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10 Beer Drinking Questions Answered
Among the myriad beer fans around the world, many of us tend toward the fastidious. Not uncommon among beer nerds’…
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Identifying Off-Flavors in Beer
Craft beer offers an extensive range of styles and flavors. The brewing process involves a multitude of complex steps, ingredients…
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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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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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The Complete Guide to IPA Styles
There has been enough written on the IPA beer style in recent years to fit into a mammoth, epic tome…
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The Rise of Functional Beers
As a beer connoisseur, I wonder why I drink. Often, it’s for the flavor. Sometimes, it’s for the buzz. Not…
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The Role of Beer Yeast in Brewing
Discover the microscopic marvel that makes beer possible with our guide to the powerhouse behind your favorite brews: beer yeast. From…
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The Function of a Coolship in Brewing Wild Ales
If you’re a fan of breweries such as Russian River, Allagash or Jester King, you may have heard mention of…
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Understanding Whiskey in Barrel-Aged Beer
For many drinkers, the closest whiskey gets to beer is in a shot glass next to a pint. Whiskey and…
