Bloom Archives
Greg Siering
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Tapped Into Bloomington: Pilsner—Enjoy the Taste of Brewing History
er beer style was born in Plzeň, Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), when the residents became fed up with the poor-quality ale they were…
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John Armstrong: Filmmaker
Growing up in Brownsburg, Indiana, John Armstrong loved music and musical theater but never imagined he could grow up to do them as a…
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Thomas DeCarlo: An Indie Film-Style Animator
Thomas DeCarlo knows what he wants to see in an animated film—sci-fi and fantasy stories with adult characters who tackle complex social issues, but…
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Tapped Into Bloomington: How Brewers Test New Beer Flavors
When you visit our local breweries, you likely have a few favorite go-to beers, but you may also get intrigued by that newest addition…
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Two Teenagers Talented At Tennis, Art, and Life
Local teenage tennis players Briah and Taylor O’Neal have been making their marks on the court since they began playing at ages 4 and…
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Temujin Gold: A Swim Coach Without a Pool to Coach In
The pandemic brought many challenges, but for local swim coach Temujin Gold, that challenge was almost overwhelming—a year of coaching a swim club without…
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Tapped Into Bloomington: Local Vienna Lagers—Nice Beers to Bridge Summer and Autumn
My love of German beers seems to run in my cultural DNA—whether I am enjoying a crisp summer Kölsch, a spicy Hefeweizen, a chocolatey…
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Tapped Into Bloomington: Brown Ales Just Right for Winter
Cooler weather always sends me looking for darker, maltier ales, especially when I am searching for a beer that pairs well with chili or…
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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…