I just got back from the Northwest Chocolate Festival in Seattle. Here's my recap of the whirlwind event: www.beantobarstool.com/episodes/nw-...

Northwest Chocolate Festival Recap — Bean to Barstool

Bean to Barstool host David Nilsen recaps the Northwest Chocolate Festival in Seattle and shares his takeaways from one of craft chocolate’s largest annual events.

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In his article for Final Gravity Issue 13, @brettthepoett.bsky.social takes a look at a centuries-old beer drinking game that pops up in several classic paintings - if you know what you're looking at. You can pick it up the issue here: www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final...

We should have a sign above Pelli HQ that reads "twinned with Chicago" because we love it, and so do you! This week, @davidnilsenbeer.bsky.social takes us to Off Color Brewing, a place where creativity thrives. www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/9/...

Beer for Mischief — Off Color Brewing in Chicago, Illinois — Pellicle

A group of mice is known as a mischief . This fact strikes me as appropriate as I stare at the line-drawn mouse on a can of Off Color Brewing’s Beer for Lounging. The mouse is one in a menagerie of c...

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Love this sound bite @davidnilsenbeer.bsky.social grabbed from Laffler. “Sometimes we just make a Pilsner because we like to make Pilsner.”

I was super excited to write about one of my favorite breweries for @pelliclemag.com - Off Color in Chicago!

Off Color Brewing@offcolorbrewing.bsky.social · 3w ago

Really nice article from David Nilsen for Pellicle takes a look at the Mischief we’ve been making the last 13 years. www.pelliclemag.com/home/2026/9/...

There's been a lot of growth in mezcal-infused craft chocolate in recent years. The flavor interactions are fascinating. www.beantobarstool.com/episodes/mez...

In my latest for @ohiomagazine.bsky.social, I profiled Wandering Monsters, a brewery where kids and adults can both have a good time: www.ohiomagazine.com/food-drink/c...

Kids and Adults Both Love Wandering Monsters Brewery

Craft beer, smoked barbecue and duckpin bowling add up to a family-friendly destination in Cincinnati. 

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If you're in the area, join us this Saturday at Third Eye Brewing's Hamilton taproom for a field trip! Brewmaster interview Brewery tour Guided tasting Register here, pay at the door: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

For our nonprofit spotlight in Final Gravity Issue 13, we focused on two Ohio orgs providing period supplies & education for anyone who needs them: Period Kits Ohio & Free Flo Box.

In his first-person narrative in our most recent issue, Christopher A. Smith reported from New Orleans on how this past winter’s immigration raids had impacted the city’s laid back vibe & closeknit hospitality industry: www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final...

"Loneliness is all that oligarchs will give you for free. Loneliness without solitude: the ultimate totalitarian win." sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/i-wandered...

I Wandered Lonely in The Cloud

How AI is destroying the life of the mind.

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Take a few minutes to hear Caroline Houghton of Carobeans in St. Paul talk about how her community came together to protect their neighbors during the raids earlier this year, & the Ice Melter bar she created to raise awareness & funds for immigrant justice. www.beantobarstool.com/episodes/bit...

Caroline Houghton of Carobeans on the Ice Melter Bar — Bean to Barstool

David Nilsen talks with Caroline Houghton of Carobeans in St. Paul, Minnesota. Caroline talks about how her community came together to protect their neighbors during the immigration raids earlier this...

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In Final Gravity Issue 13, I interviewed the fine folks at @astronomyontap.bsky.social, who are working to making science fun and approachable through brewery and bar events. www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final...

But we're going to touch the stove and we'll be touching it more than probably ever before. And we're not going to get burned. We're not going to get burned

We have a big new episode of Bean to Barstool out doing a deep dive on a segment of spirits-infused craft chocolate I’m seeing more growth in than any other: Mezcal. www.beantobarstool.com/episodes/mez...

How Craft Chocolate Makers Are Using Mezcal in Chocolate — Bean to Barstool

Advanced Cicerone David Nilsen talks with Lou Bank of SACRED Agave, Kelly Campos of Sleep Walk Chocolate, Eric Parkes of Somerville Chocolate, Caroline Houghton of Carobeans, and Hans Westerink of Vio...

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I understand it's the name of the restaurant, but I feel like we could have worded this differently.

RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open, period. [Since everyone is quote posting vs actually RTing this]

Tess is Surviving the Horrors@mothmother.com · last mo.

RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open, period.

A few years ago, a local brewery did away with stemmed glasses because male customers felt threatened by them. Yes, really. I told my sister, and she sent me this little watercolor as a joke. Think we should turn it into stickers?

If you see something*, say something** * art you like **leave as many reviews and recs as possible on as many platforms as possible

In his short essay for our latest issue, @nagbw.bsky.social member Dean Brightman shared the story of traveling home for his aunt's memorial with his dad, his complicated family history, & how simply sharing a beer after a hard day brought some healing. www.finalgravityzine.com/articles/fg1...

Hey, all. I'm going to do that annoying thing where I ask for support for my creative project, so bear with me.

David Nilsen@davidnilsenbeer.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Pick up a zine and get left behind by AI with us! #zinesruleAIdrools

Pick up a zine and get left behind by AI with us! #zinesruleAIdrools

In her excellent reported story for Final Gravity Issue 13, Alisha Miranda covers the rising craft beer scene in Puerto Rico, looking at the unique challenges producers on the island face, as well as the enthusiasm and ingenuity they display at they seek to build something sustainable and authentic.

I read this right after paying $17.50 (pre-tip) for a flight, and it immediately churned up memories of $1 lagers in central Wisconsin. What a snapback. Well played, @davidnilsenbeer.bsky.social, and long live the Midwest.

Looking for a quick boost of endorphins as you scroll through Sunday afternoon? Sign up as a Pellicle Patreon and feel good about supporting independent food and drink media! www.patreon.com/pelliclemag

Peak Brewery Dad in this brewery bathroom, holding his 15 month old: "Okay, buddy, let's make sure we didn't get any buffalo sauce in your hair."

Like Mike. Like to be like Mike.

Mike@mikelovesbeer.com · 2mo ago

Always happy to help beer folks, writers, artists and physical media makers!

Got this card in the mail from @davidnilsenbeer.bsky.social and Final Gravity zine. Yes, I completely forgot to renew my subscription. Thank you for this totally awesome physical card to remind me. I renewed and set auto renewal this time. Maybe I can get some shots in there some day. 😉

It's release day for Final Gravity Issue 13! Final Gravity is a quarterly print beer zine telling personal, human-centered stories about beer. (short 🧵) www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final...

Final Gravity A Beer Zine Issue 13 — Bean to Barstool

Final Gravity Issue 13 is full of personal, human-centered beer stories, including Alisha Miranda covering Puerto Rico's rising craft beer scene, profiles on Basqueland Brewing and Fauve Craft Bière, ...

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