The Beer Wench

Known in the online beverage community as The Beer Wench, Ashley Routson is a beer evangelist on a mission to advance craft beer through education, inspiration and advocacy. An expert in beer mixology and food and brew pairings, she blogs at DrinkWithTheWench.com, BeerMixology.com, IPADay.org and is a regular contributor to CraftBeer.com. She’s also the “Director of Awesomeness” at Bison Brewing in Berkeley, CA.

Blog Posts By Author

June 2, 2013 @ Whole Story
Pair a cooling summer IPA with these spicy beer-battered shrimp tacos.
May 9, 2013 @ Whole Story
Try this flavorful take on the classic Michelada for early summer refreshment.
April 18, 2013 @ Whole Story
Individually, both craft beer and artisan cocktails are awesome. But when combined, they can be extraordinary.
March 2, 2013 @ Whole Story

I’ll say it once, I’ll say it twice – heck I’ll say it all day long. Just about any recipe that calls for water, broth, stock or some sort of cooking liquid can be partially substituted with beer! As a result, casseroles, stews, soups and chilis all make excellent bases for cooking with beer.

January 26, 2013 @ Whole Story

AIB: PeroniSalty, sour, crunchy, juicy – fried pickles boast a unique combination of flavors and textures. If you’ve never experienced fried pickles, consider yourself warned – you may find yourself craving them on a daily basis!

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