10 Reasons to Attend the Great American Beer Festival
Visiting Denver for the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) tops the bucket list of many beer lovers around the world.
By: Mark Denote
A Great Beer for Greens
Pairing produce with beer — with delicious results. A look at the glorious interplay between farmers market fare and craft beer.
The Great Outdoors: Beers to Enjoy while Camping
Any beer can be a camping beer, of course, but here are some suggestions for cooling down after a hike or warming up around the firepit.
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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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White Lion Brewing
Founded as a result of the community’s interest in craft beer, White Lion Brewing Company was the first craft brewery to open in Springfield, Massachusetts, and is on the short list of Black-owned breweries in America. After getting their start contract brewing, a facility all their own opened to the public in early 2020.
Beer Styles for Summer Sipping
Here are a few light and refreshing styles to wet the whistle, with examples from local and regional brewers.
Treading Lightly: Breweries Reduce Environmental Impact
As breweries increasingly consider craft beer’s environmental impact, many are turning toward more sustainable ingredients to reduce their footprint.
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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. Read More
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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. Read More