Since moving back to the county where I grew up, I have been enjoying many of the local events and establishments that I probably took for granted when I was younger. Among the activities I’ve had the pleasure of attending was an art festival in the downtown area of my childhood community. Perusing the exhibits by local artists and enjoying the live music with my daughter and sister allowed for some great memories, but I also learned about a microbrewery right in my hometown.
One of the sponsors for the weekend event was Light the Lamp Brewery, a micro, craft brewery that was founded on the principles of great beer and a love for hockey — my favorite sport. Each brew is named after a hockey term/memory, like 1980 Miracle American Ale or Shorthanded IPA. Knowing the popularity of craft beer, it was great to see that my hometown has a craft brewer to call its own.