I know, GABF is an acronym for Great American Beer Festival and rightfully so. There is no greater measure of how big the festival is than when you walk up to the Denver Convention Center and realize the line is wrapped almost entirely around the building. Today, however, I thought I might take an unorthodox perspective on this my first trip to the GABF.
Artist Jonathan Richter paints a picture for each pint of beer he drinks at the Yazoo Brewery in Nashville, TN. His quest for great beer reminds him of scouring garage sales and always finding a treasure. Join us for the garbage-free story behind the pint.
Our namesake, Behind the Beer, spawned a search for the story behind every pint. What began as an optimistic theory that there were plenty of stories waiting to be told quickly became an adventure as unexpected tales and subjects presented themselves.Take Farrier, the cooper in the Behind the Beer logo...Because the image stirs the imagination readily, it seemed the perfect symbol of our vision...
The Southeastern United States may not be as well known for it's craft brewed beer as it is for bourbon and whiskey, but we believe there are a handful of noteable additions worthy of your attention. We've chosen 5 brewers who are located in the Southeastern U.S. and highlighted one beer from each of them. Take a look at what's brewing in the southeast. We think you will be glad you did.