Three Los Angeles Latina brewers share their experience with the craft brew community and homebrewing.
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Featured Brewery
June 6, 2019
Chef Leah Ewing: From Fry Maven to Fat Bottom Brewing
June 6, 2019
Fat Bottom Brewing’s chef Leah Ewing finds a solid playing field to pair her food with beers -- a far cry from her start as a fry cook at McDonald's.
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Editor's Picks
June 18, 2019
Founder of North America’s First Brewpub Passes Away
June 18, 2019
The founder of the first brewpub in North America, John Mitchell, has passed away.
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Editor's Picks
June 10, 2019
Houston’s First Craft Brewery Celebrates Milestone Birthday
June 10, 2019
Houston craft beer fans had a lot to celebrate this weekend as Saint Arnold Brewing Co. marked its 25th anniversary.
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Editor's Picks
May 31, 2019
Shared Beer Name Puts Independent Brewer at Odds with Big Beer
May 31, 2019
Goose Island Releases a new beer named “Born and Raised.” The problem? No-Li Brewhouse in Washington state has been making an IPA with the same name since 2012.
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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
June 17, 2019
Old Manufacturing Building is Now Pennsylvania’s Largest Brewpub
June 17, 2019
Rusty Rail Brewing, Pennsylvania's largest brewpub, has turned Mifflinburg's old manufacturing building into a destination for beer lovers.
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Featured Brewery
May 28, 2019
Texas Ale Project’s R&D Focus Right at Home in Dallas Design District
May 28, 2019
Kat Thompson tells us how Texas Ale Project, a Dallas brewery, got its start.
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Featured Brewery
May 13, 2019
Tales from an Old Army Fort: Oozlefinch Brewing Rises Off Virginia’s Coast
May 13, 2019
Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, in a prime location overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, is attracting a lot of attention with its award-winning beers.
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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
June 3, 2019
Slow Cooker Beer Chicken Tacos
June 3, 2019
These chicken tacos are easy to make (10 minutes of prep time and four hours in the slow cooker is all you need), but they look and taste like you spent all day in the kitchen. The leftovers are delicious the next day too.
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Side Dish
May 28, 2019
Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread
May 28, 2019
Equal parts salty and sweet, this crowd-pleasing bacon cheddar beer bread works for every meal. Serve it alongside hearty stews or offer it as a savory alternative to traditional brunch dishes.
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Side Dish
May 22, 2019
Simple Beer BBQ Sauce
May 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
June 3, 2019
Light Craft Beers Could Offer Big Opportunity for Small Breweries
June 3, 2019
Light craft beers are becoming a little easier to find as more brewers experiment with lower calorie beers.
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Craft Beer Muses
May 14, 2019
Stories Behind 10 Strange Beer Names
May 14, 2019
From adopted kittens to Rush to texting typos, we ask craft brewers to tell us the stories behind their strange beer names.
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Craft Beer Muses
May 7, 2019
Brewery Employees Share Thoughts for Craft Beer Beginners
May 7, 2019
Whether you’re drinking beer at the brewery or a bar, brewery employees are worried about one thing: making sure you have a great experience.
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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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Craft Beer Muses
June 4, 2019
Beercationing in Michigan? Don’t Overlook Detroit
June 4, 2019
Author Brian Yaeger makes a case that Detroit’s beer scene is well worth your time in this state full of exciting craft breweries.
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Beercation Destination
May 23, 2019
AirbnBeers: Breweries with Hotels, Inns, Camping and More
May 23, 2019
From brewery hotels to campgrounds, quirky Airbnbs to luxurious resorts, this is your guide to planning a craft beer weekend getaway.
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Beercation Destination
May 21, 2019
Soak Up Vacation Vibes at Craft Breweries in Beach Towns
May 21, 2019
Whether you’re on vacation or need a place to unwind for a few hours, these beach town craft breweries bring good vibes straight to your beer glass.
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.