"Unless you show me one redeeming quality, I am going to destroy humanity." This is what the alien says to me after … Read More
Five beers to know this week: Special releases for Breeders’ Cup, Arboretums and Lomparties
Is life destined or a series of random unconnected choices and outcomes? I am wondering this because it is 8:26 a.m., … Read More
Five beers to know this week: Breast cancer awareness, Horchata, camo hats and Headless Horsemen
People ask me, "Chris, why do you start off so many posts with the 'People ask me' gimmick?" To which I respond, "Do I … Read More
Five beers to know before the Great American Beer Festival
Unlike the rest of the world, I'm not in Denver at the Great American Beer Festival right now. My schedule didn't allow … Read More
Five beers to know this week featuring zombies, dragons, devils and pumpkin pie
You only get so many chances in life for a fresh start, and buying a new fridge is one of those times. Do pickles get … Read More
Five beers to know this week: New Realm Brewing with new cans and a sip of Alaskan fall
Labor Day. A day off to reflect on labor. Well, for some people. Others needed to keep on laboring for those of us who … Read More
Five beers to know this week: Dogfish Head labors, Schlafly hides a white pumpkin, others celebrate fall
That feeling when you think your writing week is over but remember you still have to get together five beers to know … Read More
Mondays meh: Ease into your day by watching this Bell’s, Deschutes collab beer video, celebrating the Oregon brewery’s 30th anniversary
Can’t get started this morning? No worries. Take your time. Grab a coffee and cue up the video above. It's a mini movie … Read More
Five beers to know this week: Stone anniversary, the Cadillac of melons and a terrible idea
The work of world-renowned artist Yayoi Kusama is a contemplation of the infinite. She does this through meticulous … Read More
Five beers to know this week: Fall seasonals ready for football season, old world beer tributes
Writing Five Beers to Know is a special time that ends each work week. I slip on my writing robe, put on a Weird Al mix … Read More