Beer Backstory

St Paddy’s Spotlight – Guinness

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! In honor of this alcoholic holiday, I thought I would feature what is probably the most well known beer on a day like this – Guinness.  Craft or no craft, this is one beer that’s hard Continue Reading →

Negra Modelo Hits U.S. Taps

Grupo Modelo, founded in 1925, is the largest beer producer in Mexico, and as of 2008 was the 6 largest worldwide.  Grupo Modelo owns 7 breweries throughout Mexico.  You have seen  Grupo’s brands — Corona, Victoria, Pacifico, Negra Modelo, Modelo Continue Reading →

Shiner 101 Arrives

Shiner fans get excited.  Hitting Atlanta shelves today is Shiner 101.  This offering by Spoetzl Brewing – Shiner, Texas is a traditional Czech-style pilsner.

The pilsner is a pale lager that origniated in Pilsen, Bohemia – now modern day Czech Republic. Continue Reading →