One Giant Leap is a new collaboration beer that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing, as well as Delaware’s roll in space history.
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Beercation Destination
October 11, 2019
Form & Function: Brewery Visits with an Architect
October 11, 2019
Architect and author Neil Ginty talks about some of his favorite breweries that give you a front row seat to the brewing process.
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Beer and Breweries
October 9, 2019
Comrade Brewing Named 2019 Small Brewing Company Of The Year
October 9, 2019
Comrade Brewing was named 2019 Small Brewing Company of the Year by the Brewers Association at the 33rd Great American Beer Festival® awards ceremony.
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Beer and Breweries
October 9, 2019
Brink Brewing Named 2019 Very Small Brewing Company Of The Year, Takes Home Two GABF Gold Medals
October 9, 2019
Brink Brewing is the first brewing company in Great American Beer Festival history to be named Very Small Brewing Company two years back to back.
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Beer News
October 5, 2019
2019 Great American Beer Festival Competition Medals Announced
October 5, 2019
It’s a big day in beer and a day where a lot of dreams come true, as breweries find out if they’ve scored a Great American Beer Festival medal in the 2019 competition.
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Featured Brewery
October 8, 2019
Maui Brewing Goes Off-the-Grid
October 8, 2019
Hawaii's Maui Brewing Co. has reached a milestone they've worked toward for years: the craft brewery is now off-the-grid.
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Craft Beer Muses
October 1, 2019
Craft, Community, and Children: The State of Parenting in the American Beer Industry
October 1, 2019
As employees in America's beer community become parents, they find they're navigating new challenges as they work to pursue parenting and a career.
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Featured Brewery
September 25, 2019
Brewer Honors Grandfather’s Legacy as WWII Navajo Code Talker
September 25, 2019
A Washington, D.C. area brewery is honoring the Navajo Code Talkers, the Marines who played a pivotal role in World War II.
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We know there’s so much to learn about craft beer, and are here to help. Our online Beer 101 Course will walk you through the basics of craft beer. You’ll learn about everything from beer history, to ingredients and different types of beer. Our Beer and Food Pairing Course will provide you with an in-depth knowledge on craft beer and food. You’ll learn how to make a knock-out pairing as well as create a menu for a beer and food pairing dinner. We have separate courses for at-home cooks as well as professional chefs, so individuals of all culinary backgrounds can participate.
Entree
August 13, 2019
Grilled Beer Brats with German Potato Salad
August 13, 2019
It's time to fire up the grill! This delicious duo of beer brats and german-style potato salad combines two classics, perfect for summer cookouts or fall football tailgating.
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Side Dish
June 23, 2019
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Beer
June 23, 2019
These tasty Brussels sprouts from A Spicy Perspective will quickly become a favorite go-to. The caramelization of the pale ale creates a perfect glaze for these healthy veggies.
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Side Dish
June 22, 2019
Simple Beer BBQ Sauce
June 22, 2019
You can make this year beer bbq sauce at home using your favorite bock beer, a style that has a high malt character with toasty and nutty aromas.
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Craft Beer Muses
October 9, 2019
Malteurop will #MakeMaltSexy
October 9, 2019
Learn how craft breweries are exploring complex malt flavors with malteries like Malteurop, one of the world's largest commercial malting companies.
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Craft Beer Muses
October 9, 2019
How One Beer Birthed an American Crop of Italian-style Pilsners
October 9, 2019
Italian-style pilsners haven’t become regulars on draft lists yet, but brewers are smitten with them, and the secret about this beer style is out.
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Craft Beer Muses
October 3, 2019
Florida Breweries Utilize ‘Fresh From Florida’ Label Once Reserved for Oranges
October 3, 2019
The Fresh From Florida seal isn’t just for oranges anymore. Florida craft breweries who use locally-grown produce are earning the designation too.
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Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge of craft beer, in search of the latest news in the beer world, or are interested in finding a brewery that has the beer you’ve been dying to try, CraftBeer.com has you covered. The craft beer community grows larger every day. By staying plugged into the community, we can teach anyone who wants to learn about craft beer practically anything they want to know. We have an in-depth list of styles, a beer glossary, the CraftBeer.com Beer & Food Course and our Beer 101 course to help you learn about craft beer. In addition to those resources, we also have a list of some of the top beer schools in the country for people interested in finding a place to learn even more about beer. If you enjoy the website and are interested in a convenient way to learn about beer, sign up to have our newsletter delivered directly to your inbox.
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Beercation Destination
September 6, 2019
Riding the Rails: NY Hudson Valley Breweries Near the Metro North Train Line
September 6, 2019
Traveling to breweries by train is a charming way to discover beer. Contributor Ben Keene explores Hudson Valley breweries near the Metro North train line leading out of New York City.
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Beercation Destination
August 29, 2019
Epic Craft Beer Road Trip: Breweries Along the Great River Road
August 29, 2019
The mighty Mississippi cuts a path through America that's full of history. Check out our road trip to help you explore breweries along the Great River Road.
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Craft Beer Muses
August 12, 2019
PHOTOS: Celebrating Women in Beer at 2019 Beer With(out) Beards Festival
August 12, 2019
See photos from the 2019 Beers With(out) Beards Festival, a festival in Brooklyn, New York, that celebrates women in beer and women who love beer.
Read MoreIndependent Craft Beer in the United States
Now is the best time to be a beer lover in the U.S. We are proud to be part of the creative and vibrant community that independent craft brewers have created, and we want to help that community grow while keeping it strong. We know that helping beer lovers further learn about craft beer involves more than providing you with a beer style definition, and that’s why we bring you stories – we want to connect you with the people and breweries behind the beer.