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Mathew Powers

Mathew is a freelance writer, beer connoisseur, historian, and former tornado chaser. He's led an eclectic life, traveled many miles, and usually found a way to enjoy a beer or two along the way. His articles have been found on various webzines and he authors "A Pint of Chicago" for the Chicago Tribune Media Group. In addition to his Master's in Written Communication, he is currently working on a Master's in History, where he is researching the history of American beer culture.

Avila–The Agave Spirit Perfect You Need For Fall

By Mathew Powers • Spirit

Avila is not Tequila, nor is it Mezcal. It’s a little bit of both…
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3 weeks ago

Everything You Need To Know About Fortified Wines

By Mathew Powers • Spirit

Fortified Wine. For decades it suffered a poor reputation as being nothing more than low-quality, super-sweet Sherry…
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4 weeks ago

From Medicinal to Recreational: A Brief History of Gin

By Mathew Powers • Spirit

“Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.”
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1 month ago

Everything You Need To Know About the 6 Top Agave Spirits

By Mathew Powers • Spirit

The agave plant is an iconic symbol of the Mexican spirits world, but agave spirits are more diverse than many realize…
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8 months ago

It’s the New Bitter – Hops in Cocktails

By Mathew Powers • COCKTAILS

What do bartenders, distillers, and craft brewers have in common? They love to be creative, innovative, and cutting-edge…
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9 months ago

Love Beer? Try These Hopped Spirits

By Mathew Powers • On Tap

If you like beer you’ll love these hopped spirits…
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11 months ago

What The Heck Is A Table Beer?

By Mathew Powers • On Tap

A look at Table Beers; what they are, where they come from, and how you can enjoy them…
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1 year ago

YES!! We Are READY TO DRINK!!

By Mathew Powers • FEATURED BRANDS, WHAT'S CHILLING RIGHT NOW

The Ready to Drink category has exploded. Here are just a few expressions out there today…
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1 year ago

Being Ali Ghanbarian: The Ultimate Influencer

By Mathew Powers • FEATURED BRANDS, WHAT'S CHILLING RIGHT NOW

Meet Ali Ghanbarian, mega-trendsetter, who launched several careers, popularized high-end brands, and jumpstarted arts culture, has his eye on something new…
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1 year ago

On Location: Laws Whiskey House, Denver

By Mathew Powers • On Location, WHAT'S CHILLING RIGHT NOW

The folks at Laws Whiskey House in Colorado are obsessed with whiskey making…
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1 year ago

Vodka Inspired by Ryan Whitney of the Spittin’ Chiclets Hockey Podcast

By Mathew Powers • FEATURED BRANDS, WHAT'S CHILLING RIGHT NOW

New Amsterdam Pink Whitney, inspired by Spittin’ Chiclets Hockey Podcast…
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2 years ago

Miss Playing Golf in the Winter Months? Brandon Sweet Has A Solution

By Mathew Powers • Travel, WHAT'S CHILLING RIGHT NOW

Visit Topgolf Swing

Brandon Sweet, beverage director at Topgolf Swing Suite at Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, provides the drinks that accompany TopGolf’s already unique gaming experiences including slots, …
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