Put away your parkas and scarfs, beer geeks. After the winter we never thought would end, spring and warmer temperatures are finally here (I think). ...

Things I could be writing about: Volume 1
Things I could write about: The debauchery and shit-show known as Hunahpu Day 2014. Nah, it’s been done and I don’t really care. (ISO: Hun...

It’s not a problem, it’s a craft.
I recently posted an article on Louisvillebeer.com’s Facebook page that struck a chord with me. Heather Vandenengel wrote an article on Serious Eats ...

Craft Beer Roots
I tend to get my best ideas and most coherent thoughts while out on a run. After sticking my hand in many cookie jars throughout the work day, it’s m...

Labeling beers or enabling buyers?
Five to six years ago when I was just getting into craft beer, I’d walk into the beer aisle and just stare for a few minutes. With growing minimal kn...

NABC’s Citra Ass Clown: Broken Down
I don’t do beer reviews anymore, so this post isn’t going to go into the aromatic qualities (which were awesome) or how Citra Ass Clown ta...

Craft Beer Writing: Beer, the Digital, and the Craft Culture
If you ever receive an email from my University account, you’ll notice next to my name it reads, “Doctoral Candidate in blah blah blabbity...

Top 5 Reasons I don’t listen to John Wurth’s rules when making top 5 lists.
Everyone loves lists right!?!? Local face-for-radio personality, John Wurth, asked me to produce a list of my five favorite local beers of 2013. I co...

What’s in a name?
Charles Colton is credited with the phrase, “Imitation is the sincerest of flattery.” Like in any facet, imitation is always around us whe...

Victory to Kentucky!
Victory! Victory is defined as an act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition. Basically, Winning in the End. Shoo...