The first Real Ale Festival in Chicago, Illinois needed the expertise of a well-seasoned Cellarman to help with critical equipment, the proper setup, optimal cellaring, and judging of the beer, so they looked across the pond to the UK where cask-conditioned beers were born.

The Beer Fox says, “This superior blend of barleywine and aromatic herbs combine with tender beef for a robust delight!”

What is the best way to introduce high quality craft beer to my wine-drinking and beer-deprived friends?

The Beer Fox says, “Classic cheesy bread memorializes a charm reminiscent of Southern hospitality on the grand plantations.”

Newscasts were peppered with devastating images of the submerged cities of Easton and Reading in Pennsylvania; flooded cars in Alexandria, Virginia; reports of sixteen weather-related deaths; and the eerie portrait of a felled 140-year-old American Elm on the White House lawn...

On the North side of the River Thames, a slate footpath, dotted with hitching posts on the far end, leads the curious pub-seeker through a lapse in time, into a narrow alleyway of classic brownstone and stucco.

Concerning astringency in beer, you recommend removing the brown scum as it is formed, thus preventing it being stirred back in. Where can I find additional info about this brown astringent scum?

The Beer Fox says, “Scallops marinated in herbed juices, broiled on skewers, and served on a bed of lightly tossed pasta is a truly ‘grand’ creation.”

Targeted to the weekend traveler, Andy Neil has put together a series of experiences that vary in multi-dimensionality by a “Chouffe Rating” – the true meaning of beer-tour complexity according to Andy.

In her best Italian accent, The Beer Fox says, “Rich and light, this chilled Italian dessert is fit for the Brewchef’s Hall of Fame - so special, you will want to reserve it for adults only.”