The Craft Brewers of Wine Country
It turns out wine country makes for a perfect setting to brew craft beer. On his recent visit to the region, Joe Baur heard the motto: It takes good beer to make good wine.
It turns out wine country makes for a perfect setting to brew craft beer. On his recent visit to the region, Joe Baur heard the motto: It takes good beer to make good wine.
Greg Koch comes out of the gates swinging as he aims to dispel the myth of the superior pairing qualities of wine and cheese.
Fruity, oaky and complex—wine-inspired beers artfully combine the best of both beverage worlds. Here are some of the world’s best vino-infused beers from the breweries pioneering the hybrid movement.
The warmth of summer brings runners of all shapes, sizes, and talents back out into the pavement. Whether you’re an experienced marathoner or someone who uses it as an excuse to travel, we all prefer to end our runs the right way. Hell, the only way—with a tasty craft beer.
In the past few decades, as the craft beer scene has grown, it's become extremely popular at pro football games, especially pre-game tailgating.
While America’s craft brewers continue to focus on the ever-popular India pale ale, increasingly dabble in sour styles, and churn out an endless release of lagers and ales with exciting and exotic ingredients, there remains strong consumer demand for roasty and balanced beers. Brewers have taken notice and are releasing porters and stouts, often offering them nitrogenated.
Host a craft beer holiday brunch! Heather Lewis of BeerBitty.com shares the perfect brunch menu with recipes that include craft beer and pairing suggestions from small an independent breweries.
For those who wish to teach themselves a lesson in patience and want to try aging beer, Deschutes provides the road map to vintage beer success.
No matter where your craft beer journey begins, the fact remains you always have to start somewhere—and that's the most overwhelming part. Here are a few of the most approachable beer styles, including commercial examples from America's small and independent brewers.