Beer + Brewing – October 2021

Coffee Brews by Steve Lonsway Coffee and related caffeinated drinks have become very popular in the last several years. It seems the coffee boom tagged right aside the craft beer craze (or vice versa). Coffee, like beer, is a very diverse drink. So much can be done...
Taste – October 2021 – Stone Arch Brewpub

Taste – October 2021 – Stone Arch Brewpub

Brewpub Set in Stone by Tony Reffke Nestled between the locks in the flats of Appleton, Stone Arch Brewpub has a truly unique location in the city. The building was originally constructed in 1858 to house a brewery and has continued to be a site of beer production in...

Beer + Brewing – September 2021

Free House Versus Tied House by Steve Lonsway England has always had a very special place in my heart. While I attended a study abroad program there in 1992, I was enamored with the pub scene and how it was such an institution to their communities. The warm, welcoming...
Scene – Oktoberfest – September 2021

Scene – Oktoberfest – September 2021

Party Time Appleton’s Octoberfest Celebrating 40 Years by Tim Froberg Appleton’s Octoberfest is turning 40 and celebrating with a major bash. The annual community festival is returning to the streets of downtown Appleton September 24-25 following a one-year absence...

Beer + Brewing – August 2021

My Personal Favorites by Steve Lonsway This article is inspired by a rediscovered list of my top 10 beers of all time that I created years ago. But narrowing down your favorite beers is almost as daunting as narrowing down your favorite songs. For me it is easy to...