Is there anything better than bonding with another human over a shared drink? It doesn’t matter if it’s a fresh cup of coffee warming your mug or a pint full of ice-cold beer; the act of drinking brings us all together.
The Mug Club is an area for our team to share stories about something that we are all passionate about: coffee & beer. Exploring local cafes, bars, and breweries is a central theme of our travels. We want to spotlight some of the amazing people & companies behind the beverages that we discover along the way.
Everything we do here at Standby With Me revolves around travel, and we have the unique opportunity of visiting some amazing cafes & breweries around the world. If you have a favorite watering hole that we should visit or a local business that you want us to support, tag us on Twitter or Instagram so we can visit the next time we travel to your area!
Who is Goose Island Beer Company? Goose Island began in the late 80s as a small brewery in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago. In the craft beer world, that makes Goose Island among the pioneers of the industry. After producing beer in Chicagoland for over two decades, Goose Island was sold to mega-corporation A-B …
Phoenix holds a special place in my heart. I used to live there, and I watched the metro area expand & evolve over the years. My love for craft beer started in Phoenix, and PHX’s Sky Harbor International Airport has been one of my most frequent stops over the years. When you aren’t hiking or complaining …
Who is Saint Arnold Brewing Company? Saint Arnold touts itself as Texas’ Oldest Craft Brewery. While the folks brewing Shiner Bock at Spoetzl Brewery might challenge that claim, Saint Arnold has absolutely made a name for themselves in the Texas beer scene. Named after the patron saint of hop pickers & brewers, the team at …
Who is 3 Nations Brewing? Brewmaster Gavin Secchi started 3 Nations Brewing in an unassuming North Texas warehouse to brew his own versions of classic beer recipes inspired by three nations: Belgium, Germany, and England. The first three beers that 3 Nations ever produced were a German pale ale, a Belgian-inspired witbier, and an English …
Who is Stone Brewing? Stone Brewing has been around for decades, and you would be hard-pressed to find a beer drinker who hasn’t heard of their beers. Infamous for championing the American philosophy of “more is better”, Stone Brewing is well-known for producing hop-crazy beers. Stone was instrumental in the popularization of the West Coast …
Brewery Spotlight: Xocoveza Imperial Stout by Stone Brewing (Escondido, CA) Read More »
Who is Palmetto Brewing Company? Billed as the first licensed brewery to open its doors in South Carolina since Prohibition, Palmetto Brewing Co. has an interesting history. The name originally comes from a 19th century brewery that brewed beer in Charleston, SC. After shuttering in the early 20th century, the Palmetto name was resurrected in …
Brewery Spotlight: Ghost Rider Pale Ale by Palmetto Brewing Co. (Charleston, SC) Read More »
Are you flying into DFW International Airport or DAL Love Field and looking for local breweries to try? Our team in the area has compiled a list of breweries in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex that have outdoor patios & beer gardens to allow for socially distanced drinking. White Rock Alehouse & Brewery – Dallas, TX …
7 Breweries in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex with the Best Outdoor Patios Read More »
Who is the Texas Ale Project? Started in 2014, Texas Ale Project touts itself as a family & veteran-owned brewery with a penchant for experimentation. Best known for the Fire Ant Funeral amber ale (a beer named after a fiery incident from head brewer Brent Thompson’s childhood), Texas Ale Project welcomes visitors to sample a …
Brewery Spotlight: 50 FT Jackrabbit IPA by Texas Ale Project (Dallas, TX) Read More »
No matter where we go, we find travelers constantly on the prowl for good coffee, good food, or good beer. We share that passion, and we want to shine a light on the tasty beers (and the creative people who make them) that we stumble upon during our trips. Every week is an opportunity for …
