Articles by Carrie Dow

Pabst Blue Ribbon Launches Blue Ribbon Whiskey in Select US Markets

Shot and a beer
by Carrie Dow in Liquor
PBR has launched their own whiskey. Let's keep an open mind and see what is insi...

Great American Beer Festival Tickets Go on Sale August 1-2

Pre-sale August 1
by Carrie Dow in Beer
The Great American Beer Festival will take place in Denver at the Colorado Conve...
 

BrewDog Announces Puppy Parental Leave for Its Employees

It's Pawesome!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Staff both in the UK and the US will now receive one week of paid leave when the...

Have the Perfect Pint Experience with Guinness in Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Guinness is providing an opportunity for North Americans to learn how to pour th...
 

Over 100 Craft Brews to Try at Brooklyn Pour

New brews for you!
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Over 100 craft brews to be poured!...

Enjoy History and Drinking on the Cruzan Rum Distillery Tour

"Welcome to the Don't Hurry"
by Carrie Dow in Liquor
When people think of drinking the Virgin Islands, they often think of cocktails ...
 

Linebacker DeMarcus Ware Gives Rare Whisky to Denver Bronco Teammates After Super Bowl Victory

A little something, something
by Carrie Dow in Liquor
Ware will present all of his teammates with a special gift of Crown Royal XR whi...

BeerProv Hits New York's Highline Ballroom, Jan. 22

Laughs and Lagers
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Yes, there will be drinking, including the folks onstage....
 

Cochon555 and Punch Kings Return to Cities Nationwide for 2016 Competition

Pigs and punches
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
This event features master chefs and bartenders from around the country creating...

Learn Whiskey 101 at The Flatiron Room, Nov. 3 & 21

Electives
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
The Flatiron Room has an elective course just for whiskey lovers. ...
 

Taste, Learn, and Explore on the New York Beer & Brewery Tour

Beers and breweries
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
The best part is guests can enjoy the fruits of the breweries' labor without the...

Boston Brewing Company's Jim Koch Announces Samuel Adams LongShot Homebrew Contest Winners and Nitro Brews Coming Soon

by Carrie Dow in Beer
Big things are happening at Boston Beer Company as proved by founder Jim Koch ov...
 

Recap: 2015 Great American Beer Festival (Photos)

by Carrie Dow in Beer
This past weekend saw the 29th Annual Great American Beer Festival come and go. ...

Oskar Blues to Open Brewery in Austin, Texas in 2016

Live music capital of the world!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Oskar Blues has taken over the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and the Pisgah Forest...
 

Watermark Bar presents Oktoberfest New York

Prost!
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
The Watermark Bar is bringing Oktoberfest to NYC....

Sip and Slurp at the Brooklyn Oyster Riot at Brooklyn Brewery, Sept. 10

Slurp and suds
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Meet, mingle, and learn from oyster farmers in a fun and immersive oyster atmosp...
 

Drink up at The Village Voice 5th Annual Brooklyn Pour Craft Beer Festival, Sept. 26

Suds and Ciders Galore
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
The Village Voice will host the 5th Annual curated Brooklyn Pour Craft Beer Tast...

Sip for the Sea at Central Park Zoo, Sept. 16

Benefit for the New York Aquarium
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
The Wildlife Conservation Society will host the 3rd Annual Sip for the Sea on We...
 

Close out the Summer With a Brooklyn Brewery Pairing Dinner at Heights Tavern, Sept. 1

Frozen Summer Ale Cocktail, Anyone?
by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Enjoy five courses and five beers to bring the season to a close....

Sierra Nevada is the Official Beer of the 2015 World Ski Championships

Go for the gold!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
The world's best skiers will descend on the slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Feb...
 

Brew Big Red: A Brewery Tour of Lincoln, NE

by Carrie Dow in Beer
The college town of Lincoln, Nebraska is home to plenty of impressive taps....

Holiday Bubbly 101: 5 Sparkling Wines Under $30

Bring some bubbly to this year's holiday party
by Carrie Dow in Wine
Need some bubbly for the holidays? The Drink Nation is here to help!...
 

Recap of the 2014 Great American Beer Fest (Photos)

by Carrie Dow in Beer
Couldn't make it to Denver for this year's Great American Beer Festival? Click t...

Samuel Adams' Jim Koch Announces Homebrew Longshot Winners at GABF

Homebrews and Cru
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Four home brewers from around the country won a trip to Denver to visit GABF and...
 

What's New and What To Do at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival

The USA's biggest beer competition returns
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Where you one of the lucky few to get Great American Beer Festival tickets? Cong...

Green Flash Brewing's West Coast IPA Makes Historic Atlantic Crossing

An American IPA in Belgium
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Green Flash Brewing's flagship beer, West Coast IPA, will be brewed, bottled and...
 

2014 Punch King (Actually Queen) Crowned in Denver

Bacon and Bourbon
by Carrie Dow in Culture
The competition was fierce and only one prevailed, but everyone who attended cam...

St. John Brewers and the Tap Room Brings the Craft Beer Revolution to the US Virgin Islands

by Carrie Dow in Beer
St. Johns has something that sets it apart from these other US Virgin Islands, r...
 

Beer Review: Red Hook Audible Ale

Call an Audible
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Fill your passion bucket with Audible Ale by Red Hook and Dan Patrick Show....

Aloha From Maui Brewing Company, Where the Only Thing Colder Than the Beer Is the Iced Bar Top

A taste of the Hawaiin spirit through beer
by Carrie Dow in Beer
Maui Brewing has an impressive lineup of brews, offering a variety of styles tha...
 

Samuel Adams Introduces Cold Snap at Great American Beer Festival Brunch

Beer for breakfast!
by Carrie Dow in Beer
What better place than the Great American Beer Festival for Boston Beer Company ...

Epic Beer Festivals Hit Cities Across the Nation

by Carrie Dow in Event Listing
Want to be an integral part of the action? The best way to experience an Epic Be...
 

Wynkoop Brewing Company seeks 2013 Beerdrinker of the Year

by Carrie Dow in Beer
To enter, submit a "Beer Resume" that includes your beer philosophy, details on ...

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