Spring is less than a month away. And if Punxsutawney Phil has anything to say about it, the weather is going to start getting milder sooner than later. That means the time is right to start thinking about (if not already drinking) spring beers. This means bocks, Kolsch-style beers, pilsners, IPAs, helles-style lagers, and Gose-style […]
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The Best Piney IPAs For Lovers Of Ballast Point Sculpin, Ranked
Regarding household names in the IPA world, it’s tough to beat the name recognition of Ballast Point Sculpin IPA. Always one of the top-rated West Coast IPAs, Sculpin IPA is named for (and adorned with an image of) the Sculpin fish, which is well-known for its sting — a reference to the bitter, hoppy bite […]
Read MoreWe Ranked Refreshing ‘Cold IPAs’ To Savor This Spring
You might see the term “cold IPA” and assume that this is simply a beer style created to be imbibed during the colder months. And while many brewers release their cold IPAs during the winter months and into the spring, some release them in the height of the summer. The name is simply a reference […]
Read MoreThe Best Beers To Chase Down This March
While every month of the year has plenty of positives regarding the beer you can get, there are few as unique as March. First, because it’s the month that bridges the gap between winter and spring (in terms of seasons and beer styles). Second, because it’s when the biggest drinking day of the year occurs. […]
Read MoreThe Best American-Made Irish Dry Stouts, Ranked
Even if you aren’t a huge dry stout fan, there’s a good chance you’ve had a Guinness or three over the years. This popular style, called Irish dry stout, is known for its dark to pitch-black appearance, roasted barley, coffee, light hop bitterness flavors, and very dry finish (hence the name). The Irish dry stout […]
Read MoreWe Ranked Helles-Style Lagers That Taste Perfect For Spring
When it comes to crushable, crisp spring beers your first thought might be to crack open a refreshing pilsner. And while that idea isn’t wrong, we implore you to give helles-style lagers a chance this spring as well. For those unaware, this traditional German lager’s name translates to “pale in color” and that’s exactly what […]
Read MoreThe Best Beers For Après Ski, Ranked
After a long day of skiing and snowboarding, we want nothing more than to get out of our snow gear, kick off our boots, and sit as close to a roaring fire as possible. Of course, we also want to finish our day on the slopes with a beer, a glass of wine, or a […]
Read MoreThe Best Beers To Chase Down This February
February might be the month of love — full of candy hearts, giant flower bouquets, and everything else that comes with Valentine’s Day — but it’s also one of the coldest months of the year. And, more to the point, one of the best months for beer drinkers. The beer lover is treated to wildly […]
Read MoreWe Ranked The Best Bock Beers To Drink Right Now
The bock is a great beer style for the winter. This dark lager known for its rich, caramel malt flavor (often made with Vienna or Munich malts) is so rich, flavorful, and refreshing that you’ll want to continue drinking it well into the spring. Maibocks, doppelbocks, and traditional German bocks — we’re happy to spend […]
Read MoreThe Best German Beers That You Can Actually Find In the U.S, Ranked
We’ve spoken in detail about the ridiculous number of breweries in the United States. We’ll never come close to trying all of the craft beers made here. And that’s not just because there are over 9,000 breweries currently operating, it’s also because we’re spending a lot of time drinking beer from other countries—namely Germany. We […]
Read MoreAs Americans Buy Less Beer, Breweries, Bars and Supermarkets Scale Back
More than a decade ago, when Ryan Guererri was in his early 20s, he became obsessed with craft beer. As breweries rolled out a nonstop roster of new products, he bought hundreds of different beers, from bitter I.P.A.s to strong Belgian ales. “It was exciting trying everything,” said Mr. Guererri, who is now 35 and […]
Read MoreWhat Makes Whiskey ‘Smooth’ And Why Do So Many Bourbon Drinkers Hate The Word?
The word “smooth” in whiskey (or spirits in general) circles is often the heart of a heated debate. It’s similar to asking a serious food lover whether a hot dog is a sandwich or not. It’s part zero-sum game and part bandwagonism, with teams that fall on both sides. Translation: It’s exhausting. So do some […]
Read MoreCan’t-Miss Massachusetts Breweries To Visit This Winter
If you’re a beer fan, you’re well aware of the states seemingly saturated with award-winning breweries. We’re talking about places like Maine, Oregon, California, Vermont, and Colorado. And while all of those states are loaded with outstanding breweries cranking out massively-hopped IPAs, crisp lagers, and bold, rich barrel-aged stouts (among other beer styles), today we […]
Read MoreWe Ranked Juicy IPAs That Taste Like Paradise In A Glass
Winter has just begun (technically) but we’re already over it. Sadly, we can’t just wish the sunless months away. We can do something to fight the frigidity though. And it doesn’t even cost a flight! Just sip on a fruity, juicy, hazy IPA. Seriously, a well-made hazy IPA is as close to a tropical getaway […]
Read MoreGreat American Barleywines To Drink This Winter, Ranked
If you didn’t know it already, a barleywine isn’t a wine at all. Instead of being a grape-fermented drink, barleywine is a strong ale that is made from barley. They’re usually fairly high in alcohol (between 6%-12%) and loaded with malty sweetness, dried fruit flavors, caramel, and gentle spices. Not only are they great warming […]
Read MoreMaine’s Can’t-Miss Breweries To Visit This Winter
Maine is much more than “vacationland” and the home of Stephen King, it’s also a beer-lover’s paradise. According to the Maine Brewer’s Guild, the state is currently home to more than 165 breweries and brew pubs. This means it’s a great place to take an early winter road trip to sip IPAs, lagers, stouts, pilsners, […]
Read MoreThe Best Beers To Track Down This January
2024 is here. Hopefully, it’ll be a year of new opportunities, new adventures, and new beer (along with some old favorites). What better time to start on the latter than right now? January is a tremendous month for beer fans with a slew of darker beers and classic, crisp, hoppy favorites. The first month of […]
Read MoreWe Ranked The Best Bubbly Beers To Drink On New Year’s Eve Instead Of Champagne
Not everyone is a fan of sparkling wine. Maybe it’s the unbridled effervescence, the feeling like you’re drinking nothing but bubbles, or the fact that it’s so delicious that you’re liable to drink too much too quickly and wake up feeling like someone drove a railroad spike into the side of your head while you […]
Read MoreAn Anti-Woke Beer Company’s ‘Most Beautiful Conservative Women In America’ Calendar Has Caused Utter Chaos
Have you heard? Calendars, like Legos, are woke now. That’s why the beer company Conservative Dad’s Ultra Right is selling a calendar featuring “the most beautiful conservative women in America,” including swimmer Riley Gaines, who opposes transgender athletes in college sports, and Josie the Redheaded Libertarian. It’s the ideal gift for your most annoying uncle […]
Read MoreThe Best Beers Of 2023, According To The Tasting Alliance Beer Judges
Finding the best beer any given year is a pretty much impossible task. No one gets to it all. Hell, you’d be hard-pressed to even scratch the surface of the U.S. beer scene much less what’s going in, say, Germany or England or Australia. Still, there are some organizations out there that do their best […]
Read MoreRobust America Imperial Porters For Serious Winter Warming, Ranked
Winter is coming. To us, that means porter season is officially here. We love the style, especially during the winter months, for its roasted barley, chocolate, and sweet malt flavors. It’s a complicated style that has all of the roasted, bitter chocolate qualities of stout with an extra kick of indulgent sweetness. But while we […]
Read MoreThe Top 50 Beers of 2023, Ranked
To quote My Morning Jacket, “The weeks go by like days.” It’s hard to believe but we’re about to turn the page on yet another year. While it feels like 2023 just began, we are only a few weeks away from the start of 2024. If you’re anything like us, you’ve likely sipped a few […]
Read MoreWe Asked Bartenders To Name The IPAs That Get Ordered The Most
When it comes to beer (especially craft beer), you’d have a tough time finding a beer more popular than the IPA. Whether it’s a West Coast IPA, New England-style IPA, or Imperial IPA, the style is arguably the most sought-after across the entire American craft beer world. But with more than 9,000 breweries currently operating […]
Read MoreThe Best Easy-To-Find Imperial IPAs For Thanksgiving, Ranked
When it comes to beer, we don’t follow seasonal rules. We enjoy a stout or porter on a chilly night but don’t stop drinking IPAs just because it’s cold outside. Especially when it comes to imperial IPAs — which are still very IPA-ish but feel pretty dialed to this time of year. Imperial IPAs are […]
Read MoreWe Asked Craft Beer Pros To Tell Us The Best Beers For Chocolate Lovers
If you’re a chocolate fan, there seemingly limitless nougat-filled, peanut-butter-centric chocolate bars and chocolate-covered treats for you to enjoy. Plus you’ve got a wealth of $9 free range, shade-grown chocolate at every hipster grocer. And, more to the point today, there are also a ton of beer options. When it comes to beer for chocolate […]
Read MoreWe Asked Craft Beer Experts To Name Underrated Barrel-Aged Beers
Ever since Goose Island first launched its iconic Bourbon County Stout back in 1992, after a chance encounter with Jim Beam’s master distiller Booker Noe, the beer world has never been the same. In the decades since, barrel-aged beers (stout in particular) have become a fixture in the fall (and winter) beer landscape. What’s not […]
Read MoreCraft Beer Experts Shout Out The Best Session Brews For Fall
When autumn arrives, some beer drinkers feel like it’s time to immediately crack open dark lagers, brown ales, stouts, and porters. But we all need a break from all that heaviness now and then. That’s where a nice session beer comes in this time of year — acting as a respite from the darker beers […]
Read MoreWe Made Craft Beer Experts Reveal Their Favorite Hazy IPAs
If you ask us, there’s no wrong time of year for a juicy, hazy IPA. While the classic West Coast IPA with its piney, hop-fueled flavor is wildly popular, it’s difficult to beat the appeal of the offshoot New England-style IPA. Instead of a bitter, dank finish, hazy IPAs are known for their mix of […]
Read MoreThe Best Beers For Fall Weather Conditions, As Told By Bartenders
Choosing the right beer for a fall day isn’t a particularly easy task. Not unless you simply have your favorite fall beer style and plan to drink it rain or shine. Otherwise, a fall beer choice is likely dependent on the weather that day. Colder days call for brown ales, stouts, porters, and dark beer; […]
Read MoreCraft Beer Experts Shout Out The Best ‘Warming’ Beers For Fall
While most of the United States has been lucky enough to have early fall feel more like an extension of summer, that’s not going to last forever. The chill, rain, and overall bitter gloom of autumn is right around the corner. Make sure you have comfortable sweats waiting for you when you get home from […]
Read MoreThe Best Craft Beers To Track Down This October (Which Is A Great Beer Month)
If September still feels like summer (since technically, most of the month lands in that season), October is when we notice that fall has officially arrived. If you live somewhere with seasons, you’re likely seeing leaves begin to change colors or grabbing a light jacket when you leave the house in the morning. When it […]
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