Paula Polei
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Ways to Celebrate American Craft Beer Week
By: Paula Polei American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) is the national celebration of small and independent craft brewers and the American beer culture. Held annually, this year’s ACBW will be celebrated in all 50 states May 16-22, 2016. The event is a chance for the community of breweries to celebrate America’s beer culture, while providing an opportunity for today’s beer... -
Join BOB at the Craft Brewers Conference
By: Paula Polei For professional brewers, the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) is the number one environment for brewing education and idea sharing to improve brewery quality and performance. Taking place May 4-6, 2016 at the Philadelphia Convention Center, BrewExpo America® allows exhibitors and buyers to develop relationships and helps brewing professionals encounter the best products available. While we know that... -
Customer Spotlight: Vault Brewing
By: Paula Polei Like many of my fellow craft beer drinkers, I’m excited about the Craft Brewers Conference in Philly next month. I’ve been to Philly once before, but embarking on the city with craft brewers – it doesn’t get much better than that! For our next Brewery Spotlight, I thought we’d pay homage to “The City of Brotherly Love”... -
Beer Tripping: Spring Break Craft Beer Destinations
By: Paula Polei Beer has always had a place as a travel companion, whether it’s on a beach during vacation, relaxing while poolside, or sitting around a campfire. Craft beer drinkers sometimes trek hundreds of miles to visit their favorite breweries and attend their favorite beer festivals. With Spring Break just around the corner, it is only appropriate that BOB... -
Craft Beer Guilds
By: Paula Polei One thing I’ve learned about craft beer is the joy of sharing my passion with others by joining state Craft Beer Guilds. Through these valuable resources, you can explore craft beer in a whole new way and interact with those around you to share your love of craft beer. Benefits of Craft Beer Guilds Guild membership dues... -
Will you be my Craft Beer Valentine?
By: Paula Polei February, the month known for the most affectionate holiday – Valentine’s Day. If you are still looking for a unique gift to surprise that special someone, or a chocolate-flavored craft beer to enjoy during a quiet evening in, I’ve compiled a list of beer-inspired ideas especially for you this Valentine’s Day. If you’re single and don’t care... -
Five Ways to Join the Craft Beer Movement in 2016
By: Paula Polei Happy New Year! January marks the first official month of the year when everyone starts to change their way of thinking, living and, well, just plain being (for a few weeks, at least). Everyone has the drive to be better and do better with that first-of-the-year burst of energy we all get after the holidays. This year... -
Happy Holidays from BOB
By: Paula Polei As 2015 quickly comes to a close, BOB wanted to take an opportunity to wish you and yours Happy Holidays. No matter what you’re doing this holiday season, we hope you’ll take a moment to reflect back on your year while taking time to wind down with loved ones. We appreciate your business and would like to... -
We Give Thanks to Craft Beer
By: Paula Polei It’s that time of year when everyone gets that warm, fuzzy feeling about how thankful they are for those around them. Each year on the fourth Thursday in November, Americans gather for a day of feasting with family. This year, I asked Luciano Scremin, Owner/Brewmaster at Engine 15 Brewing Company, to share his traditions during the Thanksgiving... -
‘Tis the Season to Drink Pumpkin-Flavored Craft Beer
By: Paula Polei Pumpkin beer is as quintessential to fall as festivals, candy corn, jack-o-lanterns and falling leaves. I have to admit, I love this time of year. Nothing excites me more than hoodies, football and scary movies. In past years, my typical fall consisted of getting dressed up in some ridiculously uncomfortable costume and drinking stale keg beer in...