Charm City: Beer on Baltimore’s Waterfront
One of the best parts of beer traveling is finding neighborhood watering holes that you wish were in your own neighborhood. And find them we did in Baltimore. Or, as the locals pronounce it, Bawlmer....
Paul Ruschmann
A Buckeye Beer Tour
It’s easy to overlook places close to home. Maryanne’s dad used to lament how many people who grew up just a short bus or train ride from New York City and never visited the Statue of Liberty or the observation ...
Exit 139 and Beyond
New Jersey residents identify where they live by indicating the Garden State Parkway exit nearest their home. As kids, we never gave it a second thought. It was just a part of everyday life. Paul’s was 139B. Maryanne was 50 ...
Bonjour Montreal
Even before we became Beer Travelers in earnest, Montreal was a favorite destination. The city’s francophone roots are still strong, and French remains the language you’ll hear spoken most often. Don’t let that scare you off. Your efforts to speak ...
Belgian Masterpieces, American Style
“Mussels in Brussels?” That’s what the gal who wrote our plane ticket asked us before our first trip to Belgium....
Wandering the Windy City
Mention Chicago to most people, and what comes to mind? Conventions, sports and, oh yes, unpredictable weather. Not long ago, a convention landed us in the city, and Mother Nature greeted us with 90 degree heat and humidity to match. ...
Heaven, North of the Bridge
“And if you’re looking for heaven, it’s north of the bridge.” That’s the way we see it in Michigan....
Beer Traveling in Tourist Class
Great beer in new places is always something to look forward to. But much of the fun of Beer Traveling is discovering something new. A brewery tour is a pleasant way to do both. It’s a thirst-quenching way to spend ...
The Bad Catholic’s Guide to Wine, Whiskey and Song
One of the oddest places I’ve ever stopped for a beer is Het Elfte Gebod, a bar in the shadow of Antwerp’s cathedral. Its interior is packed with statues from rescued churches, and you’re more likely to hear a Gregorian ...
Central Europe: Beer and Unexpected Memories
We’re long time believers that no matter where you go, you’ll always find a memorable place to have a beer or two. Sometimes the memories come from the venues. Sometimes they come from the beer. And sometimes it’s the unexpected ...
