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  • Savoring the Best of Craft Beer and Food at SAVOR 2013

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    A perfect pour at SAVOR 2013 in New York City. PHOTO © 2013 JENSEN SUTTA Imagine a place where 76 craft brewers have gathered to pour 152 different kinds of craft beer in 39 different styles, paired with over 40 gourmet food delights. Is this some kind of beer and foodie paradise? Well, yes, it is. And it actually exists. It’s called the SAVOR American Craft Beer and Food Experience and it took place in New York City at the Altman Building and Metropolitan Pavilion on June 14 and 15, 2013. Introduced in 2008 by the Brewers Association as a way to showcase the ever-growing craft beer industry and its ability to complement food, SAVOR has grown to become a must-attend event for beer enthusiasts, home brewers, foodies and those who just want to enjoy delicious beer paired with food in new and creative ways. “In New York, the elevated culinary scene has historically been a little behind the curve when it comes to craft beer which is surprising considering the depth and intensity and character of flavor profiles available in the world of craft beer,” said Greg Koch, co-founder of Stone Brewing Company in Escondido, CA. “Craft beer is more »

  • Corona Creates 365 Reasons to Have a Beer

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    TBWASingapore devised this brilliant ‘Let The World Wait’ campaign to have a Corona every day by giving you a reason to celebrate every day of the year. The beer coasters feature silly, obscure holidays, such as ‘Chuck Norris’ Birthday’, ‘Summit of Mt Everest Reached, 1959′ and ‘Paper Airplane Day’ to name a few (3/365 to be exact). The marketing message for this fun loving campaign encourages the consumer to “Treat Yo’ Self” to a refreshing cold one every day of the year, which isn’t a new concept, but is effective through humor and clever graphics.

  • Beer Hunt (App + Infographic)

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    Beer Hunt is a new social iPhone app that caters for the rapidly growing craft beer market. The app centers around beer check-ins and enables the tracking and discovery of new beers. This infographic visually displays the data received in the 10 days following the launch of Beer Hunt. Similar to Foursquare’s place check-ins, the app rewards users with points or badges that highlight the beer’s style, location, and rarity. In the future, users will be able to translate their points into exclusive deals and offers from breweries and local pubs. The app also compiles data from each users beer check-ins to generate personal infographic of the user’s drink history in a feature called the “drink-o-graphic”.

  • Beertone is a Pantone Colorbook for 200 Beers

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    Beertone is what happens when you take two ad agency creatives who like brews and take on a side project. Alexander Michelbach and Daniel Eugster of St. Gallen, Switzerland created beertone to give a more visual recognition to the wide world of beer. “Beautiful design with the world’s most widely consumed alcoholic beverage”. Michelbach and Eugster had to photograph more than 200 glasses of suds in a special type of glass that prevents reflections, they then categorized each beer by color, beer label, alcohol Volume, brewery site and beer description. Pretty much a no brainer purchase for all you beer snobs out there. The Beertone wheel is selling for $39 to $59 on its website,

  • Craft Beer World, By Mark Dredge (Book)

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    With the emergence of craft beer comes this book gathering over 300 beers from around the world and divided into 50 different categories. The best part about craft beer is the quality of beer. Since there’s so much room for experimenting each beer has it’s own very distinct taste and culture associated with it. Author, Mark Dredge is an award-winning beer writer and runs the popular blog Pencil and Spoon where he writes about anything ale-related, and his acquired taste guide’s you in the right direction, depending on how many beers you’ve consumed, there may be 3 fuzzy directions you’ll be guided in. Craft Beer World $15.00

  • Sweet Water Extra Pale Ale [Craft Beer Review]

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    We love IPAs—specifically big and bold American IPAs that knock you into a coma of hops and send you home a happy camper. But come hot weather, that explosion of bitter goodness dries out your palate and has you reaching for something lighter, kinder and generally less flavorful. Lucky for us, Sweet Water brewing In Atlanta, GA is doing good for the hophead community with an extra pale ale that drinks like a subdued California IPA. Surprisingly refreshing, the taste starts off bitter but finishes with notes of grapefruit, caramel malt sweetness and not much aftertaste. The head pours thick but doesn’t stay long and the color is a light amber. Drink it as an everyday session beer. The inspiration seems to come from a hot summer day spent fishing—a beer that is at home next to a tackle box in the bottom of a boat. RateBeer Score: 80 Overall Style: Extra Pale Ale Serve in: Lager Glass Malt: 2 Row, Munich, Carastan 30-37 Hops: Centennial, Cascade ABV: 5.2% Calories: 156

  • A How-To Guide On Beer Tasting For Craft Beer Beginners

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    Socrates once said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” While this might be a bit extreme, it is a philosophy that can be applied to anything; even beer. It’s the working man’s beverage and while the idea that few things are more refreshing than an icy cold beer after mowing the lawn, we are in living in the middle of a craft beer boom. Beers are becoming more and more complex, new and traditional styles are pushing the boundaries of what we know beer to be. If you have missed the craft beer wave that is sweeping our nation and the world, allow me this opportunity to teach you how to taste beer and how to talk knowledgeably about it.

  • Take Me Out To The Beer Game

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    Long gone are the days of peanuts and crackerjacks at the ballgames. Today’s fans have moved beyond this bygone soundtrack and have caught up with the rest of the country’s obsession with the craft beer movement. Yes, getting a beer in any stadium is probably going to cost you no less than your first born, but the options are no longer limited to the mass produced swill that has plagued the American brewfront since before the 21st Amendment was passed. Here in the Big Apple, we are no stranger to either. Although it is only recently we are starting to see the merger of baseball and craft beer to an acceptable level for some beer geeks. With local heroes like Brooklyn Brewery showing up in both of New York’s MLB stadiums, Citi Field goes beyond, sticking with the flagship lager and a few popular bottles, as an option. In fact, a day at the Queens ballpark will turn up no less than five varieties of Brooklyn Brewery beers, as well as brews from Long Island’s Blue Point. While local and true craft options may be a bit lacking, you can still find options from from breweries who may be owned more »

  • Brews of the Bracket: 3 Stars Brewing Company in Washington D.C.

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    The home of craft in the D.C. area, 3 Star Brewing Company (6400 Chillum Place) was started in 2007 by friends Dave Coleman and Mike McGarvey. The key to their success has proven to be in their collaborations with other brewers, which has yielded the Syndicate Saison (Evolution Craft Brewing Company) and the B.W. Rye (Oliver Ales). In addition to crafting great beer, the company looks to help fight poverty in D.C. through a food program that would reuse spent grain in bread production. Photo source: Flickr.com 3 Stars holds tours on Saturdays at 2 and 3pm. If you’re not looking for the full experience, they also have tasting hours from 1-4 on Saturdays and you can also stop in to refill growlers during those hours. Photo source: Flickr.com If you’re looking for a beer to allay your bracket woes (listen up, OSU fans), the 3 Star Winter Madness is a boozy, dry winter specialty. The year-round beers from 3 Starts include the Peppercorn Saison, Sea Change Pale, Southern Belle and Pandemic Porter. If you can find them, the B.W Rye series beers are a great way to explore the flavors of rye. The most recent release from that series, more »

  • Brews of the Bracket: Flat12 Bierworks in Indianapolis, IN

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    Rob Caputo is the head brewer at Flat12 Bierworks, a man who took his hobby to the next level after 15 years of home brewing. With a background in fine arts, Caputo spends his off time painting and listening to music, showing an appreciation for the finer things that comes through in his beers. His company has become well-known in the local circuit, although distribution remains regional. The Flat12 taproom is open Thursday through Sunday and is a great place to pick up craft pints, growlers and kegs. The space can also be rented as an venue for private events from parties to corporate gatherings. As far as brewery tap rooms go, the exposed brick and wood interiors are surprisingly homey. There’s also a back patio and food trucks on hand that make this a fantastic summer hangout. If you’ve never had a beer from Flat12, it’s best to start with their Walkabout Pale Ale. The slightly fruity, slightly bitter ale pours with a small head and goes down smooth. Flat12′s portfolio is massive with over 30 recipes, but Caputo prides himself on consistency so there’s really no going wrong. Visiting the brewery is definitely the quickest way to get more »

  • Brews of the Bracket: Angel City Brewing in Los Angeles, CA

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    After moving to a new location under the guidance of Alan Newman, founder of Vermont’s Magic Hat Brewery, Angel City Brewing (216 S Alameda St) is now open for business. Founded in 1997, the original brewery sourced their supplies from eBay, scoring an 8,000 barrel German-made brewery in Alpine Village and restoring it before moving to the present location. The move began in 2010 and is still a work in progress, but Angel City promises great things for LA’s craft beer enthusiasts. Photo via: blogspot.com Angel City Brewing is open Thursday through Sunday for evening drinking. The building is hard to miss, with a massive graffiti mural by artist JR above the history John A. Roebling’s Sons co. sign. The semi-industrial setting is also home to LA’s Arts District, a community that Angel City Brewing is actively involved in, often displaying local work. While construction and renovations are still taking place, the limited visiting hours still draw an enthusiastic crowd. Photo via: laweekly.com You can now find Angel City Brewery’s Eureka! With and Angeleno IPA on tap in bars around the city. The brewery is set up to release a fairly full portfolio over time, so it’s definitely worth checking more »

  • Brews of the Bracket: Gordon Biersch Brewing Company in San Jose, CA

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    Started in 1987 by famed brewer Dan Gordon and restaurateur Dean Biersch, Gordon Biersch Brewing Company (357 East Taylor Street) is now the largest brewery in the Bay Area. Unlike most American brewers, these guys are sticklers for tradition—they only produce beer in accordance with the German Purity Law of 1516. They also take a tip from their Silicon Valley neighbors, incorporating the WinBrew software system to ensure consistency across batches.

  • Brew’s of the Bracket: Boulevard Brewing Co. in Kansas City, MI

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    A mainstay of Kansas City beer culture, Boulevard Brewing Co. was founded in 1989—since then, it has become one of the regions largest brewers while retaining craft techniques. Boulevard is also a leader in sustainability, becoming a “zero landfill” company in 2010 complete with a garden roof. If there’s one brewery that the rest of the midwestern craft community looks up to, Boulevard is it. The original brewhouse is a turn-of-the-century brick building that sits next to the modern facility, a sustainably designed and forward-thinking three story building. The public tour is a 45-minute rundown and tasting that provides a good introduction, but you’d do well to sign up for the “unfiltered tour.” Limited to 15 people, the experience takes you behind the scenes into normally off-limits areas. It also concludes with a more expansive tasting, which is (let’s face it) the reason you came in the first place. Boulevard is best known for their Unfiltered Wheat, an easy session beer that goes down well with Kansas City BBQ. The brewery has also gained a reputation for the Smokestack Series, which includes the year-round Double-Wide I.P.A., The Sixth Glass, Long Strange Tripel and Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale. Of the other more »

  • Brews of the Bracket: Austin Beerworks in Austin, TX

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    Austin Beerworks (3009 Industrial Terrace Austin, TX) is barely a year old, but has already become a go-to source for craft beers in the Texas city. The cans are sharply designed and the styles are classic, pretty much what you would expect from a forward-thinking Austin-based company. In the interest of quality and ecology, the brewery doesn’t bottle their beer—as they are happy to explain, “Cans get cold faster and the beer stays gooder longer.” The motley team at Austin Beerworks ranges from a Flying Dog alum to a corporate financier—not a bad combination for recession-era brewer. glennaa Visiting Austin Beerworks isn’t the easiest thing in the world—they often post tour times, but by no means are the hours regular. That said, it’s well worth it. The brewery is also known to attend local festivals, something that Austin has in excess. The names—Fire Eagle, Black Thunder, Pearl-Snap and Peacemaker—sound more like Charlton Heston’s gun collection than a selection of ales and lagers, but we won’t hold that against them. The pale ale and IPA are well-loved American classics, and we recommend more adventurous drinkers look into Austin Beerworks’ German-style schwartzbier, which is something like the bastard child of a stout and a more »

  • Brews of the Bracket: Uinta Brewing Company in Salt Lake City, UT

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    If you’re from Utah, you drink beer from Uinta Brewing Co.—unless you’re Mormon, in which case you probably don’t drink much of anything. The Brewery is rightly recognized as the state’s finest, bringing a West Coast appreciation of hoppy ales together with a cold climate love of heady porters and dark lagers. Started in 1993, the company has been running completely off of wind power since 2001. As they make the move into their new facility, Uinta is also planning to launch a canned version of their trademark beers, meaning you’ll likely see the brews in a store near you if you’re not one of the 24 states that already carries them. cityweekly.net The Uinta brewhouse pub is open weekdays from 11AM-7PM, and if you come for lunch they’ll serve up a sandwich of your choosing while you sample the beers. The space is also available for private parties, making it one of the more attractive bachelor party rendezvous spots in Salt Lake City. Attached to the brewery is the Little Big Beer Store, where you can pick up the hard-to-find high-alcohol beers and barley wines. Uinta Brewing has a substantial portfolio, but it really doesn’t’ get much better than their Cutthroat more »

  • Brews of the Bracket: West Sixth Brewery in Lexington, Kentucky

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    Founded with the goal of bringing better beer to Lexington, Kentucky, West Sixth Brewing (501 W 6th St Lexington, KY 40508) is understandably well-loved by its local patrons. They mostly come for the flagship West Sixth IPA, a dank and hoppy cornerstone brew that sums up the brewery’s bold attitude. Located not far from Transylvania University, West Sixth’s taproom and beer garden are located in a century-old bread factory in the historic Northside Neighborhood that offers plenty of space for gatherings. Photo via: kaintuckeean/Flickr Tours of the facilities start at 2PM every Saturday, although the taproom is open daily for regular hours. There’s plenty to like about the space, from lamp shades made of repurposed growlers to the original tile. There isn’t a full food menu, but the local Sunrise Bakery does provide soft pretzels, and Olivia’s Beer Cheese comes through with dairy morsels—including one cheese made with the West Sixth IPA. Best of all, after an afternoon of beers at West Sixth, you’re not far from the nightly happenings on Jefferson Street corridor. The brewery’s most intriguing beer has to be Snakes in a Barrel, an imperial stout aged in 20-year-old Pappy Van Winkle barrels. For those that don’t know, Pappy more »

  • Brews of the Bracket: Atwater Beer in Detroit, Michigan

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    Auburn Hills, Michigan is a bit light on the brewery scene, so you’ll have to drive the half hour to Detroit to get your craft beer experience on. Atwater Beer fittingly uses a mid-century machinist as their icon—the brewery luckily fared better than Pontiac during the crisis—and generally tends towards heritage in the way they make beer. The company imported a Kasper Schultz brew house when forming in 1997, trucking in all the necessary equipment to make proper heritage German lagers. So the core of the brewery is built around their lager, pilsner and koslch styles, although they branch out from that racket considerably. The brewery has a well-loved tap room that’s open Tuesday through Friday from 4-11PM and Saturdays from 2-11PM. According to the brewery, “You can’t get any food back there, but who needs it when beer is on the menu?” That’s some tough logic to argue with, so we’ll take their word for it. Atwater also gets bonus points for having on-site parking in downtown Detroit, something of a rarity to say the least. michiganbeerblog.net The best beers from Atwater tend to be from their single batch series. These are some really special numbers, recently including the more »

  • Cooking with Beer: 10 Beer Based Recipes

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    Since the beginning of man, beer has been a staple in our diets. Yes since the beginning, look it up, it’s science. So why are there so few recipes that use beer to accent food? Beer and ale in general have a wonderful bitter or wheat taste that, in theory, would be an ideal compliment to saltier foods. Well Great Clubs’ Beer of the Month branch has done all the work for you, creating 10 recipes ranging from hearty to healthy, even adding a couple of desserts in the mix.

  • The 10 American Cities that Brew the Best Beer

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    There’s a lot to consider when planning a vacation. The cost, climate, and sightseeing, are of course, major factors. But, what about the beers that are brewed in that city? Regardless if you want to party like a frat boy or sip on a craft beer during dinner, beer can say a lot about the city of it’s origin. Whether it’s a revolutionary technique used for brewing, unique flavors or just a local favorite, each city that brews their own beer puts their own stamp on beer. So, before you book anything, check out the 10 American cities that beer the best beer.

  • A Game of Thrones “Iron Throne” Beer Coming Soon

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    When fans of Game of Thrones gather round to watch the season three premiere on March 31, they’ll be able to do so with an ice cold bottle of Iron Throne in their hands.  Ommegang Brewery, a craft brewery based out of Cooperstown, NY will produce a blond ale that will be “crafted to directly tie into themes and nuances of the medieval-like fantasy realm of Westeros and the surrounding kingdoms.” The brew will come in 25-ounce corked bottles and cost $8.50 a pop.

  • The United States Of Beer: The 50 Best Beers From All 50 States

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    Drink your way around the country with the finest craft suds from Alabama to Wyoming. The genius minds at WeTheFeast.com have complied a list of the 50 best beers from all 50 states. See how the list was compiled and read up on details about each beer >>

    Tip: navigate using the ← left and right → arrow keys Drink your way around the country with the finest craft suds from Alabama to Wyoming. The genius minds at WeTheFeast.com have complied a list of the 50 best beers from all 50 states. See how the list was compiled and read up on details about each beer >>

  • 9 Beers You Need To Drink This Winter

    9 Beers You Need To Drink This Winter

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    A light and refreshing beer is not what we’re looking for when we’re going through firewood at an incredible rate. We want something a bit heartier with enough alcohol to warm us from the inside out. This doesn’t mean taste has to go by to the wayside. Here are 9 Beers You Need to Drink This Winter that will go great with some heavy stew on a cold night.

  • 65 Weird And Wild Ways To Pop Open A Beer Bottle

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    And I thought the only way to open a beer bottle beyond using a bottle opener were the classic light or edge of table tricks. Boy was I wrong. Artist Adam Young and he friends devised a few dozen unique ways to open beer bottles including a nail gun and motorcycle. You might not want to try all these at home. Bottle Cap Blues from chris sumers on Vimeo.

  • The 6 Packer

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    If you’ve ever gone into your local liquor store in the hope of creating a custom 6 pack of craft beers to give your fridge some variety, you’ve no doubt run into some issues. These issues include the fact that you’re provided with beat up old cardboard holsters that either a) Were meant for four beers or b) Are so banged up, your brewskies could fall out the bottom at any second. To avoid these issues, invest a few of your hard-earned bucks in The 6 Packer. Made from laser cut plywood, the DIY-esque alcohol holster comes with a few screws and nuts for you to assemble all the pieces. It’s sized right for both your standard long necks and short craft beer bottles. Besides, do you really want to take chances when it comes to something as precious as beer?

 
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