Five years ago today, I launched this website. If you asked me back then, where I thought I would be in five years, I would never have thought I’d be where I am today. But, that is a good thing – a very good thing. The embarrassing truth is that I really, really wanted to […]
Yesterday marked the 2nd Annual International #IPAday — a global celebration dedicated to one of craft beer’s most beloved and iconic styles — the India Pale Ale. Last year, a lot of people wanted stats on the event — specifically Twitter stats — but I was unable to track down any tools that could give […]
In dog years, 19 years is like forever. Same with craft beer. Back in 1993, when Avery Brewing Co. first started its operations, there were barely 500 craft breweries in the U.S. Nineteen years later, there are nearly 2000 — a number which is growing at an exponential rate. For those unfamiliar, Avery Brewing Co. […]
In honor of Earth Month, Whole Foods Market (@WholeFoods) and The Beer Wench (@TheBeerWench) are encouraging friends and fans to toast to organic beers with their Apr. 10 “Save the Planet, Drink Organic” Twitter Tasting. The organic beer-themed tasting takes place on Twitter from 8-9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Apr. 10. The tasting, featuring four […]
Those of your who follow me on Twitter are probably aware of my infatuation and preoccupation with Whole Foods Market. What can I say? As a daughter of an environmentalist and health food nut, I grew up supporting local agriculture and companies dedicated to producing ethical and healthy products. I was taught how to read […]
Considering collaboration beers are one of the fastest growing trends in the craft beer industry, it is only natural for bloggers to follow suit and work together as well. Beer bloggers Angelo De Ieso of BREWPUBLIC and Ashley V Routson of Drink With The Wench have banded together for a series of collaborative blogs posts, […]
DRINK WITH THE WENCH PRESENTS: The Beer Blogger Interview Series Curious what goes on in the minds of your favorite beer bloggers? Well, The Beer Wench is and she has embarked upon a mission to interview as many beer bloggers that she can — from all over the world. Are you a beer blogger? Do […]
“Artie, I think I want to start a blog.” “Ashley, stop thinking.” And on that fateful day in October 2007, I stopped thinking and started writing. My first blog (hazy stars) was inspired by Artie Isaac, my employer and my most influential mentor at the time. My sincere desire to work for Young Isaac was […]
Even the Miss USA pageant doesn’t end with the crowning of the victor, so we decided that our “20 Most Eligible Bachelors of Craft Beer” needed to include some special awards as well. Since the men were all judged on three separate measures (please read the rules and criteria on my previous post), we decided […]
I must admit that, as much as I truly do love craft beer, the best part of the craft beer industry (hands down) is the people. Case and point: my good friend Jason Oliver. Jason and I first crossed paths at the inaugural Great Lakes Craft Brewers Water Conservation Conference in Milwaukee just under two […]
