Beer wasn't the most memorable part of Liz Thomas' Denver Beer Hike. It was witnessing first-hand how breweries are part of the fabric of communities.
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Craft Beer Muses
October 8, 2018
11 Classic Book and Beer Combos for Fall
October 8, 2018
If you love craft beer, this fall, explore the literary possibilities with these beer and book pairing ideas.
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Beer and Breweries
October 15, 2018
New Jersey Craft Breweries Collaborate to Feed Local Families
October 15, 2018
Four New Jersey craft breweries have come together to brew a collaborationbeer with proceeds going to charitable organizations.
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Beer and Breweries
October 12, 2018
Chicago Brewseum to Open Beer Exhibition at the Field Museum
October 12, 2018
On November 2, The Chicago Brewseum will open Brewing Up Chicago: How Beer Transformed a City, an exhibition hosted at the Field Museum.
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Beer and Breweries
September 28, 2018
Denver Beer Co. Introduces Solar Power, Composting, Recycling and Resource Conservation
September 28, 2018
Denver Beer Co. today announced the launch of a sustainability plan as part of an ongoing effort to reduce the brewery’s carbon footprint and waste.
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Welcome to CraftBeer.com, a website published by the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade organization that protects and promotes small and independent U.S. brewers. Our mission at CraftBeer.com is to bring you the stories of people, businesses and communities who are the heartbeat of small independent craft brewing in the U.S. We fully support independently owned breweries and welcome you to explore the world of craft beer with us.
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Featured Brewery
October 8, 2018
Beer That Makes a Difference in People’s Lives
October 8, 2018
James Neumeister was a homebrewing nut, but it was a friend’s diagnosis that inspired him to establish Ground Breaker Brewing.
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Featured Brewery
October 1, 2018
Greg ‘Mexico’ Mendez: The Bull-Rider Turned Craft Brewer
October 1, 2018
From the urban streets of Chicago to the Mississippi Delta and from riding bulls to brewing beer, it’s been quite a journey for Greg “Mexico” Mendez.
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Featured Brewery
September 26, 2018
Bay Area Brewery Helps Beautify the Neighborhood
September 26, 2018
Surrounded by artisans in their Bayview, San Francisco neighborhood, independent craft brewer Laughing Monk gains inspriation from the community.
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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.
Appetizer
September 27, 2018
Second Self Beer Co.’s Molechelada
September 27, 2018
Crafted to be enjoyed throughout fall and winter, Molé Porter is inspired by Co-founder Jason Santamaria’s family recipe of Oaxacan molé sauce.
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Appetizer
September 19, 2018
Fontina, Blonde Ale & Jalapeño Dip
September 19, 2018
Beer cheese dip with balanced, yet exciting flavor profile. Faint sweetness from blonde ale and mild heat from fresh jalapeño and white pepper dance with nutty and herbaceous notes from Fontina cheese. This dip is extremely compatible with tortilla chips or crusty bread pieces.
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Entree
September 19, 2018
Grilled Beer Brats with German Potato Salad
September 19, 2018
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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Featured Brewery
September 28, 2018
The Birth of Brut IPA
September 28, 2018
What’s rarer than the invention of a new style of craft beer? Meeting the brewer who created it. But Kim Sturdavant and his Brut IPA are true originals.
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Craft Beer Muses
September 18, 2018
Pride, Not Prejudice: Brewing Safe Spaces for the LGBTQ+ Community
September 18, 2018
A little bit of love, and a craft beer, can go a long way as the LGBTQ+ community looks to breweries and beer to build safe spaces.
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Craft Beer Muses
September 14, 2018
High Wire Hops: The Harvest Time Balancing Act
September 14, 2018
Paonia, Colorado’s High Wire Hops has made a name for itself by straddling commitments both to their 8-acre Western Slope hop farm and the relationships they build with Front Range craft brewers.
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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
October 5, 2018
Exploring Kentucky Craft Breweries in Bourbon Country
October 5, 2018
Bourbon gets a lot of attention in the Bluegrass state, but contributor Brian Yaeger shows you why you’ll want to explore Kentucky craft breweries.
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Beercation Destination
October 3, 2018
Family-Friendly Los Angeles County Breweries
October 3, 2018
The LA craft beer scene is on a meteoric rise, and these Los Angeles County breweries are perfectly tailored spots for a family day out.
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Beercation Destination
September 17, 2018
9 Colorado Breweries off the Beaten Path
September 17, 2018
The Great American Beer Festival brings thousands of beer lovers to Denver, but there are loads of other Colorado breweries that are worth a trip.
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.