Are Growlers the Holy Grail of Beer Vessels?
Are growlers really the holy grail of beer vessels? Some would say yes, and some would say no, but no one can deny that beer geeks and breweriers are ga-ga over growlers.
5 Tips for Cooking with Craft Beer
Many people today are bringing craft beer into the kitchen, as they've found it to be a flavor enhancer that evolves and expands the potential of their dishes. But what they may not know, and something I recently discovered, is that when cooking with fermented beverages, some alcohol can remain in the final dish.
So You Want to Be a Beer Judge?
It's true, there really are certified beer judges—more than 4,500 active judges worldwide. Julia Herz shares her beer judge journey and gives resources and options for becoming a judge.
Julia Herz Muses on 2013: The Craft Beer Revolution Evolves
The U.S. is now the number one beer destination in the world. Julia Herz reflects on the trends and future of the craft beer revolution.
Chefs Biased Towards Wine
Julia Herz says it’s time to put craft beer on equal footing with wine and spirits in terms of education and emphasis in the culinary world.
5 Cardinal Sins of Craft Beer Service
Having high beer standards is completely different than being highbrow. Julia Herz shares five cardinal sins of craft beer service and encourages beer bars to go beyond the industry standard to win the hearts and palates of America's craft beer drinkers.
Beer Remains America’s Preferred Alcoholic Beverage
With the help of Bart Watson, the Brewers Association's staff economist, Julia Herz sets out to prove that the data provided in Gallup's® annual alcohol survey provides little evidence of what is really going on with consumers in the beer category.
The Sensory Side of Craft Beer Pairing
Julia Herz explores how taste, sensation, intensity and flavor interact when pairing craft beer and food.
15 Tips for Hosting a Beer Dinner
Beer lovers pair their beer with food more than any other single activity surrounding the beverage's enjoyment. Here are 15 tips to help you host a successful beer dinner at home and help beer reclaim its place at the dinner table.
Cramming for American Craft Beer Week
With so much going on during American Craft Beer Week, Julia Herz comes to the rescue with a quick-hit cheat sheet to help you celebrate the week along with the hundreds of craft breweries and tens of thousands of craft beer lovers.
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