If there were candy conversation hearts for beer lovers, what would they say? I came up with a few: BEER ME, WYSO, WANNA PINT, HOPPY 4 U, LUKR LOVE, and WILL U BEER MINE? I might be onto something. Conversations via candy might be a more effective way to communicate. From my single-life experience, I […]
Is it possible to maintain an abdominal six-pack after drinking craft beer on the regular? Professionally speaking as a registered dietitian my answer is, “It depends.” You have to work for your beer. This means you have to expend more energy (exercise) than you take in unless you have an amazing metabolic rate. There’s no […]
Most of us have made the choice to cut back on drinking for the New Year or not drink the month of January (“dry January”) at some point in our lives. If you are planning on this, I am here to help you decide how to end 2024 making your last delicious decisions. Are you […]
Fall is for fuzzy sweaters, warm socks, and boots. It is the time of year for football and comfort food. The nights are cooler for a better night’s sleep. The summer sky leaves us with a lighter hue of blue, and the leaves on the trees turn into a beautiful spectrum of orange. It gets […]
I am no expert. But it makes sense that your sign and personality affect what you favor in your glass. Whether you’re a fire, earth, air, or water sign, you have your preferences! If you have been less than pleased with your palate choices, perhaps my suggestions will help. Aries: The ram is headstrong. They […]
The town of Bristol has a concert series from June 21 to July 2. Most town officials decided not to allow a local beer garden at these events. As you know, Bristol is home to three breweries: Pivotal Brewing, Six Pack Brewing, and Vigilant Brewing. My guess is Bristol officials prefer locals to take a […]
As you may know, I am brewing a beer with Vigilant Brewery for Motif’s 20th Anniversary. I presented this project in December of 2022 to Motif and Vigilant Brewing. During this time, I have committed my Saturdays to learning how to brew beer at Vigilant Brewing with the help of Vigilant’s brewers John Otero, Chris […]
Happy Pride month! This month is devoted to the celebration of LGBTQ+ community. Pride is a sense of well-being and worth. This is something everyone deserves. There are local individuals celebrating LGBTQ+ community while also sharing a love for local beer. Shannon Curley formed a group called Queers & Beers of Rhode Island in January […]
I am usually advising you on what beers to drink, aren’t I? Now, I am advising you on where to go to enjoy one. There are a lot of local spots including beer bars, restaurants, and breweries to choose from, which is good news, because the ambiance of where you are makes everything you drink […]
Summertime is near. Almost time for the smell of cut grass and steak on the grill. I don’t have a grill, but I have neighbors who do. I am tempted to walk over with a forked baked potato in one hand, a napkin tucked under my chin, and a knife in the other hand when […]