Jonathan Cooper

Jonathan Cooper is the creator of Thinking & Drinking, the conversation-starting card game featuring more than 300 U.S. craft breweries, including beers from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Prior to creating and playing games, Jonathan was a reporter and editor where he covered everything from presidential politics during the New Hampshire primary to local politics to brewery openings -- and the intersection of beer and politics. A native New Englander who transplanted to Philadelphia, Jonathan believes in discovering local beers whenever and wherever he travels.

veteran-owned breweries steve 14th star — Steven Gagner of 14th Star Brewing Company credits his military service for helping him discover his passion for craft brewing. (Credit: Norwich University)

Craft Beer Muses

America’s Veteran-Owned Breweries Build Community, Honor Those Who Serve

By: Jonathan Cooper | May 25, 2017

There’s a common thread that binds America’s veteran-owned breweries: they’re built to serve. Here are the stories behind three of those breweries.

movie inspired beer names — The Last JeD.I.P.A. is a Star Wars inspired beer from Tioga-Sequoia Brewing in Fresno. (Credit: Tioga-Sequoia)

Craft Beer Muses

Movie Inspired Beer Names and the Stories Behind Them

By: Jonathan Cooper | May 3, 2017

Sometimes brewers look to Hollywood for inspiration. Writer Jonathan Cooper has the stories behind movie inspired beer names.

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Beer and Breweries

This National Beer Day, Don’t Think (& Drink) Alone

By: Jonathan Cooper | March 30, 2017

Thinking & Drinking is a card game featuring six decks of 54 cards. Each card includes a conversation-starting question or prompt.

Thinking & Drinking — Thinking & Drinking includes six decks of cards - each featuring unique sets of questions and brewery profits.

Beer and Breweries

Thinking And Drinking Wants To Make Conversations Great Again

By: Jonathan Cooper | November 8, 2016

Thinking and Drinking — Thinking & Drinking, which features more than 300 U.S. craft breweries, will be available on Amazon.com starting March 1.

Beer and Breweries

Thinking and Drinking Card Game Releases March 1 on Amazon.com

By: Jonathan Cooper | February 22, 2016

Thinking & Drinking has released a print-and-play version of the craft beer card game.

Beer and Breweries

Thinking & Drinking Print-And-Play Deck Released

By: Jonathan Cooper | November 15, 2015

Thinking & Drinking — Thinking & Drinking features 312 craft breweries, including one from each state and Washington, D.C.

Beer and Breweries

Thinking and Drinking Kickstarter Ends This Week

By: Jonathan Cooper | June 9, 2015

Thinking & Drinking fosters conversation and the exploration of local craft breweries. View more at http://kck.st/1DCEwdM

Beer and Breweries

Card Game Promotes Exploration Of Local Breweries

By: Jonathan Cooper | June 1, 2015

Thinking and Drinking's Kickstarter campaign ends on June 10.

Beer and Breweries

Final Two Weeks For Thinking And Drinking Kickstarter

By: Jonathan Cooper | May 26, 2015

Brewers Association members Arcade Brewing, Apocalypse Brew Works, Twisted X Brewing Company and Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery are among the 312 U.S. craft brewers featured in Thinking & Drinking.

Beer and Breweries

Thinking and Drinking Features 312 Craft Breweries; Live On Kickstarter

By: Jonathan Cooper | May 3, 2015

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