Bloom Archives
The Tap
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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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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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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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Help Stave Off Winter’s Chill
As winter settles in, many of us look to heartier foods to keep us warm and satisfied. While filling your plate, consider trying beers…
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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…
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100 Reasons to Love Bloomington (August Cover Story)
BY CARMEN SIERING WITH BARB BERGGOETZ & ELISABETH ANDREWS, ILLUSTRATIONS BY MIKE CAGLE It’s a wonderful town. It was no easy task honing down the…
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Craft Beer Scene Is Booming in Bloomington
BY GREG KITZMILLER When you feel like having a beer, grab a cold pint or bottle of a local brew. Every time you do,…
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Bloomington—A Beer Lover’s Town
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC Did Bloomington really need another bar? That was the question many were asking last fall after The Tap opened in the…