Author: Gloria Rakowsky

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Gloria Rakowsky is a freelance beer and travel blogger based in Syracuse working in the beer industry. Read more at hoppynomad.com.

Good Nature Farm Brewery: Growing a Beer Business in Rural New York From the Source by

Good Nature Farm Brewery’s dedication to local ingredients has been key to its success.

Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company: Keeping It in the Family From the Source by

The five-employee, family-run Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company began making beer in 2006. Since then, the company has grown to approximately 160 employees—about 40 percent of whom have a friend or family connection.

Where to Drink in Miami, Florida Destinations by

From the beach bodies on the boardwalk to the Art Deco architecture on Ocean Drive and the busy cafés in Little Havana, Miami is a colorful city. Until recently though, beer has been a wallflower at the culinary celebration.

Where to Drink in Syracuse, New York Destinations by

Locally brewed beer returned to Syracuse in 1991 with the Syracuse Suds Factory. The arrival of Empire Brewing and Middle Ages Brewing helped to revitalize the industry and put Syracuse back on the map.

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