1001 The year is coming to an end and while many will be looking back at the past year, I love to look forward. Considering everything that has happened in the past few years, I’ve come up with my list of Craft Beer Predictions 2019. It’s a short list of […]
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1100 Over time, I’ve tried a wide variety of beer styles. And during that time, I’ve also been curious about how the brewing process impacts the final beer’s taste, aroma, and appearance. The term dry hopping is a term I’ve often heard and wanted to learn more about. And recently, […]
0100For the die hard enthusiast, craft beer isn’t just about the beer – it’s about everything that surrounds the beer. This includes finding rare beer, visiting taprooms, proper glassware, and so much more. All of this elevates the experience and draws us deeper into the hobby. When it comes to […]
0100When I talk to craft beer fans, they are often surprised to learn a few things about me; I’ve never brewed beer, I am not a Cicerone or BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) Craft Beer Judge, and I look exactly like the logo on this website. The last one shouldn’t […]
4000We’d all like to think that our beer buying decisions are based strictly on taste, quality, and other noble factors. But just like most purchases, marketing has a huge role in how we spend our money. And when it comes to beer, hops are used to sell beer. Hops aren’t […]
0155 When it comes to craft beer, there are lots of flavors and aromas to be enjoyed. Along with the wide variety of tastes and smells comes just as many ways to describe them. However, all too often the same words are used over and over. One specific term that […]
3001As craft beer lovers, we often think and talk about the many aspects of beer. Including how it is made, what it tastes like, and even the marketing. But rarely do we discuss the people and logistics required to get beer onto retail shelves. The process of distributing beer has […]
6107What is a taproom? The simple answer is the area where breweries serve their beer. But it’s not that easy to define as many breweries use them in very different ways. Furthermore, customers often have their own impression of what they should be. It isn’t a bar but it is […]
1002Adding fruit to beer isn’t anything new but there’s a quickly moving trend of adding more fruit than ever before. And it is being added in ways it wasn’t in the past. As the limits get pushed, we are getting some amazing beer but there are often negative consequences. One […]
4100When I got the chance to sit down and talk beer with Danny Gold of Fretboard Brewing, I knew I was in for a treat. Not only was the beer going to be great but Danny has a long history in beer so I was bound to learn a lot. […]
0001There’s a time and place for most things. And I’d argue that there’s a time and place for most styles of craft beer. But what about quantity? Is there a time and place for different serving sizes of craft beer? I think there is and one of my favorites is […]
2055Have you ever pulled a beer out of the back of the refrigerator and thought; how long has this been in here? If you are like me, you immediately think whether or not you want to risk drinking it. And you may start to wonder, does craft beer expire? The […]