About- Josh Ritenour
Josh Ritenour
Born and bred in the great state of O-H-I-O, Josh grew up like most Midwesterners: drinking macro beer and having a sudden urge to move away. It was only during his move down South that he discovered craft beer. Ironically, it was Bell’s Two Hearted Ale, brewed a little over 100 miles north of his hometown. Since then his palate has matured into a love of everything sour and barrel-aged. His favorite beercation spots are Asheville, NC, Denver, CO and Grand Rapids, MI.PorchDrinking’s Weekly Atlanta Beer Beat | July 26, 2017
July 26, 2017 | Josh Ritenour
The Atlanta Beer Beat sheds light on news of brewery openings, special tappings, firkins and one-off batches, bottle releases, dinners, pairings and more!
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Atlanta Beer Beat | July 12, 2017
July 12, 2017 | Josh Ritenour
The Atlanta Beer Beat sheds light on news of brewery openings, special tappings, firkins and one-off batches, bottle releases, dinners, pairings and more!
Georgia Beer Day Events | January 28, 2017
January 28, 2017 | Josh Ritenour
While small and independent craft breweries across the nation strive to compete with big beer for shelf space and tap handle placement, there’s another prominent movement happening in the South. More specifically, in the one remaining state that still prohibits the on-site purchase of beer at breweries: Georgia, ooh Georgia.
However, thanks to the unshakable determination of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild, a bill now exists in the state Senate to modernize Georgia’s ridiculous beer laws once and for all.
Event Recap | Denver Rare Beer Tasting VIII
October 13, 2016 | Josh Ritenour
How do you one-up the Great American Beer Festival? Get outta here! That was a trick question. But if one beer tasting comes anywhere close, it’s the annual Denver Rare Beer Tasting.
The Ultimate Guide to Stepping Up Your Pretzel Necklace Game
October 6, 2016 | Josh Ritenour
Alright, it’s time to have a little intervention. Festival season is coming and I’m thinking about just rocking a basic pretzel necklace. But in true Tim the Toolman Taylor form (the O.G. Xzibit) it’s time to take this decorative yet functional accessory up a notch. Let’s step up your pretzel necklace game in a BIG way.
Bear Pounds 36 Cans of Beer, Ignores the Busch
June 16, 2016 | Josh Ritenour 1
Editor’s note: This absolutely real story took place in 2004. Due to Rainier’s release of Pale Mountain Ale, we figured we’d give you a heads up just to make sure you don’t leave any of the good stuff laying around your campsite.
How to One Up that Pretzel Necklace
September 24, 2015 | Josh Ritenour 1
The age old debate on whether to wear a pretzel necklace to a beer festival dates back to Baron Marzen Dortmunder Zwickel Weizendoppelbock III’s attendance at the very first Oktoberfest in 1810, the tradition continued when Benjamin Franklin donned his own braided treat to Thomas Jefferson’s collaboration fest with fellow founding father Samuel Adams. And now we celebrate these pioneers by donning our own tasty carb-tastic accessories. However, as the times change and fashion evolves we’ve learned to upgrade our necklaces to hold much more than mere pretzels. While some have tricked out their gear with beef jerky, cookies, doughnuts and more, we thought we’d take it to the next level by asking Xzibit to… Read More
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