Pennsylvania loves beer. Philadelphia is constantly amongst "Best Beer Drinking City" debates and we have approximately 75 breweries in our state (20th per capita according to a study by the Brewer's Association). We have big, industrial breweries pumping out brands like Samuel Adams (70% of Samuel Adams' production is done in Pennsylvania), we have old breweries producing traditional pre-Prohibition style lagers (Yuengling, which is no secret, being the oldest functioning brewery in America), and we have micro- and nanobreweries pushing the envelope of both extreme and traditional brewing methods. Yes, you don't have to travel to far across Pennsylvania to run into some interesting beer.
That is why I have decided to name this little blog "Pints in Pennsylvania". There will be no exclusivity to Pennsylvania beer issues or news, but there will be a local spin added to the site. So, craft beer lovers from all over-- as well as my lovely Commonwealth-- will benefit from bookmarking the address.
I guess a small introduction of myself would be in line about now: I am a 25 year-old Pennsylvania State University alumni. I graduated in 2010 with a degree in Journalism and a minor in English. I worked for a handful of newspapers and magazines as a staff writer and columnist. I took a brief sabbatical from the editorial industry to chase a dream in music. After a handful of tours with artists who I grew up idolizing, the band broke up and I am now back trying to find my purpose. I have been obsessed with beer ever since I turned 21. I did so while living in State College and had a terrific institution known as Zeno's Pub to usher me into the world of better beer. I am always looking to take a road trip in the name of beer. I am also turning any other trip into brewery visits ("Hey guys, if we take this next exit, 'So and So' Brewing Company is only 2 miles out of the way!").
My professional goals include two different roads that would dreams come true. The first being a full-time writing job with a newspaper or magazine. I am experienced in both hard news, feature writing, and as a columnist. The second option I am pursuing is a career in the beer industry. I would eagerly accept the challenge to both show what I know about the industry and absorb much more from those willing to teach it to me.
Anyways! Thanks for checking out the blog and I hope you find either a little entertainment or education on a topic in which I am very passionate: Beer.
