By: Paula Polei As 2016 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...

Patience is a virtue. For certain craft beer styles, that same adage applies. While many craft beers are enjoyed fresh from the store or your local brewery, others benefit from aging, resulting in intensified flavor and greater taste complexities. But, cellaring your craft beer provides no guarantee that the beer will be any better than it was when it was...

Specialist, Sales & Customer Service at Ardagh Group When did you first start working at Ardagh Group? I started working for Ardagh Group on June 25, 2012. However, I didn’t begin working with BOB until a year later. Before I started with Ardagh Group, I was a student at the University of Central Missouri – Go Mules! I received a...

By: Paula Polei October 6-8, 2016 is primed to be a record-breaking event with more than 3,500 different beers from over 700 of the nation’s finest breweries. For three days, a host of the nation’s breweries will descend on the mile-high city for the Great American Beer Festival (GABF). Between September 1 and September 14, BOB will be giving away...

By: Paula Polei On Thursday, August 4, join millions of Americans in raising a glass to one of craft beer’s most iconic styles – the India Pale Ale. Founded in 2011, IPA Day is a universal movement created to unite craft beer enthusiasts, bloggers and brewers who use social media for connecting the conversation. Where does the IPA come from...

By: Paula Polei Demand for hops has surged in recent years, due to the growth of hoppier craft beer styles, such as India Pale Ales. More recently, craft beer drinkers’ obsession with different brews has a lot to do with the wide range of incredible flavors and aromas derived from different kinds of hops. The earliest recorded use of wild...

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”...

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...

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...

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...