys at the Erie Better Beer Bureau. Check out their craft beer review of Trillium & Other half Double Street Green - New England style Double IPA...

Southern Tier Nitro Pumking – EBBB Craft Beer Review

by PFF Crew | October 10, 2019 | EBBB - Craft Beer Review | 0 Comments

Erie Better Beer - Southern Tier Nitro Pumking Here is another installment from Mark Pyle and the boys at the Erie Better Beer Bureau. Check out their craft beer review of Southern Tier Nitro Pumking - 8.6% alcohol. Aroma - Creamy pumpkin, mellow, pumpkin pie with...

Troegs Mad Eld Grand Cru – EBBB Craft Beer Review

by PFF Crew | October 25, 2018 | EBBB - Craft Beer Review | 0 Comments

Erie Better Beer - Troegs Mad Eld Grand Cru Here is another installment from Mark Pyle and the boys at the Erie Better Beer Bureau. Check out their craft beer review of Troegs Mad Eld Grand Cru. Weighs in at 11% alcohol. Aroma - Spicy, Mild Ginger with a hint of...

Troegs Mad Eld Grand Cru – EBBB Craft Beer Review

by PFF Crew | October 17, 2018 | EBBB - Craft Beer Review | 0 Comments

Marz Citra! Citra! Citra! (Triple Dry Hopped DIPA!?) | The Craftavore Tastes Ep. #24

by PFF Crew | March 14, 2018 | IPA, The Craftavore Tastes | 0 Comments

Marz Citra! Citra! Citra! (Triple Dry Hopped DIPA!?) | The Craftavore Tastes Ep. #24 Here is another episode of from Max at The Craftavore Tastes. Check out his review of Marz Citra! Citra! Citra! Triple-Dry hops IPA. Weighs in at 8.0% ABV. The Craftavore Tastes...

Hill Farmstead Elaborative Three – EBBB Craft Beer Review

by PFF Crew | March 9, 2018 | EBBB - Craft Beer Review, Stout | 0 Comments

Erie Better Beer - Hill Farmstead Elaborative Three Here is another installment from Mark Pyle and the boys at the Erie Better Beer Bureau. Check out their craft beer review of Hill Farmstead - Elaborative Three. Weighs in at 5.5% alcohol. Packaged on 10/17/2017...

Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA | The Craftavore Tastes Ep. #3

by PFF Crew | March 9, 2018 | IPA, The Craftavore Tastes | 0 Comments

Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA | The Craftavore Tastes Ep. #1 Here is another episode of from Max at The Craftavore Tastes. Check out his review of Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA. Weighs in at 6.7% ABV. Canned on Dec. 13, 2017 The Craftavore Tastes Rating -...

Night Shift Morph IPA | The Craftavore Tastes Ep. #2

by PFF Crew | February 16, 2018 | IPA, The Craftavore Tastes | 0 Comments

Night Shift Morph IPA | The Craftavore Tastes Ep. #1 Here is another episode of from Max at The Craftavore Tastes. Check out his review of Night Shift Morph IPA. Weighs in at 6.0% ABV. The Craftavore Tastes Rating -3.75 caps Aroma - Bold, grassy aroma. Lemony in the...

Barrier Non-Cents Session IPA | The Craftavore Tastes Ep. #10

by PFF Crew | February 7, 2018 | IPA, The Craftavore Tastes | 0 Comments

Barrier Non-Cents Session IPA | The Craftavore Tastes Ep. #10 Here is another episode of from Max at The Craftavore Tastes. Check out his review of Barrier Non-Cents Session IPA. Weighs in at 5.0% ABV. The Craftavore Tastes Rating - 4.00 caps Aroma - Tropical fruits,...

Evil Twin/Prairie Even More Bible Belt | The Craftavore Tastes Ep. #04

by PFF Crew | January 24, 2018 | The Craftavore Tastes | 0 Comments

Evil Twin/Prairie Even More Bible Belt | The Craftavore Tastes Ep. #04 Here is another episode of from Max at The Craftavore Tastes. Check out his review of Evil Twin/Prairie Even More Bible Belt. Weighs in at 13% ABV. The Craftavore Tastes Rating - 4.25 caps Aroma -...