We just started this "7 Pint Interview" thing... and thought it made sense for the first one to be with one of our favorite brewmasters Mike Mallone. We met Mike "Mikey" Mallone a few years ago at the Winter Warmer in Cleveland, Ohio. Our first impression of Mikey was...
How did they come up with Mirror Pond Pale Ale? There is nothing like a crisp, cold craft beer we know, but what also brings a little tear to my eye is when a craft beer brand takes the extra effort to connect with their fans & customers. Very few craft brewers...
Wanted to thank the Three Little Pigs BBQ for this awesome recipe... The Crew at Pints, Forks & Friends suggest pairing your favorite brown ale, pilsner or pale ale with this delicious dish. Cherry Smoked Mac and Cheese 2 tablespoons butter, plus 1/4 cup (1/2...
If you could not guess, I am from Virginia, and yes, I will shamelessly promote my home’s variety of benefits. Here in VA we possess: beautiful mountain ranges, rolling hills, sandy beaches, picturesque vineyards, proximity to our nation’s capital, a strong...
Erie Better Beer Here is another installment from Mark Pyle and the boys at the Erie Better Beer Bureau. Check out their review of Bell's Barrel Aged Expedition Stout, a 12 month barrel-aged version of our award-winning Expedition Stout thirsts for travel, but is...
SYNEK Draft System: Revolutionizing Home Beer Experience Last summer, SYNEK Draft System caught our attention with its innovative approach to bringing draft beer straight to our kitchen counters. Now, after a whopping $650,000 raised on Kickstarter, the final product...
The Craft Beer Channel Jonny heads to the Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia to meet Bob Pease, CEO of the Brewer's Association, the organization that helps promote craft brewing and protects brewers from detrimental legislation. He had some really interesting...
Through a Twitter/Linkedin conversation we were introduced to the Cedar Falls Snack Co., which is a family owned farm in Southern Virginia that grows, harvests, cooks, and packages quality snacks (PEANUTS!) specifically made to compliment the craft beer we all love....
Cleveland Style BBQ CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Michael Symon's newest restaurant is about to open and he's hoping 'Mabel's BBQ' will make Cleveland-style BBQ a culinary destination. Fox 8's Kenny Crumpton spent some time at the brand new dining spot and learned how the...
We enjoyed watching the movie “Chef” the other night. Long story short, it’s about a chef who loses his upscale restaurant job and then starts up a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative swagger. In one of the more epic scenes, a food critic claims that he...
