Down the Saison Rabbit Hole

At my job, I’m asked a lot of questions about beer, and I’ve noticed that some questions get asked over and over again. Some people ask for specific types of beer that aren’t as easy to locate as the IPAs (“Where are your beers aged in Bourbon barrels?” “What chili beers do y’all have?”). Sometimes […]

Spice Fiend

Guys, I have a confession: I fucking love spicy food. And when I say spicy, I mean actually spicy, not “white people spicy.” I’ve had strangers concerned for me when I order food. I’ve had people double check to make sure I really want my food that spicy. I’ve had people watch me eat food […]

The Road to Advanced Cicerone

October 30, 2015 was the day that I found out that I had passed my Certified Cicerone® exam, and I was ecstatic. I remember falling on the floor emitting a noise that was part Banshee scream, part gut-wrenching cry. All the work I had put into studying had paid off, and my status in the […]