Twelve Mile Circle – An Appreciation of Unusual Places

Category: Brewery

  • Ohio River, Part 7 (Corydon Loop)

    We used Louisville, Kentucky as our home base for the week and we took several day trips into the countryside. Because the drive to Louisville took a toll on us we decided to relax early in the week. Then our first foray focused on Corydon in nearby Indiana, barely a half-hour away. Something else figured…

  • Ohio River, Part 5 (Brewery Cluster)

    Let’s queue-up the broken record. I like visiting breweries and invariably I include an article focused on the topic every time I travel. So I’ll start with the usual clarifications, caveats and disclaimers. I created this page primarily for my personal recollection so feel free to skip it. We behaved responsibly and focused on quality…

  • Ohio River, Part 2 (Portsmouth)

    We began our journey with an easy drive along Interstate highways. I worried a bit about I-81 and its abundant truck traffic on the Friday before a 3-day weekend. Nonetheless we made it through and shot across West Virginia on I-64 unscathed. From there we only had to cut away at Huntington and follow the…

  • Carolina Wetlands, Part 7 (Breweries During COVID)

    This is the part where I get to talk about breweries. Longtime Twelve Mile Circle readers know I’ve been to a lot of them over the years. Those same readers also know I write beer pages more for myself than for them. In fact, they’re probably the least popular pages on the site. That’s alright;…

  • Scottish Breweriana

    Breweriana from Scotland (January 2000) I like good beer, and we found plenty of exceptionally good beer in Scotland. We conducted a fair amount of research to find a representative sample of breweries and pubs recognized for their Real Ales. Additionally, we took great pride in not drinking a single massed-produced beer during our visit.…

  • Wintertime in Corolla, Part 2 (Not Water)

    Sure, I enjoyed the sand and the waves during our brief hideaway on North Carolina’s Outer Banks (map). However I couldn’t spend the entire time just staring out the window or walking along the beach. We did some other things too. Everything seemed so weird though, partially because of the pandemic and partially because we…

  • Icelandic Adventures

    Iceland (September 1999) For a country as small as Iceland, the capital city of Reykjavík and its suburbs felt much larger than one would expect. Hallgrímskirkja, a tall church sitting atop a hill, dominated the otherwise low-slung skyline. Corrugated iron protected historic homes near the harbor from cold rain and steady wind. Tjörnin (literally “the…

  • Historic Cantillon Brewery and Museum

    Brussels, Belgium (November 2003) Deep in the heart of Brussels, not far from the Grand’ Place, sits a small throwback to a simpler time. In ages past, people maintained a more intimate connection with the food and beverages they consumed. The Cantillon Brewery preserves this aesthetic. It serves a working museum (map) open for guided…

  • Belgian Brewery Coasters and Glasses

    Anyone who appreciates good beer understands Belgium’s reputation for excellent brewing. As well, anyone who know me likely realizes my feelings towards the brewing arts. The ability to sample a large contingent of Belgian beers conveniently and inexpensively was definitely a bonus to our several visits. Each beer has its own distinctive glass and anyone…

  • Exploring the Mitten, Part 5 (Keeping Stock)

    We stayed put more than usual during this adventure. Nonetheless, I managed grow my various lists in modest ways. The Twelve Mile Circle audience knows what I like so none of this will be a surprise. I thought it might be a nice way to wrap-up the series. Lighthouses I’ve been captivated by lighthouses for…