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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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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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Event Recap | Here’s How We Survived GABF

DRAFT Staff — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 02:27:30 +0000

Going to the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in Denver, Colorado is an incredibly exciting experience. However, it can also be cruel and unrelenting if you are not prepared for it.

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The GABF 2018 Midwest Medal Roundup

DRAFT Staff — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 02:24:36 +0000

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Mad Moon Launches SweeTarts Cider

Steve Root — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:42:21 +0000

Mad Moon will be offering both draft and 4-pack bottles of the new cider Tart Side of the Moon, which is made with real SweeTarts and clocks in at 6% ABV.

“We sent the [SweeTarts] marketing department some cider samples throughout the process and, once perfected, they gave us the OK to use their brand name,” said John Pattison from Mad Moon. “They are also sending…

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Brewery Travels #34: Road Trip #5 (Idaho to Nebraska)

Steve Root — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 19:42:46 +0000

Two articles ago I described a shorter road trip up California and Oregon. This road trip? A bit further. Several long days of driving took us from Portland, OR all the way back into the Midwest. This article is dedicated to my wife, as 3 of the 4 breweries I am about to discuss were hit only due to her patience. My stops in Boise, ID, Laramie, WY, and Norkfolk, NE were not places we spent the night, they were simply along the route…

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