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perfect pour dublin

With the closing of my nearby Crafted Draft, I went on a mission to find another great Columbus area beer store. After scouring Yelp and other online reviews, I learned about Pour Perfect Beverage Co and decided to see if it lived up to the five star rating hype. Spoiler alert: it does. Here’s why …

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beermosa

Who doesn’t love a boozy brunch? One of my favorite spots in Columbus for a Sunday morning nosh session is Wolf’s Ridge Brewery. And while they have some awesome breakfast cocktails, I tend to always accompany my Toad in the Hole food order with the classic Beermosa. As the name suggests, a beermosa is a …

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how to trade beer

When you think about trading items, you might picture stocks, comic books, records, or other things people barter.  Beer is probably not one of those items. Yet, in every part of the country, people are networking with other brew fans through the art of the trade. How do you trade beer? This is a straightforward …

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remove beer bottle labels

Whether you want to save an awesome beer label or reuse the bottle, removing the label can be a challenge. Having spent time soaking bottles in water, trying to peel and scrub, I went on a quest to determine the best way to remove the labels where the labels were still intact and the bottles …

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what is a pastry stout

In the world of craft beer, new tastes are always going to pull a lot of attention. And while pastry stouts came out many years ago, they just recently started to gain in popularity.  So, what is a pastry stout? A pastry stout is a beer that has an additional sweet flavor element, such as …

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cleaning a growler

Did you find a beer you really love but your local brewery doesn’t sell it bottled or canned? Growlers are a great way to take home beer from your favorite brewery after a day of tasting. You can typically bring your own growler to a brewery or purchase on site for a few dollars. There …

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shelf life of beer

My favorite beer was on sale sometime last year, so I bought three cases.  Don’t judge me, It was a really good sale.  Anyway, I only had room in the fridge for two cases and the third I found a nice cool place in the back of my paint cabinet.  Well, time passed, and I …

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craft beer dog names

There’s not much better in life than sipping a cold beer with your best friend. And your dog will be your best friend through thick and thin. If you’re adding a new dog to your family, why not name them after your favorite beverage (beer, of course)? There are plenty of great beer related terms …

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sour beer breweries

Some people go crazy over the hoppiness of IPAs. But I’ve always loved the puckery, tart taste of sours. Which led to researching the best sour beer breweries in the Columbus area. Here’s what I’ve discovered. Sour Beer Focused Breweries in Columbus: Antiques on High Random Precision Brewing Company Pretentious Barrel House You will notice …

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best ohio breweries

List of Best Ohio Breweries based on aggregating data from Beer Advocate. Looked at breweries with the largest number of highly rated beers. The 5 Best Ohio Breweries 5) Columbus Brewing Company Columbus Brewing Company came in fifth place, with 6 of the top 100 beers. Although, their beer Bodhi ranked in the number 1 …

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