To briefly recap (we know, it’s been a while) we’ve discussed “What is craft beer?” and we’ve discerned the two (main) types of beer – ale and lager. So, on a whim, let’s discuss lager(s) for a bit. Compared to ale, lager is a baby. This baby has at least a dozen differentRead More

Around this time of year, parties and gatherings start to feature some of the most bizarre yet delicious concoctions. Most of these recipes originated in England, where they still remain popular today. While egg and rum don’t normally sound like the most appetizing combination,Read More

Turkey meat can be white or dark, roasted and smothered in gravy or even dipped in cranberry sauce. So how does a host or a guest choose the right wine to pair with Thanksgiving food? Look for a wine that has fewer tannins and more fruit. The tannins usually go better with steakRead More

You don’t need a Master Cicerone certification to recommend a beer to your friends or loved ones. Ideally, recommend something you’ve previously enjoyed. You wouldn’t recommend a book or movie without first reading or watching it. However, when it comes to beer you can stillRead More

Drinking a crisp, acidic white wine is a perfect match for a steamy hot summer day. But as the weather gets colder, most people want a bolder red wine to sip while hanging out around the fire pit enjoying the smell of marshmallows roasting over an open flame. Plus, autumn is aRead More

Like Linus waiting in a pumpkin patch, many people spend the last few weeks of summer counting the days until pumpkin-flavored anything start hitting the shelves and signal ‘fall is here.’ And beer is no exception. Kind of like how most Americans are obsessed with baconRead More

You guessed it. From September 21 – October 6 it is Oktoberfest (“es ist Oktoberfest”)! 2013 marks the 180th Oktoberfest since it began 203 years ago in Munich, where the official festival is still held to this day. Why the difference in years? The event was cancelled 24 timesRead More

September has finally arrived and it’s time to enjoy everything fall has to offer. Well, almost everything. “Seasonal creep” is officially hitting the craft beer industry and breweries shipped their fall creations earlier this year than they ever have before. Let’s break down theRead More

Alright, so we know the answer to “What is craft beer?” But what are the different types of beer? That’s easy. The two (main) types of beer are ales and lagers. It’s all about the yeast, baby. Beers classified as ales use a top-fermenting yeast brewed at warmer temperatures forRead More

August is a month of last chances. It’s the last chance for summer vacations, summer romance(s), and it’s also the last chance to try those summer craft beers you weren’t able to try. And while you enjoy the fleeting tastes and aromas of summer’s final brews, know that fall isRead More