Background Jeffrey Stuffings with his brother Michael Steffing founded Jester King Brewery in 2010. The idea behind Jester King was to create a brewery that follows traditional Belgian methods such as blending and spontaneous fermentation. Jester King is located near Dripping…
Tag: Beer Pilgrimage
Set out on your own beer pilgrimage
If you enjoy discovering great craft beer while you are on vacation, the tools available at Searchfortheholyale are just what you need to embark on your own beer pilgrimage. We research the background of breweries we visit to learn how those brewery entrepreneurs brought their dream to life. We also describe the tasting room, the beer selection and our overall experience. Finally, we mention any other breweries that are in the same area as well as any nearby lodging.
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Peticolas Brewing, Dallas, TX
After more than 10 years as a lawyer, Michael Peticolas walked away from his practice and become a respected leader in the Dallas craft brewery community. Michael, along with his wife, Melissa, opened Peticolas Brewing Co. in December 2011. His…
Tagged with: Beer blog, Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Brewery, Dallas, Melissa Peticola, Michael Peticolas, Peticolas Brewing, Road Trip
Southern Heights Brewing, Austin, TX
Background Chris Rich and Austin Russell opened Southern Heights Brewing in November 2018. Rich primarily attributes a 2009 trip to Fort Collins, Colo., as inspiration for their 15-barrel brewery. The duo took a business trip there for a week and visited…
Tagged with: Austin, Austin Russell, Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Chris Rich, Craft Beer, Tahitian Dreamin', travel
Girdwood Brewing, Girdwood, AK
Background Girdwood Brewing was founded by twin brothers, brew engineers Rory and Brett Marenco, beer ambassador Josh Hegna, and chief tasting officers Amy Shimek and Karl McLaughlin. Nestled in scenic Girdwood, Alaska, Girdwood Brewing Company opened its doors in March…
Tagged with: Alyeska, Amy Shimek, Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Brett Marenco, Craft Beer, IPA, Josh Hegna, Karl McLaughlin, Rory Marenco, travel
Grace Ridge Brewing, Homer, AK
Background Don and Sherry Stead opened Grace Ridge Brewing in 2016. Don began brewing his own beer in 1988 while the couple still lived in San Diego. He continued perfecting his recipes through to couples move to Homer in 1995.…
Tagged with: Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Craft Beer, craft brew, Don Stead, Homer, Sadie Peak IPA, Sherry Stead, Tart Cherry IPA, travel
Lazarus Brewing, Austin, TX
Background Christian Cryder, and his wife Marilyn moved to Austin from Missoula, Montana in 2013 with the explicit intent of opening a brewpub. It took 2 years to identify the right building, 8 months for design and licensure and about…
Zilker Brewing, Austin, TX
Background Brothers Forrest and Patrick Clark and longtime friend Marco Rodriguez opened the doors to Zilker Brewing in April 2015. Marco and Patrick have known each other for over 20 years attending high school together in Lago Vista. The trio…
Homer Brewing Company, Homer, AK
Background – Homer Brewing Company Homer Brewing Company opened for business in 1996. Kenai peninsula’s first brewery was the brainchild of three friends brought together by a local homebrew cooperative. Steve McCasland, Lasse Holmes & Karen Berger began with a 3 barrel…
The Brewtorium, Austin, TX
Background Chris Rauschuber, an award-winning home-brewer, and Whitney Roberts, a business development and marketing maven, are the power couple behind The Brewtorium. The couple’s first date was at a brewpub and craft beer has been the catalyst for many of their…
Kenai River Brewing, Soldotna, AK
Background Doug Hogue and Wendell Dutcher, friends and homebrewers for years, opened Kenai River Brewing in 2006. When they opened, both had day jobs: Dutcher worked for Homer Electric Association and Hogue was a teacher. The original brew house was shared…
Tagged with: Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beer traveller, beercation, Brew Pub, Craft Beer, craft brew, Doug Hogue, travel, Wendell Dutcher
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