Outside the Pint is a look at some of the activities that unfold outside the glass. From marketing to trends to social media to behaviors, OTP taps into the libations scene and candidly discusses the bad, the great, and everything in between. The Rant For those of you who know […]
What is ‘The Untappd Culture?’ A long time ago in a craft beer galaxy far, far away, there existed the ability to simply enjoy a beer without talking about it on the Internet. No instant beer selfies that showed the world what was in front of you. No ability to […]
If there’s one thing in life that you can always depend on, it’s this: Music makes everything better. Don’t believe me? Here’s an example. I was just recently faced with the mundane task of cleaning out and organizing my garage. It’s not exactly something I was looking forward to, nor […]
Last night, I had an opportunity to return to my alma mater of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford to speak about blogging, social media, podcasting, and the birth of Breaking Brews and the Pittsburgh Craft Beer Network. While those were the focal points of the evening, getting the chance […]
36 years. 13,140 days. 315,360 hours. 18,921,600 minutes. In all that time spent on Earth, I’ve never really been a huge fan of math. But I took the time to carry the seven and what not because it’s taken all that time to truly find the path I was born […]
For as long as I can remember, pierogies have been a part of my life. When my sister and I were wee little tikes, our grandmother used to babysit us daily while Mom and Dad were off at work. We always had fun and, looking back, maybe were a little […]
The story of a great brewery often begins with the smallest of ideas snowballing into something enormous. Arguably, one of the most recognized and world-renowned craft breweries is Dogfish Head in Milton, Delaware. Their name is synonymous with forward-thinking craft beer excellence, having built a reputation through consistently going against […]
Brew. Taste. Gather. These three words represent the rallying cry that Spoonwood Brewing in Bethel Park has used to establish themselves as a major part of Pittsburgh’s craft beer landscape. In three little words, so many stories can be found. When we get together with those closest to us, it’s […]
Defining The Craft is a brief look at different beer styles that will help you learn whether they’re right for you. Ultimately, words can’t truly turn you on to a solid craft beer. You have to smell, taste, and savor each sip to truly discover if it’s one you’ll come […]