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Could You Be a Beer Judge?

Steve Root — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:48:46 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a beer judge? I mean, how cool does it sound to drink beer all day, chat about it and fill out a short form? Seems pretty easy and fun, right? Well, being a beer judge isn’t really as simple as all of that. Read-on and I’ll tell you all about what its like to be a beer judge for a day.

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The Haunted Brewery Tour

Steve Root — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:14:42 +0000

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Brewery Travels: My Favorite Brewery/Beer from Each State

Steve Root — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 01:51:45 +0000

In my ongoing quest to visit breweries all across this great land, I have now surpassed the 400 mark, and they've been spread across 37 states and 175+ cities. To celebrate this landmark, I’ve put together a ‘Special Edition’ of Brewery Travels: A rundown of my favorites in each of the states visited so far.

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Why a Miller Lite Was the Best Beer I’ve Ever Had

Steve Root — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 17:52:46 +0000

I’ve worked in craft beer for nearly five years now. I’ve had the fortune to try some truly amazing brews: Pliny the Elder, Heady Topper, Bourbon Barrel Aged Expedition Stout. Supplication? I’ve got one in my mini-fridge. The reason I’m telling you this is because I want to frame my statements here properly. I’ve had good beer, trust me. The best beer I’ve ever had, though, was a Miller Lite.

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Allagash Farm to Face

Steve Root — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 04:01:42 +0000

A few years ago a friend of mine sent a text saying they had just tried the best beer ever, a sour ale brewed with peaches called Farm To Face from Allagash Brewing Company. I get beer recommendations all the time, but it is rare that they come with a “favorite beer ever” label, so I made a substantial effort to find a bottle. Unfortunately I came up empty, a limited amount of the beer has

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Stein Brewing Opens in Historic Mt. Vernon Building

Steve Root — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:14:04 +0000

Stein Brewing Company is now open in Mt. Vernon in the the Woodward Opera House building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as America’s oldest still-standing authentic 19th century theater.

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Our Favorite Puns and Beer Names From GABF 2018

Steve Root — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:18:41 +0000

With more than 4000 beers being poured at GABF last weekend from approximately 800 breweries, you probably didn’t get a chance to try them all. Even if you liked beer as much as a certain Supreme Court Justice nominee, you still probably wouldn’t have been able to try every beer on site. Regardless, we did do some extensive investigating of the beers at GABF and compiled a list of our favorite beer names.

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Bell’s to Add Hopsolution DIPA Year-Round – And They’re Brewing a NEIPA

Steve Root — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:11:16 +0000

One of the things I like about Bell’s is that even though they’re a decades-old brewery who produce two of the nation’s landmark beers — Two Hearted and Oberon — they aren’t content to sit back and stagnate.

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Hoppy Vs Bitter: Understanding the Difference

Steve Root — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:08:40 +0000

When it comes to craft beer, there are lots of flavors and aromas to be enjoyed. Along with the wide variety of tastes and smells comes just as many ways to describe them. However, all too often the same words are used over and over. One specific term that is over used is hoppy. Most use this term to point to the bitterness of a beer. Let’s compare hoppy vs bitter to see if these terms are being used correctly and how we can better our vocabulary and expand our thinking.

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Is Brut IPA the New NEIPA?

Steve Root — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:17:13 +0000

In which the man from the Emerald Isle introduces a new video series, Beer Talk Tuesdays, and in the inaugural installment tastes and tackles a new beer that’s washing up on the shores of Ireland.

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