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Pubs to visit while exploring Ireland

(IRELAND) — In April 2023, I had the trip of a lifetime. Since I was a young kid, my dad would talk about his lifelong goal of getting to Ireland. With a gift from my mom and travel agent-esque planning on my part, we made it happen. My Sheehan Irish lineage runs through County Limerick.Continue reading “Pubs to visit while exploring Ireland”

Guinness Open Gate Brewery Shines in Chicago

(CHICAGO, Ill.) — The worldwide brand of Guinness has expanded even more in the United States. Back in April, I visited the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland. It was a classic, rainy day in Dublin, and the perfect opportunity to stay inside for hours on end and walk around the immense brewery thatContinue reading “Guinness Open Gate Brewery Shines in Chicago”

Sprecher Brewing: Fire-Brewed soda of all flavors!

(GLENDALE, WI.) — Mostly known for its Fire-Brewed root beer, Sprecher Brewing Co. has graced the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area since 1985. Being Milwaukee’s first craft brewery since Prohibition, its rich history led Randal Sprecher, its founder, to get creative. Now, people of all ages can enjoy Sprecher beverages. From root beer to cherry cola, theContinue reading “Sprecher Brewing: Fire-Brewed soda of all flavors!”

The Perfect Summer Drink Just Dropped: Sprecher’s Tropical Cherry!

(MILWAUKEE, WI.) — Wisconsin is known for a vast array of beer, and Sprecher Brewery is a large part of that. But while I do love Sprecher’s alcoholic beverages, there’s something they have that many breweries don’t. Introducing the Soda Lab! And the brand new Sprecher soda flavor: Tropical Cherry. Each time I’ve been upContinue reading “The Perfect Summer Drink Just Dropped: Sprecher’s Tropical Cherry!”

From Ireland to Illinois: Introducing Sheehan Cider Co.

I’ve always been a cider fan. Whether it was the kiddy kind I’d have at orchards growing up like Eckert’s (Belleville, Grafton & Millstadt, Illinois) to the hard cider I enjoy now. Ciders come in all different kinds and flavors. At first, I’d try the fruity kinds like Angry Orchard, Redd’s and Ciderboys, which IContinue reading “From Ireland to Illinois: Introducing Sheehan Cider Co.”