About- Jess Baker
Jess Baker
Originally from Ohio, I've been in the South working as a tv and digital journalist since 2002. I love beer, running and Springsteen. The first two things I do when I'm traveling is scout breweries and running routes.Green Bench Brewing Co. | St. Petersburg, Florida
March 17, 2015 | Jess Baker
Come have a seat at St. Petersburg, Florida’s Green Bench Brewing Co., where you’ll feel like a local among the large warehouse taproom, friendly bartenders and large outdoor space for playing bocce, listening to music or catching an outdoor movie.
Three Taverns Brewery
February 3, 2015 | Jess Baker
Three Taverns Brewery
121 New Street
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Hours of Operation:
Thurs-Fri: 5:30-9:00p
Saturday: 1:00-5:00p
Sunday: 1:00-5:00p (9/6 ONLY)
Step into Three Taverns Brewery in Decatur, Georgia, and you’re instantly transported somewhere else. This is more than a brewery. Three Taverns is an experience. Read More
12 Beers of Christmas Day 5 | SweetWater Festive Ale
December 18, 2014 | Jess Baker
Christmas songs play on the radio way too early and holiday sales seem to go up before the kids have even picked out their Halloween costumes. But as annoying as starting Christmas too early can be, SweetWater Festive Ale could be released on the 4th of July and I’d be okay with that.
Asheville Brewing Company | Ninja Bread Man Porter
December 10, 2014 | Jess Baker
Somewhere between the huge patio (where vintage airport chairs used to serve as seats), the killer pizza, cornhole and the mini hop infusing baskets, Asheville Brewing Company has become the place that’s often my first stop in a city so full of incredible beer.
When we hit up ABC’s downtown location to grab lunch before heading to some breweries, I thought the biggest surprise was there were enough Big 10 conference football fans in the house to convince the manager to turn the tv to the Minnesota vs. Ohio State game (a rarity in the South, my friends).
But my beloved brew pub had yet another surprise waiting: the delightful Ninja Bread Man Porter.
Wicked Weed Brewing’s Funkatorium
December 1, 2014 | Jess Baker
If you love serious sour and funk, be warned: you won’t want to leave Wicked Weed Brewing’s Funkatorium in Asheville, North Carolina. You’ll wonder if they’d notice if you hid among the barrels and spent the night. At 5’4”, this thought seriously went through my head.
Red Hare Brewing | Red Hare Chase 5k/15k
September 30, 2014 | Jess Baker
Red Hare Brewing‘s first annual Red Hare Chase 5k/15k in Marietta, Georgia, gave me the perfect excuse to combine two things I love: beer and running (a duo best enjoyed in the correct order — painful when not).
Boulevard Brewing Co. | Hibiscus Gose
September 23, 2014 | Jess Baker
ABV: 4.2% | IBU: 11
I have a secret. I can’t stop buying Boulevard’s Hibiscus Gose. It’s been in Atlanta just a few days, and my hands keep grabbing the cardboard box the sixer comes in. I’ve bought three so far. I can’t control it. Hey, Boulevard, why don’t I just direct deposit part of my paycheck to you?
Atlanta’s Orpheus Brewing | How a Fantasy Brewery Became a Reality
September 8, 2014 | Jess Baker
Success in life is a combination of timing, who you know and luck. Jason Pellett and Orpheus Brewing are living proof of how good things happen when all three of those come together.
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