A Final Toast to Blue Point Cask Ales Fest
Today marks Blue Point Brewing’s last Cask Ales Festival at its original location. Although there is a clear split between Long Islanders who are loyal to Blue Point’s brand versus those who argue that the company sold out, neither group can deny that Blue Point and their annual festival did not have an impact on Long Island’s craft beer scene. Nobody will ever forget their first time at Blue Point Cask Ales Fest....
Gluten-Allergy? What to Drink at Beer Fests
As someone with a gluten-allergy, many people ask me what I drink at beer festivals. Although I am no able to taste everything, there are a great number of beers and ciders I can try if I know what to look for. Not all festivals have many options, but Blue Point Cask Ale Festival is one the best ones for Celiacs to attend. This year’s festival took place on Saturday, April 22 at Blue Point Brewery and it was expected to be the...
Sex and the Cider: Carrie’s Cosmo
Finally, my Cosmo-inspired cider completed fermentation and officially kegged last night! I have always been a fan of Carrie from “Sex and the City” and her fancy pink drinks. I give her credit for always ordering one without knocking it over. Since I know I’m not as graceful as Carrie and her Cosmos,I thought I would make a Cosmo-inspired cider. My version: “Sex and the Cider” 9% ABV is made of zesty...
2017 Hops & Props
Once again, I’m pouring at Hops & Props on Feb. 11 at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. Last year Jason Scott and I brewed a 6% gluten-free beer, so this year, I brewed a cider instead. I had originally planned to bring my Cosmo-inspired cider, but it isn’t ready so look out for it at the next festival! If you missed my Instagram post, check out the ingredients I added to it. Bringing “Sex in...
NYC Super Craft Beer Fest
Get ready for the second annual NYC Super Craft Beer Festival at Watermark Bar on Pier 15 this Saturday, July 30. This all-day event will have over 80 craft breweries showcasing their best beer and ciders and the “Cocktail Guru” will be on-site making cocktails using craft beers featured at the fest. While enjoying a breathtaking panorama of the Brooklyn skyline, Watermark will be serving up delectable dishes to pair with your...
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