Ashley Routson

Ashley Routson, known amongst the craft beer community as The Beer Wench, is a self-proclaimed craft beer evangelist and social media maven on a mission to advance the craft beer industry through education, inspiration and advocacy. She is the author of The Beer Wench's Guide to Beer: An Unpretentious Guide to Craft Beer.

Beer & Food

Craft Beer’s Spin on Classic Wine Pairings

By: Ashley Routson | March 1, 2012

Some of the country’s most renowned beer and food experts have joined forces to breakdown the best craft beer counter-pairings for eight of the most classic wine and food combinations.

Craft Beer Muses

Debunking the Myths Surrounding Dark Beer

By: Ashley Routson | February 2, 2012

Craft beer beginners often assume that darker colored beers are rich, heavy and full of calories. Ashley Routson, aka The Beer Wench, is here to debunk the myths surrounding dark beers.