Carpe DC Food Tours was a welcoming experience during a recent visit to our nation’s capital, Washington D.C. As a town known for its political clout, ties to the African American community and widely recognized national monuments, I was intrigued to learn more about the food behind this renowned city. That’s where Carpe DC Food Tours came in. It was inspired by a passion for …
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Everyone should be a fan of hard root beer. How could you not be? It’s like reliving a childhood experience but with alcohol – what’s not to like? Judge me if you want to but hard root beer is my little slice of heaven in the craft beer world. Beer Review Enter Sprecher Fire Brewed Hard Root Beer. Brewed by Sprecher Brewing Company out of …
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Believe it or not, I hate beer. At least I used to. That was before I understood the complexity of craft beer brewing and the chemistry behind it all. Maybe it’s the foodie in me that enjoys mixing together a variety of things to make one kick ass product. Enter hard root beer. It’s the adult version of an all-time kid’s favorite that finally …
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I posed this question on my Facebook page yesterday and I got a few responses. Just as I predicted, most people didn’t know what an IPA was. You may hear it in conversation at your local bar or one of your friends might make a comment like “Yeah, the IBUs in this one has to be in the 50s!” You then proceed to look at …
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It seems like it was just yesterday someone uttered the term “craft beer” to me. I honestly turned around and asked “what the heck is that?” Unbeknownst to little ol’ me, this recent beverage craze would take the culinary world by storm and I’d see it transform right before my eyes. Enter Funky Buddha Brewery. Founded back in 2010, these beer craftmasters opened a 40,000 …
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Summer time is here again and that means it’s food festival season in every corner and crevice of North America. Seasonal fruits are highlighted and showcased during festivals created in their honor such as strawberries, cherries, even lentils and asparagus (just to name a few)! Craft beers, BBQ & bourbon often come together during this time and makes for one-of-a-kind outings for you & your …
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