- Talea Beer & Cheese Tasting for 2
Great for NYC locals or those planning a trip to NYC. Talea is female owned and has 3 locations in Brooklyn and Manhattan. They also have large Baggu collab tote that is perfect for your everyday beer needs 🙂 - Beer Street Giftcard
One of my favorites – see linked blog post for more info on Beer Street ! - The Party Pretzel Box
Need the perfect pretzels, mustards, and dips? The Pretzel Company has everything you need!
Looking for more options? Try Sigmund’s Pretzels on GoldBelly - Tiger Carbonated Customizable Travel Bottle
This bottle not only will keep your beer cold, but carbonated! Use Chrissy10 for a 10% discount! - Hoppy Holiday Beer Boxes
The popular Hanukkah gift box is already sold out – but there’s time to order the 12 days of Christmas Box for your beer lover. - Grimm’s Wimmelbider Long Sleeve
Grimm always knows design and this long sleeve will not disapoint. Their shop also has a handful of other well designed products including the Ragg Wool Beanie and Cowboy Koozie - Spiral Coasters by Sophie Lou Jacobsen
For your beer lover who also loves modern sleek design – sometimes we need both! - Beers at the Ballpark Candle
So your home can always smell of beer even when you aren’t drinking one. - Happily 1000 piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Need something beer related without drinking? This one is perfect for you! - Beer Trivia by Games Room
Travel friendly, inexpensive, and fun. - Beer & Pretzel Caramels
These dark chocolate caramels are seriously amazing. Please enjoy responsibly as these are addicting! - Beer Making Kits from Brooklyn Brew Shop!
Lots of options to choose from! Super fun activity for the beer lover in your life 🙂
Talk soon ❤
*Cheers*
Brewing Beauty ❤
Ways to support local small businesses during COVID-19
Hi my Beer Lovers!
So what’s new? We are working from home, making happy hour virtual with Zoom, giving Tik Tok a try, and/or watching a series on Netflix about a woman who (probably) fed her 2nd husband to a tiger.
One piece of good news: New York liquor stores have been deemed “essential” and are still open. Hooray! Many other states have also kept the alcohol flowing such as Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and California. Stricter states such as Pennsylvania are allowing breweries to remain open for Pick Up & Delivery options.
It appears that even through a pandemic, beer is continuing to prevail. However, the industry needs our continued support.
We can still be supporting local small businesses (if they are open or temporarily closed) during this time of uncertainty. By doing this we can help our favorite places stay in business and aiding their staff.
Here are a few ways to support businesses while being cooped up at home:
- Giftcards
Many businesses are offering digital giftcards that can be spent now or when we are finally allowed out of our homes again.
Examples: Beer Street - Growler & Crowlers
Growler and Crowler sales means higher profits for them and more beer for you! Bring your own growler or opt for one of theirs. Either way – you’ll have a good supply of quality beer and an excuse to drink it quickly.
Examples: Hops Hill, Brouwerij Lane, Harlem Hops - Donations
Venmo and GoFundMe donation pages have been set up for many businesses to support their staff. Every small donation helps – but, if you can, try to donate the amount of money you would normally spend at your favorite spots.
I have personally found that Instagram is the easiest way to keep up with donation pages.
Examples: Astoria Bier & Cheese, The Well Brooklyn, The Owl Farm - Take Out/Delivery
Tons of restaurants are offering beer at discounted prices with and without the order of takeout food – but why not order a date night dinner with your beer?
Examples: Keg & Lantern, Glasserie, The Meat Hook - Merch
Support your favorite businesses by buying their merchandise. You’ll be able to change up your quarantine wardrobe and give support.
Examples: Merch Aid - Share Information!
I am a freelancer and my income has been severely impacted by this pandemic – but we can all help by sharing information! Sharing GoFundMe pages, encouraging people you know who are still making their incomes to donate, purchase, & share.
If you have other ideas on how to help please email me at chrissy@chrissyconnors.com! I will be revising this post periodically to make sure all information stays relevant!
p.s. If you are like me and indulging in more than a few drinks in a day – check out Toast and their delicious anti-hangover supplements based out of my hometown of Boston!
Talk soon ❤
*Cheers*
Brewing Beauty ❤
It’s been a year…
Hi Beer Lovers & Friends,
I am realizing it has been an entire year since my last post! I have been battling some health problems over the last 12 months, and have found myself stepping away from the blog more and more. Many of you may know, I have been battling with Crohn’s Disease for many year, but was hospitalized in May 2018. Before the hospitalization, there was many episodes of what I assumed was food poisoning, which was later explained to me as warning signs that my disease was not under control.
I deeply apologize for my absence, as it has been a long road of re-finding my way into a healthy lifestyle. Due too many enhanced allergies and hypersensitivities post surgery. Unfortunately, alcohol and beer specifically have been forced to take a backseat in my everyday life.
If you have been following me on instagram, I am attempting to keep you up to date with some of my current beer adventures, but they have been fewer and farther in-between.
I am making a conscious effort to create more content, and I am of course here for anyone else in the beer community or beyond that is struggling with health problems outside of their control. Feel free to reach out to me, I am always willing to talk or just listen ❤ Health always comes first.
See you all soon ❤
*Cheers*
Brewing Beauty ❤
Lamplighter Brewing Co.
Long time no see, Beer Lovers!
Do you ever feel discouraged by your lack of productivity? (Or is this just a New Yorker thing?) I know I definitely have lately. For the last couple months, all these lovely posts have felt like a whole lot of work — instead of passion. I took a little bit of time to refresh and prioritize, but I’m back 🙂
Anyway, enough of that. Here is my review about Lamplighter Brewing Company in Cambridge, MA (Boston)
New Beers Resolution?
Long time no see, Beer Lovers!
It’s that time of year – the time for New Year’s Resolutions. Did you think of any new goals to shape your 2018? Or maybe one of those resolutions found you. (Yes – I can be thought provoking at times)
I feel that you deserve an explanation for my recent absence. I have been battling with some health issues – which has unearthed some rather difficult feelings – and most importantly – resulted in questioning my relationship with beer.
Are you ready for this…? I promise there is a happy ending.
Updates :)
Hello all my beer-lovers!
I wanted to give a quick update as I have been MIA for quite some time now drinking and living life away from this blog – and while it’s been a wonderful time – I am circling back around to share some of my recent adventures including Portland, ME + Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany + Copenhagen, Denmark and more!
Can’t wait to share my favorite brews, beer travel + budget travel advise, and more!
See you shortly 😉
*Cheers*
Brewing Beauty ❤
Breakside Brewing Highlight (feat. A Beerded Gentleman)
I’m back from my joyous escape from reality in the beautiful state of Oregon – and while I am happy to be back in Brooklyn, NY – I am still going through major nature withdrawals. Luckily PDX Airport had an awesome craft beer collection, so I flew home with enough Oregon-made alcohol to soften the blow.
My trip west coast was mostly spent in Hood River – a small town about 1 hour from Portland – with some pretty awesome breweries including Full Sail, Double Mountain, and pFriem Family Brewers.
When I finally made it to Portland – one of my favorite cities – I stopped by one of my local loves – Breakside Brewing ❤
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Beer Gift Guide for Father’s Day
Father’s Day crept upon me this year – and with Sunday right around the corner – here are 10 gift ideas for any beer-loving Dad ❤ Just add beer and enjoy!
Beer T-shirts – $25 – Boston-based apparel company for beer lovers
Beer Street <3
If it’s a Tinder date, catching up with a friend, or just drinking alone – Beer Street is the perfect bar for all of the above.
I am disappointed it has taken me this long to write a post about one of my favorite bars in Brooklyn. This Zagat-rated, cozy, craft beer bar is located on Graham Avenue in Williamsburg. I honestly take anyone and everyone here – and when I am not enjoying a brew at their bar, I am probably telling someone we should go…
3 Beer Press Recipes for Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Who’s ready for one of America’s favorite drinking holiday weekends? In other countries, Memorial Day is often spent in quiet reflection of the soldiers that have fought and died for their country. But in the US – we have outdoor parties and get wasted on cheap, watered down beer 😉
Created just for you – here are 3 Beer Press recipes to impress your friends and up the quality of your beer for all your Memorial Day celebrations.
Quarter Barrel – Brewery Highlight – Oxford, Ohio
A few weeks back, my family took an impromptu girls weekend to Ohio. While my family (apart from my father) are much less interested in the beer scene, it did not take much convincing to stop into Quarter Barrel. And we all loved it so much – we went in again and again.
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KCBC – Brewery Highlight
Just half a block from the Jefferson L Train is KCBC – King’s County Brewers Collective. In the heart of Bushwick – a young, lively, artistic section of Brooklyn – KCBC is quickly gaining popularity at just under a year old. (Important Note: They are open Tuesday-Sunday, No Mondays!)
After more than a handful of friends (and beer acquaintances), told me they love KCBC – I decided to pay Bushwick a visit. With rotating food stands, Drink & Draw, Crowlers, Growlers, flights and board games – there is always something new to try at KCBC. The three brewers/owners put a big emphasis on community – which is easily seen by their events, collaborations, and open nature of their space. Follow them on Instagram at @KCBCBeer for updates on new releases and events.
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