Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Come back each month for a new column on the latest brewery opening, Joe’s seasonal favorites, and more. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. I opened the door and was immediately enamored. A group of folks […]
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NKY on Tap: Oktoberfest near and far
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Come back each month for a new column on the latest brewery opening, Joe’s seasonal favorites, and more. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. Had I discovered running marathons before drinking good beer, perhaps I […]
NKY Local Brings Craft Beer to the West Side
West Side Brewing’s Joe Mumper and Brian Willett on Channel 12 news (provided). Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky is an area with a rich brewing history. From the early German brewers of the 19th century to the recent craft beer revolution of Rhinegeist, Mad Tree and Braxton, among others, the impact of breweries on our local area […]
Fort Thomas Weekend News and Notes
We will start with the new DEP (Discount Everyday Prices). How great is that new store? It seems like everything is at least 2 times the size of the old store. Just look at the taps in the picture above for the growlers. Can you say amazing? A bigger beer cave, wider isles, a private […]
Craft Beer Update from the Fort Thomas Midway
Nearly two years ago craft brews were launched (near simultaneously) with much fan fare by both Vito’s and the Midway Cafe. Today we thought we would check-in with the Midway Cafe’s experience at brewing their own beer. The Midway Cafe will celebrate 107 years of business this February. While I can’t verify the claim; the […]

