BLOG

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

Craft beer! It’s everywhere. You’ve heard about it. But what is craft beer? For those scoring at home, it’s beer made at a craft brewery. OK, seriously though. There are three stipulations a brewery must meet in order to be considered a craft brewer (as laid out by the BrewersRead More

  If your favorite beer is Bud Light Lime – well, you should broaden your horizons. Use this list to expand your palette during this hot DMV summer. First things first: the criterion is that the brews on this list must be summer seasonal beers by craft breweries. ObviouslyRead More

Irish Craft Beer is up and coming!Ireland is a historic land and the island’s history is reflected in its beer.Arthur Guinness brewed his famous black liquidation in response to the English porters and stouts and Guinness is now one of the countries most endearingRead More

Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is traditionally a day for cards, chocolates and roses. Now with all the emergence of craft beer why not start a new tradition? There are some fantastic beers out there that will help you make any ones Valentine’s Day memorable. If yourRead More