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Tapped Into Bloomington: Explore Beers that Are Bourbon Barrel-Aged
One of the trends taking a firm foothold in craft brewing is aging beer in bourbon barrels, which add richness and complexity. Some of…
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Tapped Into Bloomington: The Local Brews 
Brewers Choose
We’re fortunate to have a strong brewing community in Bloomington, and our local brewers find a sense of camaraderie around their love of the…
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Reward Yourself With a Lawnmower Beer
One of my favorite summer memories is my childhood task of bringing my dad a beer after he finished mowing our big backyard—a half-acre…
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Brut IPA Craze: Some Like It Dry
Last spring, I wrote about an emerging craze in craft brewing—a hazy, “juicy” IPA that brought a rich mouthfeel and sweet edge to this…
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Review: Hive—Healthy Comfort Food and Pie
Start with the pie. Really. It’s all good at Hive but if you don’t save room for the Hive Pie (aka, buttermilk pie) you…
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One World Enterprises: Two New Projects About to Open
BY CARMEN SIERING With its KitchenShare project well established on the north side of Bloomington, One World Enterprises has plunged headfirst into two separate…
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One World KitchenShare: Where Small Food Enterprises Prep & Cook
With the opening of One World KitchenShare—three professional-grade rental kitchens complete with prep tables, ranges, ovens, slicers, mixers, fryers, and more—One World cofounder and…
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Coffee-Infused Beers Offer Two Great Tastes in One Glass
On a recent trip to the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, my wife, Carmen, and I had to weave around a long line of people…
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B-town Brews Using Local Malts, Hops, and Yeasts
Take a look at a lot of Bloomington restaurant menus and you will see an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. The localvore movement fits…