Barrell-Aging: Sourcing Craft Beer’s Chosen Vessels
With today’s "rage to age" in the craft beer world, developing direct relationships with barrel suppliers is becoming more and more advantageous for breweries.
Beer. It’s why you’re here, right? Stay on top of all the latest stories and trends of small and independent craft brewers or expand your knowledge base of the beverage of beer with handy resources providing an in-depth look at beer styles, beer history and beer education.
With today’s "rage to age" in the craft beer world, developing direct relationships with barrel suppliers is becoming more and more advantageous for breweries.
The vast majority of craft beer styles are meant to be enjoyed fresh. Here are a few tips to help you decide which beers may age well.
In celebration of Brew Year's Eve (April 7), here are 12 things you may not know about America's experiment of Prohibition.
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.
As the temperatures start to rise (I'm wishing for a tropical vortex!), America's craft brewers are anticipating the upcoming season by releasing their spring seasonals.
An ever-growing body of research confirms that responsibly enjoying beer as part of a healthy diet can promote your well being. In fact, the USDA Dietary Guidelines specifically mention the health benefits of moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Explore 80+ of America's most popular beer styles including stats, commercial examples and food pairings.
The 64-ounce growler, as well as the emerging 32-ounce “growlet," has become a prominent fixture for both brewery startups, and new craft beer point-of-tap businesses. So prominent in fact, that some states are changing laws to allow growlers to be taken home.
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.
Beer. It’s why you’re here, right? Stay on top of all the latest stories and trends of small and independent craft brewers or expand your knowledge base of the beverage of beer with handy resources providing an in-depth look at beer styles, beer history and beer education. Read about what’s new in craft beer, including seasonal beer offerings, by CraftBeer.com’s featured authors. Be in the know on craft breweries’ new offerings and the surrounding culture of craft beer. Looking to improve your beer brewing vocabulary with our beer glossary or start your journey into craft beer? You’ll find the perfect resources on our Beer page. Are you considering a career in beer? In the past several years, more and more schools are offering classes and degrees that cater to the craft beer industry. Check out the CraftBeer.com Beer Schools page to discover colleges and universities offering a variety of beer classes and curriculums, both online and traditional in-person classes. Read More