0201Whether you are new to beer or have been around it for a while, there are times when you come across a beer style you don’t understand or doesn’t make sense. Bitters and ESBs (Extra Special Bitters) are styles that can fall into that category and can create confusion. When […]
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0003On the surface, craft beer can seem fairly straight forward. But once you peel back that top layer, you’ll find a world full of confusing terms and acronyms. Defining those terms can help us all better experience craft beer. Which led me to the question “what is a Firkin?” Firkin […]
1000I often write about the ultra trendy New England IPA. It’s an exciting and ever evolving style. With it’s continual evolution, have you thought about how there are different types of New England IPA? For this article, I’ll dive into what this style started out as, what it’s become and […]
2101Sour beers have been increasing in popularity for a while now; even though the brewing process can be difficult and risky. But through innovation, a yeast only sour beer is now possible. At first glance, that won’t mean much to most but this is ground breaking work and could alter […]
3203 Recently, a friend asked me the difference between a pale ale and an IPA. My response was, “the IPA is hoppier“. He accepted the answer and we moved on. But it made me think; Pale Ale Vs IPA: Is there really a difference? So I took to the interwebs […]
1000Over the past few months, I’ve covered the topic of sour beers a few times. Everything from how they are made to learning how to like them. For those that aren’t fans of sour beers, I wanted to provide a list of gateway sour beers that can help ease you […]
1101As the weather turns cold, I hear many say they will start drinking more dark beers. Porters and stouts are typically the dark beers they are referring to. These beers have a heavier body and warming quality that make them great for colder weather. But have you ever wondered what […]
1313Craft beer can be a complicated topic. Lots of styles, types, glassware and so much more. On top of all that, you can add gas to that list. When I say gas I am referring to CO2 and Nitrogen. Most are familiar with CO2 as that is the gas used […]
0601How To Pour The Perfect IPA I drink a lot of India Pale Ales (IPAs). It’s the most popular style of craft beer so there’s a good chance you like them too. Which led me to wonder, what tips could I share on how to pour the perfect IPA. It’s […]
0411If you checked out my article about podcasts, then you know I listen to Steal This Beer. On one of their episodes, they briefly discussed the concept of an impact beer vs drinking beer. The discussion was about how to classify and appreciate beers in different ways. And they were […]
0310Trick-Or-Treat For Halloween Themed Beers Drinking to theme can be a lot of fun. And from what I’ve found, there are a lot of Halloween themed beers to choose from so enjoying a spooky brew on Halloween should be easy. It might seem a little silly but we all drink […]
2211Why You Shouldn’t Hate IPAs IPAs, IPAs and more IPAs. It is by far the most popular style and therefore there are more of this style than anything else. In many ways, the modern IPA built the foundation for the craft beer revolution that we are all benefiting from today. […]