For Jim Koch and Sam Adams, variety is the spice of life

For Jim Koch and Sam Adams, variety is the spice of life

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The following interview and article was conducting and written in 2013. I'm presenting it here after it first appeared on my separate beer blog, Celebrating the Suds. If you have one of the best selling and best known craft beers on the market, it would be easy to understand putting your time and resources into expanding its reach. When that beer is a pioneering brew like Boston Lager by SamuelAdams, it’s especially easy to understand. Jim Koch, founder of Samuel Adams, doesn’t see it that way. For him, being safe is boring. "The day I want to make the same…
Wham! Make It Big In The Music Industry With This Cheat Sheet!

Wham! Make It Big In The Music Industry With This Cheat Sheet!

Posted inContributed Posts, Music
So you’ve decided that you want to launch a professional career as a music artist. Your dulcet tones mesmerize anyone that listens to you sing. But, how can you make it big in the industry? As you probably know, launching a successful career in music can be a challenge even for the most talented of artists. The good news is that you don’t have to rely on luck to help you on your musical journey. Nor do you have to pray for divine intervention! That’s because this handy cheat sheet will give you some inspiration on how to build the…
Follow These Steps To Brighten Up Your Garden

Follow These Steps To Brighten Up Your Garden

Posted inContributed Posts, Gardening
If you’re an avid gardener, then you should always be looking for things to improve your space. One of those things is giving your garden space a splash of color. Bright and vibrant colors improve the look and feel of a garden, and can turn it into a little piece of paradise. Below, you’ll find three steps you can follow to achieve the colorful effect: (Link: http://bit.ly/2n4vf17) Plant Seasonal Flowers Of course, the easiest way to add some color to your pond is by planting some flowers. A lot of people always ask what the best flowers are for a…
A Hobby That’s Like Music To Your Ears

A Hobby That’s Like Music To Your Ears

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(Image Source) Most people, at some point in their life, has dreams of becoming a musician. Of course, dreams of becoming wildly rich and famous are usually far fetched. But, this doesn't mean that you have to give up on this passion. Unfortunately, though, a lot of people do. And, as life goes on, it’s harder and harder to find the time to do things like this. In most cases, you just have to make the time. And, to help you out, this post will be going through exactly how you can do that. Now, you just have to get…
SUNDAY SIPS: 5 Big, Beastly Barleywines

SUNDAY SIPS: 5 Big, Beastly Barleywines

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Barleywines are an older style of beer. Big, boozy, and perfect for setting aside in the cupboard for a few years, these are beers meant to be sipped (preferably with a nice cigar). These are five worth checking out. Lagunitas Olde Gnarleywine The barleywine, especially the American variation, is a big, bad style of beer known for its refusal to compromise. Don’t believe me? Try a sip of Gnarleywine by Lagunitas. The aroma is like a rich spiced pudding. The taste is brimming with rich toffee, dark fruits, cinnamon and brown sugar, and molasses – but this is an American…