You can’t talk about the craft drinking revolution without craft beer front and center. Microbreweries paved the way for distilleries and cocktail bars by introducing the world to creative, small-batch recipes that changed what it meant to be a drinker, and today there are nearly 3,000 in the United States alone. From hoppy IPAs and smooth lagers to malty Belgian tripels and sour farmhouse ales, it can be daunting to keep track of all the great styles of beer out there. With this section, though, you’ll be well on your way to being a certified beer geek in no time!
This post was produced by our friends at Hop Culture, the independent voice for craft beer. In my years as a bartender, I’ve seen plenty of regulars fall into a bar rut. There’s a certain comfort to ordering the same…
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Once again, this year’s festival introduced us to more killer local beer than we could keep track of.
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For too long, the Shandy has gotten a bad rap here in the States. Give it another shot with these four refreshing recipes.
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The origin story of Innis & Gunn is an interesting one. Their unique beers were born from ales that they originally used to season barrels destined for whiskey. The plan was to trash the beer after giving the barrels what they needed. However, some brewers spoke up and thought the beer was pretty damn good…read more →
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It’s that time of the year. The temperature’s heating up and you need something to cool down. Cold beer comes to mind. On that note, let’s introduce the first installment of Summer Cooler, where we recommend beers — from IPAs…
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In 2000, Russian River Brewing released their future flagship beer, Pliny the Elder. A delicious and drinkable double IPA, Pliny has the presence of a session beer, but packs the 8% ABV expected in this style. It is in high…
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We know. We’ve received the flood of emails. The constant phone calls. The handwritten letters. The singing beer-o-grams. But alas, we’re only now getting around to the first Beer Enthusiast column of 2014. We hope it’s worth the wait. First,…
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Spring is upon us (according to the calendar, at least) and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a fresh IPA. How fresh? Just check the label. Say hello to Stone Enjoy By 04.20.14 IPA. It’s a beer so…
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After a winter in which much of America was oppressed by the Polar Vortex, it seems we may finally be escaping its clutches. But if there’s one positive to all the cold weather, it’s beer. See, just like cold temperatures…
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Hey there. Beer Enthusiast here. Long time, no write. Anyway, here’s a report on what I’m drinking (and therefore, what you should be drinking) right now, including a beer inspired by poetry, a beer inspired by Presidential speeches, and a beer inspired by… I don’t know what, but it’s damn good… read more →
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One of the more spirited seminars we attended during this year’s Manhattan Cocktail Classic was on the subject of beer cocktails. Some people love them. Some people hate them. And most people are just curious as to where beer cocktails…
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