It’s been a crazy week! I teamed up with a group of our local podcast community that we lovingly call the “Cincy Pod Squad” to knock out the Flying Pig this year – and it was insane to say the least. On top of that, HighGrain Brewing Company opened their new location in Springfield Twp – and I have some fun drinks calling my name from the fridge. It’s going to be a good one! The post The Weekly Pint – Episode 212 – Why Would People Do This For Fun? appeared first on The Gnarly Gnome ..read more

HighGrain Hopes To Become Part Of A New Neighborhood With Brentwood Written By: The Gnarly Gnome Photography By: The Gnarly Gnome 5/6/2024 It’s hard to open your already existing brewery in a space that was a community hub for decades before you took it over. It sets you up for people to walk into your doors with expectations, often lofty ones. That’s exactly what is happening with the new HighGrain Brewing Company location over in Springfield Township at the former Brentwood Bowl building on Winton Road. I might be getting a little bit ahead of myself, though. Let’s talk about HighGrain just ..read more

High Noon Unveils New Vodka Iced Tea: A Must-Try for Summer Image Provided Summer is just around the corner, and High Noon is ready to make a splash with a new addition to their lineup that’s perfect for those sunny days ahead. High Noon, a leading name in the ready-to-drink (RTD) market, has ventured beyond their well-loved hard seltzers to introduce a fresh take on a classic: High Noon Vodka Iced Tea. This new offering is not just another RTD; it’s a premium hard tea crafted with real ingredients for a genuinely refreshing experience. For those who follow the trends in the beverage industry ..read more

It’s a hard world to navigate, this modern one where craft breweries, brewpubs, bars, and restaurants must constantly figure out what those terms mean. What can you keep giving your customers that not only keeps them interested, but stays true to your personality at the same time? Dead Low Brewing has been through a lot in the almost five years that they’ve been open, and through it all they keep proving that they are a little more than just one thing. Guests This Episode Brock Lusch – Dead Low Brewing Chris “Coop” Cooper – Dead Low Brewing From The Beer Fridge Dead Low Brewing – German Pil ..read more

Braxton, Molly Wellmann, And O.K.I. Unveil Their New Cocktail Program By: The Gnarly Gnome Photos By: The Gnarly Gnome 4/30/2024 Full disclosure: Braxton invited me to an event to explore their new cocktails and handed out some freebies for those of us who were there. They asked us to post about it on social media, but beyond that, they don’t have any oversight on what my thoughts are—and it doesn’t change my feelings either way. When the news first hit that Braxton was going to revamp their cocktails in all their taprooms via a new collaboration with Molly Wellmann and O.K.I. Bourbon drinker ..read more

The road for Bad Tom Smith hasn’t always been smooth. They have had plenty of ups and downs throughout their story, and with new ownership coming on board recently, it seemed like a wonderful time to sit down and talk about how they’re looking to turn things around with this new chapter for the brewery. They have a new brewer on board, an upcoming new location, and a refreshed vision for what the brand means to guests who find themselves stepping into their taproom. We explore their story and their vision and drink a few beers along the way! Guests On This Episode Brandon Cruz Evan Braden Fr ..read more

Cincinnati (And Ohio) Take Home Honors During This Year’s World Beer Cup By: The Gnarly Gnome 4/27/2024 I’ve heard the annual World Beer Cup, which takes place during the Craft Brewer’s Conference, referred to as the Olympics of Beer. It’s certainly one of the largest competitions and might even be the most prestigious as well. Every year as the live stream kicks off, I sit on the edge of my barstool, patiently waiting to see if Cincinnati can add to an already impressive medal count that the city has taken home. Every year, I’m blown away not only by Cincinnati’s ability to make award-winnin ..read more

Braxton, O.K.I., And Molly Freaking Wellmann. By: The Gnarly Gnome 4/23/24 The world of craft beverages is evolving and blurring the lines between what folks enjoy and where they like to enjoy it. This is good news for those of us who like a little bit of everything, and even better news if you’re one of the curious folks who wants to try something that is a little outside of your typical comfort zone. Braxton Brewing Company is teaming up with Molly Wellmann and O.K.I. Bourbon to craft a new cocktail program and full-on bourbon experience for drinkers in their taproom. It shouldn’t be very s ..read more

With a trip to Columbus in the rearview mirror, there are more than a few things to talk about on this week’s episode. I took a spin through ALL our stops while we were out of town and gave you the highlights (and lowlights of each one). Since it’s been a few weeks, we had a nice selection of beer label approvals to cover—and there were some goodies in the mix! The live viewers selected a mystery beer out of the beer fridge, and I ended up with an absolutely great pint of Urban Artifact’s Papaya Passionfruit Green Tea Fruit Tart. The Weekly Pint is more than a live show that airs on Facebook ..read more

Navigating the busy world of Cincinnati Beer can be tough, and if you’ve been following along with any of my work, you know how passionate I am about it. When I hear about other folks who are working hard to help with the same mission, I love it. Jennifer Craig just wrote the ‘Pocket Guide To Cincinnati’s Breweries, ‘ and I wanted to sit down and ensure that all of you knew about it, as well as give you a little peek into why she wrote it in the first place! A massive shoutout to Grainworks Brewing Company for unknowingly hosting the show this week! If you want to purchase your own copy of the ..read more