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The 25 Most Important American Craft Beers Ever Brewed
www.foodandwine.com
As exciting new beers appear weekly in bars and on specialty shop shelves, we shouldn’t forget their forebears: the brews that spawned, defined and advanced the craft beer movement, made by the influential brewers who brought [us] to where we are today.
Olympians Are Using Nonalcoholic Beer As Recovery Drinks. Here's The Science
www.npr.org
In Greek mythology, the Olympians were said to drink ambrosia, which bestowed upon them immortality…Today's Olympians have been swept up in a new trend largely emerging from Bavaria: nonalcoholic athletic recovery beers.
The Best Post-Workout Reward: Craft Beer?
www.ozy.com
For the not so exercise inclined, the idea of attending boot camp is laugh-inducing. Sure, you’ll get an all-over workout that’s great for your body, but the subsequent pain and suffering isn’t a big draw. The promise of craft beer post-workout is, and that’s what drew me to a class at Brewery Boot Camp in Denver, Colorado.
Electrolyte Craft Beer Is Here
www.americancraftbeer.com
One of the things that we love most about the craft beer biz is its innovative spirit. And companies like ZēLUS Beer, a cutting-edge brewing operation that is bringing the electrolyte concept to serious beer.
Jogging and Beer Drinking? Boston's Freedom Trail Combines the Best of Both Worlds
www.chowhound.com
Boston is a runner’s town. Boston is also a beer lover’s town, and every runner and running group knows that a post-run brew tastes better than any other.
CraftBeer.com Announces 2018’s Great American Beer Bars
www.craftbeer.com
Craft beer bars have played a pivotal role in the growth of craft beer by filling their taps and menus with local, independently-owned breweries. But which of those beer bars stand out?
Europeans are embracing American craft beer. So, why are exports trailing off?
www.usatoday.com
Back in 2010, a pivotal moment arrived for American craft beers at Munich's Oktoberfest. “They announced, ‘The gold medal for the best Oktoberfest in the world went to — gasp — Samuel Adams' Octoberfest.' The air went out of the room,” said Jim Koch, founder of the Boston Beer Company.
Indiana's Growing Craft Breweries
www.nuvo.net
From Planetary Brewing to Indiana City Brewing to Flix Brewing, many of the state's breweries are continuing to grow and make even more local craft beer.
Craft Beer Budapest: 9 Bars Serving Local Hungarian Beer
jetsettingfools.com
We found the craft beer Budapest scene booming. Eager to sample the latest Hungarian beer creations, we discovered some of the best bars in Budapest serving local microbrews.
New Belgium Says Layoffs Due To Missed Forecast, Not Declining Sales
wearebrewstuds.com
A sad day but plenty to look forward to. New Belgium Brewing laid off 28 employees between its headquarters in Fort Collins, CO
Hangar 24 And Epic Brewing Recall Beer
www.americancraftbeer.com
These kinds of things thankfully don’t happen too often…So it’s rare to have not one, but two, off-flavor announcements the same day.
Another Great Kickoff to SF Beer Week at the Opening Gala 2018
beer47.com
SF Beer Week may be over but now you can relive it via our coverage of the 2018 SF Beer Week Opening Gala.
Homebrewing
Make Your Best American IPA
beerandbrewing.com
There are so many versions, varieties, and approaches here that it would be arrogant to claim this will be your best American IPA.
Beer Blending Strategies for Home Brewers
beersmith.com
This week I take a look at the often overlooked topic of blending two beers either to correct a flawed beer or make a more complex finished beer.