Happy Birthday To The Beer Wench!
Exactly one year ago today, (February 7, 2008) … The Beer Wench blog was born.
More than just the blog was created on that most infamous date.
The Beer Wench is more than just a blog about beer. It is my identity, my personality and my brand.
The Beer Wench is not my alter ego.
The Beer Wench is synonymous with Ashley V. Routson. We are one and the same.
I am The Beer Wench.
Both the blog and the person have come a long way in just one year. My obsession with beer has extended way beyond the American craft beers that initially inspired my passion for beer. My focus has broadened to international beers from such countries as Norway, Italy, The Netherlands, England, Germany, Scottland … and most importantly, Belgium.
The original goal of this blog was “to become more educated on the world of beer.” This statement remains as true today as it was the day I first wrote it. The Beer Wench blog was originally focused on the city of Columbus, OH. This focus has obviously changed. First off, I no longer live in Columbus. And second, I prefer to engage and interact with readers on a national and international level – rather than narrow my focus to just one city. (No offense Columbus, I still love ya.)
Many people have had a tremendous impact on both my blog and my experiences with beer. Instead of listing out every single person that has had an influence on The Beer Wench, I have chosen to send out a tremendously huge giant big THANK YOU to all of my friends, family, readers, fellow bloggers, bartenders, mentors and so on and so forth.
The Beer Wench exists because all of you have embraced her … and for this, I am eternally grateful! Thank you for your support, encouragement and leadership!
Happy Birthday to The Beer Wench!
Marko February 7th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Happy Birthday!! This is my first stop for all things beer.
hvwinegoddess February 7th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Happy Birthday! Cheers….have a Keegan Ale straight from the Hudson Valley:)
techcommdood February 7th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Happy Blogday!
Gwen February 7th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
How sweet, I blogged about you this week as my new fav blog!! http://btpf.blogspot.com/ I guess it was a pre Birthday present!
Keep up the good work, I am addicted!
Marcus February 7th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
I like your work! Keep up the profession and dont stop…
Cheers &
Happy beer-versary!
prfx February 7th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Happy B-day!!!! Great work.
-Maxwell aka ciceronito.wordpress.com
thisiswhyidrink February 8th, 2009 at 12:12 am
Happy Birthday. Just found the blog, and I am a fan.
Sigaro Frantolio February 8th, 2009 at 3:48 am
Happy Birthday and grats!!!1!
Chipper Dave February 8th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Grats on finishing your 1st bloggerversary! Look forward to more beery goodness this year.
dale February 9th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Congratulations and happy blogday!
kevin keith February 9th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Happy birthday and continued success on the blog! You are my first stop on all things beer!
Artie Isaac February 10th, 2009 at 7:22 am
Way to go. You are admired — and missed. Onward!
The Beer Wench February 10th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Thank you. You are an inspiration to me … a mentor I will never forget!
Dr Beer Love February 17th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Wenchie – congrats on the one year mark. Always a great read with some of the best, most fun writing on the beernet.
The Beer Wench April 11th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
You are truely an amazing woman! Keep following your dreams and I will be there to heop you make them come true! Your dear friend! wlcarryc
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