Background Three friends Michael Oxton, Mike O’Mara, and Rob Burns began home brewing in a Somerville, MA kitchen in 2007. They called themselves “Night Shift Brewing” – desk workers by day, home brewers by night. In 2010, the trio began…
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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Night Shift Brewery, Everett, MA
Tagged with: Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Boston, Brew Pub, Craft Beer, craft brew, Everett, IPA, Massachusetts, Michael Oxton, Mike O'Mara, Night Shift Brewing, Owl's Nest, Rob Burns, Sours, travel
Crooked Goat Brewing, Sebastopol, CA
Background Crooked Goat Brewing is the result of the six friends’ chipping in for a 10-gallon brewing system that got moved around from garage to garage in Petaluma in 2013. According to owners Rich Allen, Paul Vyenielo, Scott Timann, Will…
Tagged with: ABV, Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Brew Pub, California, Craft Beer, craft brew, Crooked Goat Brewing, IPA, Sebastopol, The Barlow, travel
3 Floyds Brewing Company, Munster, IN
Background 3 Floyds Brewing Company has certainly become one of the rock stars in the American craft beer scene. In 1996, Nick Floyd opened the brewery with his father, Michael, as a primary investor and his brother, Simon, helping out…
Tagged with: 3 FLOYDS BREWING CO., Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Brew Pub, Craft Beer, craft brew, Dark Lord Imperial Stout, Illinois, INDIANA, IPA, MUNSTER, travel, Yum Yum, Zombie vs. Unicorn
Mountain Rambler Brewery, Bishop, CA
Background Three friends from Bishop California opened Mountain Rambler Brewery in 2014 with the help of crowdfunding. Owner Joe Lane is a second-generation “Eastsider”, east of the Sierra Nevadas; his grandparents arrived in Mammoth in 1948. Lane worked as a…
Tagged with: Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Bishop, Brew Pub, California, Craft Beer, craft brew, Erik Schat's Bakery, IPA, Mountain Rambler Brewery, travel
Escape Craft Brewery, Redlands, CA
Background Melissa & Josh Fisher opened Escape Craft Brewery in 2015. Josh has been a craft beer enthusiast and home brewer since his early 20s. He actually worked up to an impressive 10 tap kegerator system at home. At the encouragement…
Tagged with: ABV, Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Brew Pub, California, Craft Beer, craft brew, Escape Craft Brewery, IPA, Redlands, travel
Chicago Brewing Company, Las Vegas NV
We visited the Chicago Brewing Company in Four Queens hotel downtown Las Vegas. It was a comfy place to have a beer at the bar and play some video poker. The beer was pretty generic but satisfied the need at…
Tagged with: Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, Brew Pub, Chicago Brewing Co, Craft Beer, Las Vegas, Nevada, travel
Lonesome Valley Brewing, Prescott AZ
Background Brian and Joanne Cole along with Mike Symington opened the doors of Lonesome Valley Brewing on Halloween 2013, without beer. Due to the government shutdown, their federal brewing license took longer to process than they had money to pay rent! They…
Tagged with: Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, Brew Pub, Brian Cole, Craft Beer, craft brew, Joany Cole, Lonsesome Valley Brewing, Mike Symington, Prescott, travel
Westbound & Down Brewing, Idaho Springs, CO
Background – Westbound & Down Brewing Westbound & Down Brewing Company joining with The Buffalo Restaurant and Bar, a historic staple of this former mining town, opened their doors December 4, 2015. Jake Gardner, the head brewer came to Westbound after four years as…
OHSO Brewery, Phoenix, AZ
Background – OHSO Brewery OHSO Brewery opened in Phoenix in 2011. John Lane, a native of Traverse City, Michigan, and partner Pat Walsh are the duo behind O.H.S.O. Lane worked for years in the restaurant business and teamed up with…
Tagged with: Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Brew Pub, Craft Beer, Gilbert, IPA, John Lane, O.H.S.O. Brewery, Paradise Valley, Pat Walsh, Phoenix, Scottsdale, travel
Jack’s Abby, Framingham, MA
Background Jack’s Abby was founded in 2011 by three brothers, Jack, Eric, and Sam Hendler. Jack is the head brewer. Jack’s Abby is loyal to lager, a German style that requires a longer fermenting process. The Jack’s Abby brewing team travels…
Tagged with: Beer Pilgrimage, Beer Trail, beercation, Brew Pub, Craft Beer, craft brew, IPA, Jack's Abby, Massachusetts, Pearly Wit, Smoke and Dagger, Sours, Terroirdome, travel
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