Flint Hill, Virginia Michael Fraser Publisher/Contributor Pints, Forks & Friends Field Notes The opportunity for a quick road trip to Flint Hill, Virginia presented itself and I jumped all over it. The last time I was down that way was a few years ago visiting...
Siesta Key, Florida Michael Fraser Publisher/Contributor Pints, Forks & Friends Field Notes A great beach, oyster bar, and craft beer pizza joint, um yes, this is our spot. Siesta Key Beach in itself a true gem. Unlike other beaches that are made up mostly of...
Honolulu, Hawaii Brewtrip Michael Fraser Publisher/Contributor Pints, Forks & Friends Field Notes It's funny, the first time I noticed Kona Brewing, it was at a local gas station beer cave in Ohio. It was Longboard Island Lager to be exact, so I bought it on impulse....
That is, “craft beer virgins.” Not to be confused with the strong willed, religiously inclined, or plain unlucky for which abstinence is a way of life. But whether abstinence of the flesh is your virtue or not, we can all afford a little hedonism in our glasses,...
Le Claire, Iowa Michael Fraser Publisher/Contributor Pints, Forks & Friends Field Notes We've been hearing for a while now how cool Le Claire, Iowa is so we put together a little road trip to see the town in person checking out Green Tea Brewery, Mississippi River...
When you just need a beer and a friend #BeerPressure It's amazing what happens when you break ideas down to the simplest form. I created Pints, Forks & Friends as way to bring like minded people together around common interests. It started with guest bloggers,...
150 Beers, 50 Breweries, 1 Island The Martha’s Vineyard Craft Beer Festival will feature 50 Breweries ranging from island produced brews to the west coast. Festival attendees will enjoy unlimited tasting of 150 beers, ciders and more. Each brewery will be pouring a...
Land Grant Brewing Co: Columbus, Ohio Michael Fraser Publisher/Contributor Pints, Forks & Friends Field Notes I first encountered Land Grant Brewing Co at the Winter Warmer in Cleveland. Among the many brewers I interacted with that day, Land Grant Brewing Co stood...
Our friends at Clawhammer Supply: Kyle, Emmet and Ross visit Zebulon Artisan Ales in Weaverville, NC. Owner, Mike Karnowski, talks about making world class beer in a small space using local ingredients (such as malt and yeast). We also sample a bunch of stuff...
Cherry Smoked Macaroni and Cheese 1/2 stick butter 3 tablespoons flour 3 cups milk 1 tablespoon Kelley's Stone Ground Mustard 2 teaspoons Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory & Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce 2 teaspoon House-Autry Extra Chicken Breading Mix 1 cup aged Sharp Cheddar...
