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A Comprehensive Guide to Beer Styles for Craft Beer Enthusiasts

A Comprehensive Guide to Beer Styles for Craft Beer Enthusiasts Craft brewing, home brewing, and beer tasting have surged in popularity recently, yet the world of beer still revolves around a few fundamental styles. In this guide, you’ll enhance your understanding of the main types of beer, gaining insight into one of the world’s oldest and most beloved beverages. A “Periodic Table” of Beer…

The Ultimate Guide to Craft Beer Styles: Exploring Flavors from Around the World

The Ultimate Guide to Craft Beer Styles: Exploring Flavors from Around the World Are you a craft beer enthusiast looking to expand your horizons and embark on a flavorful journey? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the diverse world of craft beer styles, uncovering the unique characteristics, brewing techniques, and flavor profiles that make each variety truly special.…

America as depicted by beer bottles Embracing Craft Beer Culture: A Journey of Taste and Tradition Craft beer culture is more than just a pastime; it’s a way of life that brings people together to celebrate the art and tradition of brewing. Craft beer enthusiasts are not just consumers; they are part of a vibrant community that thrives on exploration, innovation, and camaraderie. In this…

THE BEER DECK: PLAYING CARDS FULL OF FACTS ABOUT BEER Playing cards full of facts about beer. Currently up on Kickstarter! Created by @caleb.beyers and @benexploring.

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Level-up your beer knowledge with this hand-illustrated deck of cards.

About the Deck:

The Beer Deck is a complete set of playing cards, with each of the 52 cards focusing on one key beer subject, providing a concise explanation and detailed illustration. It’s a playful way to improve your beer knowledge while enjoying your favourite card game, practicing your card handling,…

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(Note: This is a modified version of a piece I wrote for the Stormcloud Brewing Co. mug club members.)

Stormcloud opened the summer after I got my first job in the brewing industry, and I was just beginning to develop my craft beer palate. At the time, Brian’s delicious brews definitely contributed to my love of Belgian-style beers, and many other beer styles as well. Stormcloud was the first…

Enough is Enough! Let me get this straight… You spend days upon days setting up your brewery and endless late nights creating the perfect beer. You’ve emptied your bank account and remortgaged your house to live the dream. After years of planning, stressing and wondering why the hell you’re opening a brewery. Buuuuuut… You can’t spend the time to make sure your servers know the difference between…

I was still 20 when I applied for a job at a new restaurant around town that would be home to over 100 craft brews.

Beers from near and far were going to be right at my fingertips and I had no clue what that would ever have to do with me.

I turned 21 a month after working there and thought I’d broaden my horizons and finally taste a beer that wasn’t Budweiser or Bud Light. The first craft beer I ever tasted was a Paulaner Hefeweizen and I have yet to look back since then.

I went from this uneducated student that had only just realized there were beers that came in other colors besides yellow/gold to this explorer in a whole new world with a ton of adult beverages for me to try that were each made with a love and craft.

I wouldn’t call myself a pro when it comes to beer but at this point, I am definitely snobby when it comes to what a restaurant or bar offers for beer. I don’t understand how people can even waste their time or money on Budweiser products, Coors, Miller, Michelob or any of the other popular shit that’s out today; let alone call those their favorite beers. Yuck. I want to take every one of those people and open their eyes to what they could possibly be enjoying but they aren’t. None of those brands are actual beer anyways. Beer has 4 key ingredients, of which, those companies only use 1 or 2 of.