The 14th Annual Community Shares Knoxville Brewers’ Jam is set for Saturday, Oct.16, at World’s Fair Park. With representation from more than 40 breweries offering samples, this event celebrates American craft beer along with great music and delicious food. Read the rest of this entry »
East Tennessee hospitality is known throughout the country. We gather together for any occasion: wedding celebrations, sporting events or just to hang out on the patio enjoying our fine summer nights. There is always a reason to throw a party!
The folks at Cherokee get many calls from friends saying, “We’re hosting an event. How much beer do we need?” The math is easy: Plan on two to three beers per beer drinker. The next question a party planner should consider is, “What else am I serving?” If you are serving wine and it’s a mixed crowd of males and females, typically half of the guests will drink wine and half will drink beer. Read the rest of this entry »
Our neighbors south of the border have shared with us some of the best party accessories: piñatas, margaritas, Tejano music and, of course, beer!
Americans have enthusiastically embraced one of Mexico’s famous holidays, which is this week on May 5: Cinco de Mayo, when the Mexican Militia defeated the French in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.
On Tap wants to share with our readers some quick tips regarding our great Mexican beer brands that make any Cinco de Mayo celebration “muy deliciouso y refrescants” – very delicious and refreshing. Read the rest of this entry »
An American Craft
Americans are defined by independence and innovation. Therefore it’s no surprise that our national interest in craft beers has grown into a full-blown love affair.
According to the Brewers Association, “The number of craft brewers has gone from 8 in 1980 to 537 in 1994 to 1,501 in 2008.” Wow! We love our suds here in the U.S.A. And thanks to the growth of the craft brewing industry, our trips to the grocery store and travels across the country now lead us on more tasteful adventures.
