Posted on June 17, 2013 by Mary Ellen Brewington When you think about your neighborhood watering hole – you know, that place where “everybody knows your name” – what do you see? Friends gathered around the bar; folks at tables enjoying a bite to eat; the pool table in the back, perhaps… You’re picturing the inside, aren’t you?
Savor the summer with Blue Moon
Posted on May 29, 2013 by Andi Overby Summer is the perfect time of year to relax next to a campfire with a cold brew or sit on your back porch watching the sunset with a tall glass of red wine. But you shouldn’t have to choose between your two favorite evening refreshers! The makers of Blue Moon Belgian White … Read More
Sample the season at the 2013 Knoxville Brewfest
Posted on May 21, 2013 by Andi Overby From the wise words of Benjamin Franklin, “There can’t be good living where there is not good drinking.” What better way to celebrate summer and America’s finest invention than with 2,000 of your closest friends – not to mention more than 200,000 ounces of craft beer!
A beer-tasting birthday bash
Posted on April 8, 2013 by Lauren Christ Trying to decide what to get the beer lover in your life? What birthday gift to give the man or woman who has everything? I faced this dilemma recently, with my fiancé’s big 30th birthday looming. But, most likely while sitting back enjoying a cold brew, the perfect solution came to me: … Read More
The beer tax that ‘ales’ Tennessee
Posted on February 4, 2013 by Mary Ellen Brewington Here at Cherokee Distributing Company, we’re always listening to customers and staying on the lookout for new brews to bring to East Tennessee to whet their appetite. But like our fellow distributors and brewer friends in the industry, we face a big obstacle in attracting and providing beer options in Tennessee: … Read More
Big flavor beers for the big game
Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mary Ellen Brewington Michelle and Natalie from MillerCoors visit the Fox43 morning show to share suggestions for delicious beers to pair with food at your Super Bowl party this weekend. Third Shift Amber Ale and Redd’s Apple Ale, both new beers to the East Tennessee market, pack big flavor that will please all the fans watching the big game.
Battling Brews: Super Bowl XLVII
Posted on January 29, 2013 by Mary Ellen Brewington Have you made your Super Bowl checklist? This Sunday, Feb. 3, marks Super Bowl XLVII, and it’s fast approaching. Of course you need the basics for your viewing party: team jersey, massive flat-screen TV, and a comfortable place to sit… but what else? Food and libations! Just as much as the … Read More
Downtown Knoxville – the perfect “stay-cation”
Posted on January 21, 2013 by Mary Ellen Brewington Winter is here. The temperature may be 40 degrees or 70 degrees, but the winter months can still drag by at a snail’s pace. That’s why I recommend a hometown “stay-cation” right here in downtown Knoxville. No matter the weather forecast, you can easily stroll from hotel, to watering hole, to … Read More
Winter brews melt away winter blues
Posted on December 26, 2012 by Mary Ellen Brewington Michelle and Natalie from MillerCoors visit the Fox43 morning show to share suggestions for delicious wintertime seasonal brews. These beers make great hostess gifts and pair well with holiday desserts – perfect for New Year’s Eve parties! A couple of their top picks include seasonal brews like Blue Moon Winter Abbey … Read More
Holiday trend: Baking with beer
Posted on December 18, 2012 by Mary Ellen Brewington You’ve probably heard about cooking with wine, but have you given much thought to cooking with beer? Better yet, have you ever thought about baking with beer? It has several advantages: it can add sweetness, enhance flavors, and lighten batters to create fluffier baked goods. Sweets and candies are commonplace during … Read More