Kentucky Christmas Morning is Christmas in a Bottle

'Tis the season.
Hardywood’s Kentucky Christmas Morning is a big but balanced stout that’s perfect for the holidays. ...
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Contextualizing the American Farmhouse Ale

Nailing the style with help from Oxbow, Jester King, Fonta Flora, and Brasserie De La Senne.
The founders of Oxbow Beer, Jester King Brewery, Fonta Flora, and Brasserie De La Senne help define the American Farmhouse (Saison). ...
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Great Fall Beers that Aren’t Pumpkin Flavored

Pumpkin is so basic.
From Bell’s Brewery Best Brown Ale to Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Pennsylvania Tuxedo, not all fall’s best beers are flavored pumpkin. ...
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Another Miss For Goose Island’s Bourbon County

The AB InBev brand fails to deliver yet again.
Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Barleywine, part of the Chicago-based brewery’s Black Friday release, is infected once again. ...
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Five Takeaways from the 2017 GABF Winner List

Making sense of the biggest festival in beer.
Making sense of the many winners, and many, many losers, at the 2017 Great American Beer Festival in Denver, CO. ...
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The Best Beers for Celebrating Oktoberfest Without a Plane Ticket

The best day drinking event on the planet, since 1810.
The best beers for celebrating Oktoberfest from the comfort of your couch, from the classics to the newcomers. ...
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Why That One Local Brewery Isn’t Pouring at Your Favorite Beer Fest

Elementary, my dear Watson.
The economics of attending a beer festival in your own backyard. ...
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Are These the Most Beautiful Beer Cans in Massachusetts?

When being superficial about beer looks great.
Sometimes, what’s on the outside of a beer can matters more than what’s on the inside. Most of the time this is bad, but sometimes ...
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Is There Such Thing as a Triple IPA?

Demystifying the newest, hopped up creation.
What is a Triple IPA? Does it even exist? And if it does, how does it differ from a Double IPA? It’s time for some ...
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What Is Lupulin and Why Is It in Your Beer?

The green powder that's changing IPAs.
Lupulin Powder is here to stay. But what exactly is this green powder that hop heads are going crazy for? ...
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Will the Glass Growler Go Extinct?

Convenience, cost, and -- in some states -- the law might spell the end of glass growlers.
Due to convenience, cost, and — in some states — the law, glass beer growlers might soon be a thing of the past. ...
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Should You Store Hazy Beers on Their Side?

Maximizing the haze factor with Backlash Brewing Co.
Are your hazy IPAs not as hazy you’d like? There’s a simple fix. ...
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Rodenbach Fruitage Is the Perfect Belgian Take on Summer Beer

A new fruited beer for your beach cooler.
With complexity and sweetness, Rodenbach’s Fruitage is a refreshing version of the legendary brewery’s Flanders red ale. And it’s perfect for the summer. ...
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Review: Firestone Walker’s Adversus Is Perfect for Summer

Firestone's latest release is a paradox of flavor and drinkability.
By staying light in body while packing in a massive hoppy flavor, Firestone Walker’s latest Leo v. Ursus beer is worthy of summer-time drinking. ...
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Beer Is Fun, Let’s Not Forget

Take a break, grab some friends, and drink whatever you damn well please.
In the craze of the craft beer boom — with #beerstagram, intense brewery competition, and one too many options — it’s easy to forget that ...
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The Perfect Beers for Every Type of Cocktail Lover

A guide for the sophisticated drinker.
A handy guide for cocktail drinkers entering the world of craft beer. We asked an expert bartender to pair each popular cocktail with the perfect ...
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