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The Resurgence of the American Malt House
The corporate malting industry and the American malt house is a new phenomenon in brewing and distilling. Prior to Prohibition…
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A Day in the Life of Alyssa Thorpe, Head Brewer at Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery
As craft beer has grown exponentially over the years, brewers’ reputations now tend to proceed them, creating rock star personas…
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Exploring Virginia’s Beer Scene
The Virginia beer scene has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years. Mitch Steele caught his first glimpse…
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What Is Gruit?
You’ve certainly heard the word “gruit.” You’ve likely seen it listed in the bottom right-hand corner of your local brewery’s tap…
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Italian Grape Ales: Why Grapes Aren’t Just for Wine Anymore
There has been a resurgence in grape-based beers in recent years. It seems that plenty of brewers are aiming to…
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Official Review (Issue 53)
Judging Process Our reviews are conducted in a single-blind tasting format. This method provides the best opportunity to rely on…
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The State of Beer Media
The trends in craft beer during 2020 were very much influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and that included the media…
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Beer in American History
Beer runs deep in the veins of American history, coursing through the hearts, minds and livers of those who founded…
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The Inspiration Behind America’s First Craft Brewery
When Jack McAuliffe opened his one-and-a-half-barrel brewery on Eighth Street East in Sonoma, California in the spring of 1977, after…
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Are High Density Hop Charges the New IPA Trend?
The word “charge” has many definitions in the English language but, when used in a mechanical, scientific or creative setting…
