The Culture of Craft Beer

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The 5 Minute or Less Chemex Brew Guide

The perfect pour-over every time.
I’ve settled into a pretty consistent routine. And it mostly revolves around beverages. Coffee in the morning. Beer (or cider or wine or amaro or…) ...
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Support The Bronx Brewery as They Donate Beer to COVID-19 Frontline Workers

Fostering a sense of community in the midst of a global pandemic.
As the battle against COVID-19 rages in hospitals everywhere, the sweeping lockdowns that have ensued are sparking a fight of a very different nature. It’s ...
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Why Is 4/20 National Weed Day?

It's just another Monday.
Ah, April 20th. The international counterculture holiday where weed aficionados the world over light up a joint in celebration of cannabis (preferably at 4:20 PM). ...
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What’s the Difference Between Indica and Sativa?

There are different strains, bro.
If you walk into a cannabis dispensary, you’ll likely find a menu featuring three sections: indica, sativa, and hybrid. Indica and sativa are the main ...
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Great Notion Brews Three Beers To Help Those Affected By Coronavirus

Great Notion brews beer to support their local community.
Hop Culture has been a fan of Portland, Oregon’s Great Notion Brewing since they opened in 2016. The staff is friendly, the beer is fun, ...
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The Perfect French Press Ratio, According to Press House Coffee

The perfect cup of French Press. Every time.
“French press is my preferred way of making coffee,” says Adam Randall, founder of Pittsburgh-based Press House Coffee. Launched initially as Green Dragon Coffee in ...
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Off-Flavors in Beer: What They Are and How to Identify Them

An in-depth look into off-flavors in beer.
From producing wort to fermenting, to packaging and serving, there’s plenty of room for error when making beer. But what’s the difference between a beer ...
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Fort Myers Brewing Co. and Payette Brewing Co. are Paying It Forward with a Pint

Buy your pal a pint!
Who do you know that deserves a beer? A health care worker? A first responder? A grocery store employee? A friend? That’s the question Fort ...
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The Bronx Night Market Celebrates the City’s Best Food and Beer

Authentic food meets craft beer at The Bronx Night Market
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island – the five boroughs of New York City. Each independent. Each brimming with its own unique identity ...
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Other Half’s ‘All Together’ Project Unites Breweries From Around the World

A little bit of positivity during a global pandemic.
As brewery taprooms across the country looked to alter their business models, the team at Craftpeak — a web design studio catering to the craft ...
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American Sour Brewery Cascade Brewing Has Been Sold

Local brewery and taproom owners purchased Cascade Brewing.
On April 2, 2020, the legendary American sour brewery Cascade Brewing announced it had sold to a local group of brewery and taproom owners. In ...
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The 7 Best Coffee Subscriptions to Buy Online

Fresh beans are just a click away.
If we haven’t made it abundantly clear, the Hop Culture team loves coffee. We have our preferred gear and our favorite roasters, and everyone on ...
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What Are Brewers’ Favorite Hops in 2020?

Taking a look at the growing trends in the world of hops.
Water, malt, yeast, and…hops! Yes, the core ingredients that make up our favorite beers. We’re well into the new year, and already we’re seeing the ...
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Milwaukee And The Enduring Appeal of Lager Life

Lager life is alive and well in Milwaukee.
What does it mean for Milwaukee to be a lager city? Certainly, there’s some institutional knowledge on how to make great lager. Although the style ...
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FueledFest412 Charts New Ground For Craft Beer Events

From Facebook group to beer festival.
On March 14th, a new craft beer festival comes to Pittsburgh: FueledFest412. The event is produced by Pittsburgh-native Ryan Galiotto and Facebook group Fueled by ...
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The Story Behind Santilli: Night Shift Brewing’s Crowdsourced Flagship IPA

Night Shift's flagship Santilli arrives in 12 oz. cans.
The notion of a flagship beer seems to be steadily going out of fashion. The latest class of craft breweries lean into a model of ...
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