Sinking our Talons into Taps
There aren’t too many opportunities where you can look a bird of prey squarely in the eyes. And there are even less that you can do so while holding a cold glass of a craft brew in hand, which makes this unique event at Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown one of the most satisfying and rewarding of the year. Elizabeth Santosus of Streetbriar was in charge of assembling the event and, after last year’s success, it was a no-brainer...
Craft Beer Cellar Opens on Long Island
This past weekend, I attended the grand opening for Craft Beer Cellar (CBC), a craft beer bottle shop focused on supporting local breweries, in addition to beers imported on a national and international level. CBC, which officially opened in Port Washington two weeks ago, the first of the franchise on Long Island. I met with owners and Port Washington residents Erin and Trish Molyneux, who gave me a tour of the shop, which included...
Long Ireland’s Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Party
Hundreds of Long Islanders gathered (and staggered) at the fifth annual Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Party at Long Ireland Beer Co. in Riverhead this past Saturday. To commemorate the half-way mark to St. Patrick’s Day, Long Ireland served 12 beers on tap accompanied by live music by Miles to Dayton and Long Ireland Pipes & Drums. I couldn’t miss a second opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! ...
Sea Ink American Sailors & Tattoo Art
SeaInk @ The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor Katie serving for Oyster Bay Brewing Brewers East End Revival Brewers East End Revival Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum photos by michelle...
Uncrafting Central Market’s Beer Contest
As a graphic designer and brewer, I notice ads and commercial spots related to beer, especially craft beer. The marketing for these ads, which range from festivals and new beers to grand openings of breweries, typically have a clear understanding of the audience in the beer community. When I first came across the “King of the Hop” contest ad in Grand Central, I immediately noticed that the competition as a whole was lacking a true...
Going Gluten-Free at NoFo
photo by liz ohl photos by liz ohl One of the toughest obstacles I face living with a gluten allergy is going to beer festivals: experiencing the energy, smelling the hops, and walking away without a single taste of beer because I break out in hives with just one sip. Now that I’m back in the beer community, reconnecting with old friends and making new ones, there are so many more options available to people like me, especially...
Lions, Tigers and Brews at the Central Park Zoo
Let me preface this post with the standard joke… Lions, Tigers and Brews… OH MY! And oh my indeed was the reaction for the Lions, Tigers and Brews event at the Central Park Zoo on June 19 and June 20. I attended the evening of June 19 with my assistant Dora, who has a penchant for IPA/bitter beers. We arrived to the city a bit earlier, taking in the sights and sounds of beautiful Central Park. Come close to 7 pm and we made our way to...
Beer Was Made for Hiking
Not too long ago, I hated nature, but I think it was mostly because nature loved me too much. Anytime I spent more than 15 minutes outdoors, I’d collect a new rash, make friends with a colony of bugs, or somehow trip on a tree root and make out with the dirt. After years of suffering this love-hate relationship, I made a conscientious decision to divorce nature. I became a homebody, ventured off in the dead of winter, and...
Great South Bay Bayfest and Welcome
I am a newbie to craft beer. I’ve been a longtime drinker of the type without even knowing it – or really knowing what’s special. So, when The Brew Babe asked if I would be interested in writing for The Outcask, I admit I hesitated. I have all the proper press credentials – B.A in journalism and several years writing under my belt covering everything from news and politics to music and comic books. So… why was I hesitant to take on...
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