Personal, immersive stories about the world of craft beer.
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You can now buy zine bundles on the Bean to Barstool shop and save a few dollars, including on back issues of Final Gravity!
We’re now offering zine bundles! Pick any 2 zines for $18 or any 3 for $25 and save a few bucks. You can choose from issues of Final Gravity Zine, any of David Nilsen Beer's standalone zines, and Courtney Iseman's Beer Tarot! Check out beantobarstool.com/shop/zines to pick out yours.
Final Gravity Issue 03 is now available for preorder! This issue is packed with introspective, personal stories about beer from some highly talented writers from around the world of beer (and around the world quite literally). Preorders get free shipping when the issue comes out the first week of January, so preorder your copy now (or subscribe via Patreon and receive the issue automatically!)
Final Gravity Issue 03 tells personal, immersive stories from the world of beer, showcasing independent beer journalism and first person accounts from craft beer workers.
This is the final week to pitch us for Issue 04. Guidelines here:
Want to write for Final Gravity, A Beer Zine? Here's our pitching guide for freelance writers and artists and beer industry workers.
Tuesday, October 24, is the last day to begin your Final Gravity subscription on Patreon with Issue 02 before they roll over to Issue 03, so sign up to support FG on Patreon and receive your first issue now while we're putting the next one together!
Personal, immersive stories from the world of craft beer.
Many breweries are offering Dungeons & Dragons nights as a way to build community. Tobias Cichon of Rabid Brewing writes about this trend—and his own experience with these nights at Rabid—in Issue 02 of the zine. https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final-gravity-a-beer-zine-issue-02
Our writers Mark Lafaro and David Nilsen earned awards at the North American Guild of Beer Writers awards yesterday! Mark earned an Honorable Mention in the Best Commentary or Criticism category for his article Non-Alcoholic Beer Has a Story Problem, and David’s article In the Understory: Primitive Beer’s Frosted in Moss won first place in the Best Beer Review category.
To celebrate these wins, we’re putting Issue 01 (which contains both articles) on sale for only $8 this week. If you’ve been curious about the zine, this is a great chance to check it out!
Final Gravity beer zine issue one features articles from Betsy Lay of Lady Justice Brewing, Betty Bollas of Fibonacci Brewing, Laurin Mack of Seipp Brewing, Musician Anna p.s., artist Annabelle Popa, and writers Mark Lafaro, David Nilsen, Melinda Guerra, and Ale Sharpton.
Halloween has us thinking horror, but it’s always Halloween at Indiana’s Scarlet Lane Brewing Company. Their founder and head brewer, Eilise Lane, wrote an article for Issue 02 about her connection to witchcraft and brewing, and you should definitely order a copy to read it! https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final-gravity-a-beer-zine-issue-02
Amy Martin of Stormcloud Brewing Company wrote a creepy, gory, and smartly beer-related piece of horror flash fiction for Issue 02, and you can read it by ordering a copy now! The last line of this story is fantastic…
“The next few hours go by in what seems like a matter of seconds, a blur of sweat and hits, fights, falls, and fishnets, the roar of the crowd and the action of the track silencing the real world, quieting the never-ending stream of worries and thoughts about the brewery.”
Read Rabid Brewing's Raiye Rosado's amazing article about her first bout for the Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby as Mommie Fearest in Issue 02 of Final Gravity. The story is funny, poignant, and immersive, and we promise you want to read it. Pick it up here: https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final-gravity-a-beer-zine-issue-02
The folks behind Alematic Artisan Ales had backgrounds in music before launching their brewery, and music is infused into every aspect of what they do. Read David Nilsen Beer’s article on Alematic in the latest issue, available now: https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final-gravity-a-beer-zine-issue-02
Melinda Guerra runs events professionally, so what is her role at beer events when she doesn't officially have one? In her article for Issue 02, she explores the nuances of navigating professional events. https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final-gravity-a-beer-zine-issue-02
The Great American Beer Festival just wrapped up last week, and long time beer judge Marty Nachel of Nachel Beer Education once again helped judge beer’s most prestigious competition. In Issue 02 of Final Gravity, Marty took us behind the scenes of beer judging to share what it’s really like. Pick up your copy now! https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final-gravity-a-beer-zine-issue-02
Today is publication day for Issue 02!!!
Here are all the details:
52 pages
8.5” x 5.5”
Full color art & photography
Sponsors: Beer Scholar, Fifth Street Brewpub, Susi Halley, Honey Menefee, Shan Escobar, & Nate McKnight.
Non-profit focus: The Michael Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling
Order now at the link below!
Here’s what’s inside:
Rabid’s Roller Derby Queen by Raiye Rosado—Rabid Brewing co-founder Raiye Rosado takes us behind theheart-pounding scenes of her first roller derby bout.
Behind the Scenes of Beer Judging by Marty Nachel—A seasoned beer judge tells us what it's really like to judge the world's biggest beer competitions.
The Partner: On Not Running Beer Events by Melinda Guerra—She runs events for a living, but what is her role at events when she doesn't have an official one?
My Grimoire of Beer by Eilise Lane—Scarlet Lane Brewing founder & head brewer shares herdeep personal links to beer and witchcraft.
Artist Showcase: Luke Owen Smith
The Beats Behind Alematic by David Nilsen—The founders of Alematic have backgrounds in music, and there's rhythm in everything they do.
Dungeon Master, Brewmaster by Tobias Cichon—Dungeons & Dragons brings community and purpose to taprooms.
The Silver Moon by Amy Martin—Getting a beer named after you isn't a good thing in this flash fiction horror story.
My Father, Lion Lager, and Home by Ruvani de Silva—An iconic national lager brand helps this beer writer bond with family after years apart.
Parting Poetry: Righteous Sense by Brian Reed.
We have an amazing list of stories in Issue 02, and guess what? Issue 02 is officially released one week from today, on September 19! Preorder now and we’ll ship your copy later this week. We're so excited!
Final Gravity Issue 02 tells personal, immersive stories from the world of beer, showcasing independent beer journalism and first person accounts from craft beer workers.
Final Gravity Issue 02's non-profit focus is The Michael Jackson Foundation for Brewing & Distilling, which funds technical education & career advancement for Black, Indigenous, & other persons of color in the brewing & distilling fields. We'll be making a donation, and you can learn more & donate here:
The Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing & DistillingFunding technical education and career advancement for black, indigenous, and people of color in the brewing and distilling industries. Donate Now What We Do The Michael James Jackson Foundation is a grant-making organization that funds sc...
In Issue 02 (release date: September 20), Ruvani de Silva takes us on a deeply personal trip to Sri Lanka to look at threads of her family story, all tied together by one iconic Lager brand. This is an amazing essay, so don’t miss it - preorder now: https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/preorder-final-gravity-a-beer-zine-issue-02
We're so proud of the collection of writers for Final Gravity Issue 02! We have some amazing and award-winning professional beer writers, some highly talented voices from within the beer industry itself, and even some fun flash fiction and poetry from beer professionals. Preorder your copy now and we’ll ship it to you at the end of next week! https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/preorder-final-gravity-a-beer-zine-issue-02
Final Gravity Issue 02 tells personal, immersive stories from the world of beer, showcasing independent beer journalism and first person accounts from craft beer workers.
Why do we gather over beer? What is it about this beverage that has brought people together over the centuries? Betsy Lay of Lady Justice Brewing explores this topic in Issue 01 of Final Gravity, available at the link in our profile. The issue is filled with excellent articles that look at the personal side of craft beer, from ruminations like Betsy’s to behind-the-scenes perspectives of roles within the industry.
Final Gravity beer zine issue one features articles from Betsy Lay of Lady Justice Brewing, Betty Bollas of Fibonacci Brewing, Laurin Mack of Seipp Brewing, Musician Anna p.s., artist Annabelle Popa, and writers Mark Lafaro, David Nilsen, Melinda Guerra, and Ale Sharpton.
Esoteric Brewing in Cincinnati is doing things differently in their comfortable taproom to actively promote diversity & inclusion. Read the full story in Issue 01! https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final-gravity-issue-01
Today is the final day to begin your Patreon subscription with Issue 01. Beginning tomorrow, new subscriptions will begin with Issue 02, which comes out in September. Become a Patreon supporter today to read the amazing stories in Issue 01! https://www.patreon.com/BeantoBarstoolZines
Artist Annabelle Popa Art created the amazing, colorful artwork for the centerfold art pages of Issue 01. Check them out by ordering a copy through the link below. Also, today is the final day to begin your Patreon subscription with Issue 01. Beginning tomorrow, new subscriptions will begin with Issue 02, which comes out in September. https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final-gravity-issue-01
In Issue 01, the great Ale Sharpton profiles City Built Brewing's amazing can art. Order here: https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final-gravity-issue-01
Final Gravity is seeking breweries or other beer-related businesses as Sponsor supporters. $25 per month on Patreon earns a half page ad in the next issue of Final Gravity, a quarter page ad in issues after that for as long as you’re a Sponsor, a subscription to the zine and our zine catalog, one ad spot on the Bean to Barstool podcast per quarter, and posts on our social media accounts. It’s a lot of coverage for your brewery or beer-related business for a small investment! If you have questions, DM us or email davidnilsenbeer at gmail. https://www.patreon.com/checkout/BeantoBarstoolZines/9671054
Issue 02 is now available for preorders!!!
The second issue of Final Gravity, A Beer Zine will be published the week of September 15, and we’re now accepting preorders. Check it out at the link below. Preorders get free shipping until August 14!
Final Gravity Issue 02 tells personal, immersive stories from the world of beer, showcasing independent beer journalism and first person accounts from craft beer workers.
In Issue 01 Betty Bollas of Fibonacci Brewing Company takes us behind the scenes of small brewery ownership. Come meet Betty on Saturday for our launch party at Fibonacci! https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final-gravity-issue-01
In addition to publishing freelance beer writing focused on people, places, ingredients, sensory experiences, cultural intersections, and the holistic ways we interact with and around beer, we also feature writing of all types—including poetry and flash fiction—from folks working in the beer industry in any capacity. If you work in craft beer, whether you’re a bartender, brewer, owner, keg cleaner, whatever, and you want to express yourself in writing, please get in touch! Details can be found at beantobarstool.com/write
Laurin Mack of Conrad Seipp Brewing Company tells us the story of her brewery and the German immigrant carpenter who founded it a century and a half ago: https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final-gravity-issue-01
Write for us!
Check out the pitching/submission guidelines below and then get in touch. If you write about beer, or work in beer and want to share an aspect of your experience, check out the guidelines!
Want to write for Final Gravity, A Beer Zine? Here's our pitching guide for freelance writers and artists and beer industry workers.
Melinda Guerra unpacks celebrating July 4th with beer and fireworks in a Mexican family in Issue 01. https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final-gravity-issue-01
Check out Issue 01 to read Life on the Road: Taprooms and Travel Through the Eyes of a Touring Musician by Anna p.s.—What a touring musician wants brewery taprooms to know. https://bit.ly/42BJOta
Non-Alcoholic Beer Has a Story Problem by Mark LaFaro—Non-alcoholic craft beer has improved a great deal, but the romance that fueled conventional craft lags behind. Mark Lafaro's insightful and nuanced reporting is in Issue 01: //bit.ly/42BJOta
Huge thank you to everyone who has supported us on Patreon so far!
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IT’S HERE IT’S HERE FINAL GRAVITY ISSUE 01 IS HERE!!!
Today is release day for Final Gravity Issue 01 and we are So. Excited.
Here are all the details:
52 pages
8.5” x 5.5”
Full color art & photography
Sponsors: Beer Scholar, Honey Menefee, Shan Escobar Art, Susi Halley
Non-profit focus: BrewGether
Order now here: https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final-gravity-issue-01
Here’s what’s in Issue 01:
The Art of City Built Brewing Company by Ale Sharpton—Beer aficionado Ale Sharpton talks dope can art with City Built Brewing’s Edwin Collazo.
Beer and July 4th in a Mexican Family by Melinda Guerra—Patriotic ambivalence, illegal fireworks, and sharing beer in a family of immigrants.
Non-Alcoholic Beer Has a Story Problem by —Non-alcoholic craft beer has improved a great deal, but the romance that fueled conventional craft lags behind.
Creating Space at Esoteric Brewing Company by David Nilsen Beer—”Everyone is welcome” isn’t just an empty sentiment at this Cincinnati brewery.
Artist Showcase: Annabelle Popa Art—Full-color artwork by the artist behind Rabid Brewing’s mythological can and taproom art.
The Beer that Built Chicago: Past & Present with Conrad Seipp Brewing Company by Laurin Mack—How a German carpenter became one of the most successful brewers in America.
Life on the Road: Taprooms and Travel Through the Eyes of a Touring Musician by Anna p.s.—What a touring musician wants brewery taprooms to know.
I Own a Small Brewery, and This Is My Life by Betty Bollas (Fibonacci Brewing Company)—A Jill-of-all-trades business woman takes us behind the scenes of keeping her small brewery running.
In the Understory: Primitive Beer’s Frosted in Moss by David Nilsen—A beautiful beer and a slow-paced brewery offer peace amid the chaos of craft beer and its biggest events.
Why We Gather Around Beer by Betsy Lay (Lady Justice Brewing)—A brewery owner ponders why we use beer to build bridges, commemorate events, and remember the people we love.
Final Gravity Issue 01 releases tomorrow!!!!!
Final Gravity beer zine issue one features articles from Betsy Lay of Lady Justice Brewing, Betty Bollas of Fibonacci Brewing, Laurin Mack of Seipp Brewing, Musician Anna p.s., artist Annabelle Popa, and writers Mark Lafaro, David Nilsen, Melinda Guerra, and Ale Sharpton.
We have an amazing list of contributors for Issue 01 of Final Gravity! The release date is June 20, so if you’ve preordered or subscribed, your copy will be shipping out imminently. Preorder now if you haven’t already at the link below or subscribe via Patreon! https://www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final-gravity-issue-01
You can now preorder Issue 01 of Final Gravity outside the U.S.!
Purchase Bean to Barstool merch and zines about pairing beer and chocolate!
Hard at work on layouts and formatting for Issue 01. Can’t wait to share it!
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