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Inside the Mash Tun: Matt Van Wyk of Oakshire Brewing

Curious about the brilliant minds behind some of the world’s best craft beers? So is The Wench, which is why I’ve started the “Inside the Mash Tun” brewer spotlight series featuring some of the most talented men and women in the craft beer industry. Today I would like to introduce to Matt Van Wyk, the […]

Matt Van Wyk

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Behind the Twitter Avatar: @Oakshire 1

DRINK WITH THE WENCH PRESENTS: Behind the Twitter Avatar Series Are you curious about the men and women “hiding” behind Twitter avatar of the world’s most beloved craft breweries? Well, you are not alone. The Wench has gone behind the scenes to reveal and introduce you to the individuals who possess the ever coveted social […]


That Which We Call A Rose: The Black IPA Name Debate 17

What’s in a name? Apparently a lot, as evidenced by the seemingly endless debate over the name of one of the newest style categories of beer. Black India Pale Ale India Black Ale American-style India Black Ale American-style Black Ale Cascadian Dark Ale All names for what is, at its most basic, a really hoppy […]

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