The 2014 Beer Bloggers conference is rolling along in San Diego this weekend. One of the topics is “Free Beer and Other Quandaries for Beer Writing Ethics.” While preparing for the panel presentation, it quickly became clear bloggers do not fit neatly into traditional segments of the media. For one, citizen bloggers fill many roles:…
Have a beer on for with me today as we hit the four year mark with this thing called Growler Fills. There are many beer blogs out there, more than 1,000, actually, and I appreciate each of you tuning in here, on facebook, and on twitter to participate in this fun conversation we call craft…
If you’d asked me 3 years ago where Growler Fills would be today, I have no idea what I’d would have told you. I doubt there are many people out there who start a blog with a specific plan in mind. I sure didn’t. Growler Fills’ three year anniversary came and went on Sunday, October…
Every once in a while, regular life gets in the way and dreaming up, researching and writing blog posts take a back seat. That’s not a complaint. Usually. And isn’t this time. There’s work that get’s pleasantly busy. Then there’s other fun. Like fitting in some end-of-the-summer weekend camping trips, brewing up some fresh hop…
The rodent known as Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted six more weeks of winter, but that doesn’t mean Growler Fills has any plans to hibernate. Quite the opposite. Today we’re happy to welcome a new contributor and partner in crime to Growler Fills, Ryan Newhouse. Now when we write “we,” we actually mean it. Ryan…
Two years ago today, I started Growler Fills as a log to record the beers I enjoyed merely for personal use. That quickly transitioned into something much more fun. Today we still enjoy the occasional beer review, but now provide beer news, event coverage, commentary and much more. In the past year, we’ve created a…
While enjoying a couple of pints at The Rhino in Missoula on new years eve, we came up with the idea of handing out a few 2010 Beer Awards to mark another great year in craft brewing. One of the primary purposes of this blog is to generate discussion and interest in craft beer. Whether…
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