Beer is just Beer….. Right?

by Sara Marrs, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Athens County Economic Development Council

I attended my first 2010 Ohio Brew Week event last night, Sparbock keg tapping at Jackie Os. The pub was full of brew-goers eager to taste the craft brews that will be offered all week at many of the drinking establishments in Athens. I was really excited to be among the group of people who were there tasting, scoring, and talking about the beers. As I listened to the folks at the tables around me, I realized that there is an entirely different jargon that I was previously unaware of when discussing beer and its flavors. It was really entertaining to hear statements like; this one is really hoppy, that one has a sweet nose but a bitter finish, perfect balance.
I have to say, I am a person who knows what she likes. I never really thought beyond that when drinking my beer. I was introduced to a different perspective last night. So, here is a little of what I learned;

*IPA – An ale brewed in England for British troops stationed in India in the 18th century. It was brewed very strong to survive a voyage that could take as long as six months. Highly hopped.

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July 13, 2010 | comments (1)

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Sould Be Old to This, Yet, I’m New

by Kelee Riesbeck, Executive Director, Athens County Historical Society \& Museum

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September 10, 2009 | comments (0)

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Brew Stimulus

by Sara Marrs, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Athens County Economic Development Council

Summer is officially here. The pools are open, summer softball is well under way, and my girls are catching lightning bugs in the back yard. For many folks summer means the official vacation season is here. But this year, for many families, traveling somewhere far away is not an option. Economically. Recession.. nasty, nasty word! So, we make due with what we have, our more local options, and there are many. We have so much to offer right here in Athens county. Not to mention the money you spend here will go farther, help your neighbors businesses, impact our economy in a positive way.

My vacation this year is hereright here in Athens. Im so excited for Ohio Brew Week Festival, and the best part, it comes to me!! One of my favorite things to do is meet new people, engage in interesting conversations, share experiences. Ohio Brew Week brings an estimated 8,000 people into our little community throughout the week of carefully planned events and activities. All of our local businesses see overflow spending from OBW. Hotels are filled with Brew-goers who spend their money here in the Athens area as patrons in, restaurants, gift shops, carry-outs, and countless other businesses. There is a beautiful economic trickle down from all of this spending. This comes at a time when many of these businesses are experience less patronage because of the absence of the student population.

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June 26, 2009 | comments (0)

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Spring, Athens, Saturday

by Michelle Greenfield, CEO, Third Sun Solar and Wind Power

I love Saturdays in Athens. Especially in the spring. Here’s an sample of Saturday with the Greenfield’s in Athens.

We wake up later than usual, knock around the house doing cleaning, gardening, or playing outside. Then me, my husband and my two pre-teen boys load into the car and head for town. If it’s soccer season, the adults will have a game and the boys will have practice. It’s all in the same general vicinity on East State. If our game is late and boys are done with soccer, they will trade their shin pads and cleats for knee pads and helmets and head down the bike path to the skatepark to skateboard until we are done. After our fresh air and exercise, we head over to the Farmers Market.

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April 20, 2009 | comments (0)

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Big City Folks Impressed!

by Russell Chamberlain, Broker/Owner, The Athens Real Estate Company

Friends of ours from D.C. visited our family for the weekend.

Before we headed out on Friday night, my friend—an attorney with an office on Pennsylvania Ave and a world of entertainment out his back door—asked if it was likely that we would see someone we knew. The answer in a small town like ours was, “Of course!”

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February 23, 2009 | comments (0)

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