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Axios
23-05-2025
- Axios
The best breweries near Texas Hill Country swimming holes
There's nothing better in the summer than swimming in a spring-fed river in the Texas Hill Country, but there is one way to improve the experience: grabbing a cold beer afterward. Why it matters: Summer hasn't officially begun, but it's already been brutal. And it might not get much better. Let's be honest, you need a realistic activity to keep you going. This is it. State of play: I've visited almost all of the state parks in the Hill Country and plenty of small, offshoot swimming spots. In the interest of not gate-keeping, here are my favorite pairings for a swim and a beer. Pro tip: All of these swim spots can be crowded, especially over long weekends like the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. If you're headed to a state park, it's best to make a reservation online first. Beer recommendations could be seasonal and are subject to change. Guadalupe River State Park: A family favorite for wading in the water and parking your chair in the river for the day. You can also fish, tube and canoe here. Brewery: The Dodging Duck Brewhaus & Restaurant in Boerne. The outdoor space is replete with fans and live music, and there's a full food menu. What to drink: The Luckenbacher Hefeweizen, with notes of banana and clove. Blanco State Park: This location has plenty of picnic tables and grills. There's also hiking, fishing, boating and paddling. You can even rent tubes from the park store. Brewery: Real Ale Brewing, just a couple miles from the park. There's a wood-fired pizza truck there on weekends. What to drink: The Devil's Backbone, a Belgian-style Tripel that's available year-round. Pedernales Falls State Park: The swimming area here requires a hike and some steep rock stairs without a handrail. But there's plenty to see even if you choose not to take a dip. Brewery: Pecan Street Brewing in Johnson City is another one with a full food menu. You can sit indoors or outdoors; there's often live entertainment. What to drink: The Road Devil Amber Lager. Garner State Park: The Frio River is beloved and still somehow lowkey. You can also tube and paddle boat here. Brewery: Broadway 830 in Uvalde doesn't brew its own beer, but it has a nice selection, and its homemade pizzas are outstanding. What to drink: The Space Dust IPA from Elysian Brewing. Blue Hole Regional Park: This Wimberley hotspot has to be booked in advance, but it's one of the most picturesque swimming holes thanks to its lining of cypress trees. Brewery: Community Pizza and Beer Garden in downtown Wimberley is another spot without its own brewery that's still worth your while — the draft list here is extensive and features local heavy-hitters. What to drink: The Driftwood Pale Ale or the Dark Skies Lager from Vista Brewing. San Marcos River: There are plenty of places in the city to get into the clear, spring-fed water. A popular one is Rio Vista Park. Brewery: Roughhouse Brewing is between San Marcos and Wimberley. They have a range of in-house brews and plenty of sandwiches to fuel you. What to drink: The Roughhouse Pilsner. Comal River: This popular spring-fed river has access points throughout New Braunfels, with Landa Park being a popular one.
Axios
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Axios
Tasting Massachusetts' only gold medal beer
I recently paid a visit to the brewer of the only gold medal-winning beer in Massachusetts, Lost Shoe Brewing & Roasting Co., to sample their taps. Why it matters: The Marlborough brewery's Size 6 was named the best Belgian-style dubbel beer at this year's World Beer Cup. Of note: Boston Beer Co.'s Samuel Adams Summer Ale won a bronze medal in the fruit wheat beer category this year. What we drank: To see what all the fuss was about, I got a 10-ounce pour of the Size 6, the brewery's flagship Belgian, for $7. It's 7.5% ABV, so be careful, because this sucker is very, very smashable. Even though it's medium-bodied, the Size 6 had flavor to spare with some sweetness resembling caramel. From there, the Post Road Detour cream ale was the next logical choice for a $7 can pour. It won a 2022 US Beer Open gold medal. It's got a lighter body, but still packs in the flavor at 5.5% Since you'll likely have to drive home from Marlborough, turn things down a bit with the 3.3% Shoemaker's English dark mild for $7.50 for the 20-ounce glass.
7NEWS
09-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- 7NEWS
Meghan Markle's waffle maker is going viral and it's surprisingly affordable
We're calling it: Meghan Markle just made breakfast chic again. On Saint Patrick's Day, the Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram Stories to share a very relatable mum moment whipping up green waffles for her two kids, Archie and Lilibet. But royal watchers and brunch lovers alike quickly zoomed in on something else: her waffle maker. And we think we've found the exact one. The Cuisinart WAF-F30 Round Flip Belgian Waffle Maker, a sleek, no-fuss appliance that's been dubbed an Amazon's Choice product, with over 3,000 purchases in the past month and a 4.6-star rating from more than 1,300 happy customers. Retailing for $69.95 (and often on sale), this cult-favourite is perfect for anyone who wants to elevate their weekend brekkie without splashing out a royal fortune. According to reports, Queen Elizabeth herself may have gifted Archie a waffle maker, and Markle's post only added fuel to the theory. Her IG Story may have expired in 24 hours, but screenshots confirm the round flip design and signature handle that match the Cuisinart model. But Markle's not the only one flipping for waffles. The modern waffle maker is having a serious moment in Aussie kitchens, with families, foodies, and even fitness buffs using them to create everything from sweet brunch treats to protein-packed snacks and savoury lunch options. So, what makes the Cuisinart WAF-F30 stand out from the crowd? For starters, it's 1-inch-thick Belgian-style waffles are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, just the way waffles should be. It flips 180 degrees for even cooking, features a non-stick coating for easy cleanup, and has adjustable browning controls so you can personalise your perfect waffle. Translation: it's basically foolproof. And yes, that includes when you've added green food colouring on a whim, just like Meghan. Can't find the exact model in Australia? Don't worry — we've tracked down a very similar version available now on Amazon Australia: the Cuisinart WAF-150A Waffle Maker in sleek black. It's also earned an Amazon's Choice badge, a solid 4.6-star rating, and is currently on sale for $119 (down from $129). This model delivers the same Belgian-style waffles and non-stick convenience, making it a brilliant option for Aussie shoppers looking to channel their inner duchess. If you're ready to add a touch of royal-approved flair to your breakfast routine, this waffle maker is the perfect place to start. Whether you're serving up a festive family brunch or just making something special for yourself, it turns the everyday into a little bit of luxury.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
16 Colorado breweries win awards at World Beer Cup 2025
DENVER (KDVR) — The beer has been tasted and the results are in: 16 Colorado breweries make some of the best brews in the world. The 2025 World Beer Cup concluded on Thursday in Indianapolis, and awards were presented in 112 different beer categories. The event is known as the 'Olympics of Beer' and is described on the competition's website as 'the most prestigious beer competition in the world.' Denver ranks among 10 best beer cities in nation: USA Today In total, 21 beers from 16 Colorado breweries, 15 of which are independent craft breweries, received gold, silver and bronze medals in several categories. 'When industry professionals acknowledge the excellence in products from around the market, the consumer can be sure that those products are the finest available,' competition director Chris Williams says on the website. Winners were selected by a panel of 265 beer judges from 37 different countries. These judges are qualified with formal beer sensory training, ongoing beer sensory experience, industry and peer recognition, knowledge of beer styles and the brewing process, and judging demeanor. According to a release from the Colorado Brewers Guild, 8,375 beers were in the competition, coming from 1,761 breweries in 49 different countries. 'Colorado continues its tradition of making high quality world class beers! From Barley Wines to Belgian-style beers to Session IPAs, Colorado proved that they are able to brew a diverse range of beers for every palate,' Colorado Brewers Guild Executive Director Shawnee Adelson said in a release. 'Equally impressive is the consistency breweries like River North, Verboten, The Post, Westbound & Down and Cellar West showed with their streaks.' Colorado lost 41 breweries in 2024, beer sales down more than national average Here are the Colorado brews that raised the bar at the 2025 World Beer Cup: The World Beer Cup website said gold medals were presented to world-class beers that accurately exemplify the specified style, 'displaying the proper balance of taste, aroma and appearance.' Beer Brewery Category City Grow Old With You Verboten Brewing Barley Wine-Style Ale Loveland Gallus Cellar West Brewery Belgian-Style Ale or French-Style Ale Lafayette Suntrip New Terrain Brewing Co. Belgian-Style Witbier Golden Burnout Brown Mash Lab Brewing English-Style Brown Ale Windsor Tonya's Still Crushing It Blue Moon Brewing Co. Field Beer Denver Cold Front Avery Brewing Co. German-Style Bock or Maibock Boulder Krystal Moon Blue Moon Brewing Co. German-Style Leichtes or Kristal Weizen Denver Mountain Man Verboten Brewing Old Ale or Strong Ale Loveland New beer garden opens in historic former elementary school Silver medals were presented to 'excellent' beers that may slightly vary from the style parameters but still adhere closely to the style and display an excellent taste, aroma and appearance. Beer Brewery Category City Old Fortwaukee Coopersmith's Pub & Brewing American Light Lager Fort Collins Dear You Ratio Beerworks American-Belgo-Style Ale Denver Westbound IPA Westbound & Down Brewing Co. American-Style Strong Pale Ale Lafayette Squirrels Just Want to Have Fun River North Brewery Coffee Beer Denver East County Fine Malt Liquor The Post Brewing Co. Other Strong Beer Lafayette Pumpkin Spice J. Marie River North Brewery Pumpkin Beer Denver Gin Golden Sour Stodgy Brewing Co. Wood- and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer Fort Collins Denver's Auraria Campus is getting a new bar, preview pop-up event in May Bronze medals were awarded to beers that exhibit a 'fine example' of the style and may slightly vary from style parameters or have minor defects in taste, aroma or appearance, the website said. Beer Brewery Category City Midnight Hike River North Brewery Chocolate Beer Denver Kölsch Best Day Brewing Classic Non-Alcohol Ale or Lager Berthoud Coconut Oil Man Elevation Beer Co. Field Beer Poncha Springs Lichtenhainer Mythmaker Brewing Historical Beer Fort Collins Moondoor Dunkel Wibby Brewing Munich-Style Dunkel Longmont Scenic Route Westbound & Down Brewing Co. Session India Pale Ale Lafayette River North Brewery brought home three medals, the most of any Colorado brewer. Many of the breweries are adding awards to their collection from previous years, but these six received awards for the first time: New Terrain Brewing Company Wibby Brewing Stodgy Brewing Co. Mythmaker Brewing Best Day Brewing Mash Lab Brewing Nearby states also had several award-winning brews. Visit the World Beer Cup website for a full list of winners from all around the world. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Journals
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Scottsdale's Frites Street has become a disrupter in the frozen French fry industry with its artisanal, slow-brined potato products
Frites Street, a Scottsdale-based company that started as a food truck, now wholesales its Belgian-style fries to over 400 companies nationwide.
