0200 Every year, I attempt to see the future and predict what may happen in the beer world over the next year. Making my list of 2020 craft beer predictions was just as difficult as past years but it still a lot of fun. The craft beer world never stops […]
Yearly Archives: 2019
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0000 Craft beer continues to evolve and currently there is a strong movement to making beer sweet. And I’m not referring to malt sweetness that has been found in beers for centuries but rather the kind of sweetness you’d expect in candy or dessert. From sweet tart flavored sour beers […]
0100 Just like clockwork, you can count on breweries starting to release pumpkin beer in late summer. And equally predictable, you can count on people stating that it is too early for this style. Historically, this style has always sold very well even when released a bit early. However, a […]
0200 Craft beer has become an industry of trends. Years ago it was trendy to brew wheat beers. But today, wheat beers are seen as pedestrian and standard. With every new trend, there’s always the debate about whether it will last or fade into craft beer history. That same debate […]
0100 There is no shortage of craft beer events. And that’s not a bad thing. Attending a beer fest is a great way to explore the many types of craft beer and get to meet other amazing beer fans. But not all events are equal and a lot of the […]
4001 If you follow me on Instagram (which you should) then you know that my favorite place to drink is at home. While I love visiting breweries, it doesn’t happen nearly as often as I would like. Which means packaged beer is the primary way I am exposed to craft […]
1000 In many ways, it was inevitable . . . large companies acquire other companies all the time. So it was just a matter of time before the same practices infiltrated the craft beer world. And the latest news isn’t revolutionary because large beer brands have been buying craft breweries […]
0100 With the explosion of new breweries, there are countless options when it comes to picking a place to grab a glass of craft beer. This is great news for craft beer lovers. However, it does make it difficult to choose which brewery taproom to visit. Because as much as […]
0120 Do you ever grow tired of reading about how to pair craft beer with food that you’ve never had? Let’s be real that most of us aren’t eating gourmet meals on a regular basis. Or is that just me? Either way, let’s pair craft beer and fast food since […]
1100 The evolution of craft beer is nothing short of fascinating. Concepts that are at first considered to be extreme are often quickly accepted as the latest and greatest trend. A great example of this is the use of lactose in craft beer. For decades, the only time lactose in […]
0000 Hop JuJu By Fat Head’s Brewery As we head out of winter, we may be tempted to look forward to spring seasonal craft beer offerings. But don’t get ahead of yourself, late winter means Imperial / Double IPA release from many breweries. Once that you should put on your […]
0100 While some maintain that the quality of beer is the only determining factor of a brewery’s success, you don’t have to look far before discovering a brewery leveraging amazing (sometimes controversial) branding to get their beer into consumer’s hands. And as the craft beer market has expanded, there are […]