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May 2, 2012 | 4 Comments

TAP NY 2012 – Day One

Saturday was a blur of good food, great beer, and even better ...

Local Spotlight: Stoneyard Bar & Grill at theCraftBeerGirl.com

February 28, 2012 | 1 Comment

Local Spotlight: Stoneyard Bar & Grill, Brockport, NY

Stoneyard Bar & Grill http://www.stoneyardbarandgrill.com What: Bar & Grill with 21 rotating craft ...

February 21, 2012 | 4 Comments

Visiting Southern Tier Brewing Company

Southern Tier Brewing Company is a fantastic brewery to visit and probably ...

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May 22, 2012 | 0 Comments

After reading that they make beer soap (with real hops!) I left a comment about how I’d like to try the Beer Soap with Lagunitas IPA … well, Max Arndt, Swag Brewery co-founder and obviously a nice guy, saw my comment on Aleheads and sent me an email asking if he could send me some! (Of course he also asked if I wouldn’t mind plugging it on my site, that cheeky monkey…)

May 3, 2012 | 2 Comments

TAP NY 2012 – the Saga Continues…

Our first trip to TAP NY will certainly not be our last. We’re already looking forward to next year and planning to get to a few more festivals this summer. If you’ve got any suggestions on where we should head next, please leave a comment. Thanks for the memories TAP NY… and thanks for the beer!

May 2, 2012 | 4 Comments

TAP NY 2012 – Day One

Saturday was a blur of good food, great beer, and even better people. I cannot say enough about the craft beer community… We met so many great people at TAP New York, many of whom we hope to see again soon.

April 19, 2012 | 1 Comment

Good Girls Drink Good Beer

Good Girls Drink Good Beer – the Craft Beer Girl

April 12, 2012 | 13 Comments

the Beer Girl’s Guide to Better Photography!

I have compiled a list of photography tips that are sure to turn your camera roll into a virtual gallery, full of thoughtfully executed photographs that do that artfully crafted brew the justice it deserves.

March 22, 2012 | 16 Comments

Are You a Beer Snob?

I love good beer, that’s obvious… but is my appreciation for superior suds turning me from a craft beer enthusiast to a straight up beer snob? Let me set the scene for you… My sister and I are out to dinner at a local BBQ joint. Within seconds of being seated, our server arrives to [...]

March 15, 2012 | 0 Comments

It’s Official!

I received my Cicerone Certified Beer Server pin today! As someone that loves tchotchkes and mementos, this is unusually exciting to me. I may or may not carry the pin around in my purse in case I need to settle any beer knowledge disputes… you can’t argue with a pin.

March 6, 2012 | 5 Comments

Gaining Street Cred as a Certified Beer Server

The Certified Beer Server requires competent knowledge of beer storage and service issues; modest knowledge of currently popular beer styles and culture; and basic familiarity with beer tasting and flavors, brewing process and ingredients.

March 1, 2012 | 8 Comments

The Craft Beer Girl is getting Married!

The clever guy popped the question in a way sure to win the heart of this Craft Beer Girl, by hiding the ring at the bottom of a Dogfish Head “Heaven & Hell”. For those of you that are unfamiliar with the concoction, it’s a 50/50 blend of Dogfish Head’s 120 Minute IPA (15-20 ABV [...]

February 28, 2012 | 1 Comment

Local Spotlight: Stoneyard Bar & Grill, Brockport, NY

Stoneyard Bar & Grill http://www.stoneyardbarandgrill.com What: Bar & Grill with 21 rotating craft beers on tap. Where: 1 Main Street, Brockport, NY 14420 (corner of Main St & the Erie Canal) When to go: Wednesday nights are “Beer Masters” nights. Enjoy special “Cookin’ with Beer” menu items and once you join their Beer Masters club ($20 for the year), you’ll [...]

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