Hoppin’ Frog Celebrates a Decade of Brewing
by Scott Piepho The first time Fred Karm brewed beer, helping a friend from college, the experience did not seem likely to change the course of his life. “It was such a pain in the butt I said,...
View ArticleDrinks of the Month: Raspberry Whiskey Sour and Valley Bluemonberry
Words and Photos by Sam DePaul Raspberry Whiskey Sour at Sam’s Home Cocktail of the Month: Raspberry Whiskey Sour As a bartender, I take pride in my recipes. Normally this recipe is made with...
View ArticleLady Beer Drinker: Canal Park Festival of Beers
Words and photos by Emily Anderson It was a chilly, rainy day in late August when Canal Park hosted the third annual Ballpark Festival of Beers, sponsored by Goose Island Brewing Co. It was the kind of...
View ArticleAdopt-a-Bar: Big Al’s
by Leslie Shirley Nielsen Big Al’s 847 Johnston St. Nestled on a hilly bend of Johnston Street in Akron’s south side sits a potential goldmine. This is a quaint little area of our town that I like to...
View ArticleLady Beer Drinker: Giving Thanks…for Beer and Food
by Emily Anderson It’s November now. Still technically fall, but winter is creeping up. The best part of this month (and arguably the best day of the year) is Thanksgiving. In my family, everyone is...
View ArticleDrinks of the Month: “The Usual” and Brick Oven Brew Pub’s “Black IPA”
words and pictures by Sam DePaul Cocktail of the Month: “The Usual” What you need: some deep breaths and a good book Whiskey and ginger ale in Sam’s home. Without going into detail or an unsolicited...
View ArticleLive @ Lock 4: Beer Garden + Food Trucks + Local Music
Summer 2017’s LIVE AT LOCK 4 line-up HOW TO GET TO LOCK 4 | WHERE TO PARK | WHAT’S UP WITH THIRD THURSDAYS? Thurs., June 15, 6 pm to 10 pm: HR3, The DREEMERS and The Admirables Thurs., July 20, 6 pm...
View ArticleThe Dish | Lady Beer Drinker visits Two Monks Brewing Co
words and photos by Emily Anderson If it hadn’t been a stop on my Summit Brew Path Passport, I might not have ever gone to Two Monks Brewing Co., and that would have been a shame. This little brewery...
View ArticleBeer of the Month | Aqueduct Brewing’s Euripides Strawberry Rhubarb Hefe
by Sam DePaul Fruity deliciousness at Aqueduct Brewing. Photo courtesy of Sam DePaul. Look how pretty. At 29 IBU’s and 5.2% alcohol, this is the perfect beer for the Summer season. It was created not...
View ArticleBurgers and Brews | Caston & Main Brew Yard
words by Kelcie Erbse Pulling into the parking lot, I could tell this small, rustic looking building was full of thirsty beer drinkers, and as I walked up to the main entrance, I quickly found out why...
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