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'Partake' in Dry January with brews from Partake Brewing

The non-alcoholic beer market is growing due to health consciousness and innovative brewing techniques.

America's Craft Brewery Count Declined in 2024

Cambridge Brewing Company closed after 35 years due to competition and changing consumer habits, despite its role in redefining craft beer.

How To Pair Sour Beers With Food, According To A Master Cicerone - Tasting Table

Sour beers, often overlooked, have unique flavors that offer refreshing alternatives in food pairings, especially with rich or sweet dishes.

Brewery Day Trip: Santa Rosa's Coffey Park

Coffey Park in Santa Rosa has revitalized since the Tubbs Fire and now hosts three notable breweries worth exploring.

Singing For Your Beer: Hops & Hymn

Beer Choir revives the communal experience of singing, especially for those missing church groups, blending it with the modern culture of craft breweries.

RateBeer to Close Its Doors: A Fond Farewell to a Craft Beer Icon - The Beer Thrillers

RateBeer, a vital craft beer platform, will shut down on February 1, 2025, marking a significant loss for the craft beer community.

'Partake' in Dry January with brews from Partake Brewing

The non-alcoholic beer market is growing due to health consciousness and innovative brewing techniques.

America's Craft Brewery Count Declined in 2024

Cambridge Brewing Company closed after 35 years due to competition and changing consumer habits, despite its role in redefining craft beer.

How To Pair Sour Beers With Food, According To A Master Cicerone - Tasting Table

Sour beers, often overlooked, have unique flavors that offer refreshing alternatives in food pairings, especially with rich or sweet dishes.

Brewery Day Trip: Santa Rosa's Coffey Park

Coffey Park in Santa Rosa has revitalized since the Tubbs Fire and now hosts three notable breweries worth exploring.

Singing For Your Beer: Hops & Hymn

Beer Choir revives the communal experience of singing, especially for those missing church groups, blending it with the modern culture of craft breweries.

RateBeer to Close Its Doors: A Fond Farewell to a Craft Beer Icon - The Beer Thrillers

RateBeer, a vital craft beer platform, will shut down on February 1, 2025, marking a significant loss for the craft beer community.
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Best in Beer - Farm Show Awards (2025) - The Beer Thrillers

The Pennsylvania Farm Show highlights the best in local beer production, reflecting the industry's significance to the state's economy.
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3 Beer Pairings For Lobster To Match Every Appetite - Tasting Table

Lobster pairs remarkably well with beer, providing a luxurious experience, especially when choosing the right style.

The Absolute Best Beers To Pair With A Cheese Board - Tasting Table

Beer and cheese pair well due to their common grass/grain origins and complementary flavor profiles.

The Important Rule To Remember When Pairing Beer With Chocolate - Tasting Table

Beers and chocolates can pair well if sweetness levels match, enhancing flavor dynamics.

Give Your Classic Mojito A Tasty Makeover With Beer - Tasting Table

Beer can elevate a classic mojito by adding depth while keeping it light and refreshing.

3 Beer Pairings For Lobster To Match Every Appetite - Tasting Table

Lobster pairs remarkably well with beer, providing a luxurious experience, especially when choosing the right style.

The Absolute Best Beers To Pair With A Cheese Board - Tasting Table

Beer and cheese pair well due to their common grass/grain origins and complementary flavor profiles.

The Important Rule To Remember When Pairing Beer With Chocolate - Tasting Table

Beers and chocolates can pair well if sweetness levels match, enhancing flavor dynamics.

Give Your Classic Mojito A Tasty Makeover With Beer - Tasting Table

Beer can elevate a classic mojito by adding depth while keeping it light and refreshing.
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Upcoming Trip to Las Vegas - The Beer Thrillers

Celebrating Drew's 40th birthday in Las Vegas with friends, amidst the excitement of New Year celebrations.
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4 Beer And Ice Cream Combos You're Missing Out On - Tasting Table

Beer and ice cream can be paired to create delightful flavor combinations.
Barleywine is a recommended beer for enhancing the taste of cookie dough ice cream.

The Absolute Worst Brew To Use In Homemade Beer Cheese - Tasting Table

For flavorful beer cheese, avoid using cheap, flavorless lagers and opt for brews with character and depth.
Rich Higgins advises using complex beers like IPAs or stouts to enhance beer cheese flavor.

The Classic Cookie That You Should Be Pairing With Beer - Tasting Table

Chocolate chip cookies pair superbly with barleywine, especially bourbon-barrel-aged varieties, enhancing the dessert experience.

4 Beer And Ice Cream Combos You're Missing Out On - Tasting Table

Beer and ice cream can be paired to create delightful flavor combinations.
Barleywine is a recommended beer for enhancing the taste of cookie dough ice cream.

The Absolute Worst Brew To Use In Homemade Beer Cheese - Tasting Table

For flavorful beer cheese, avoid using cheap, flavorless lagers and opt for brews with character and depth.
Rich Higgins advises using complex beers like IPAs or stouts to enhance beer cheese flavor.

The Classic Cookie That You Should Be Pairing With Beer - Tasting Table

Chocolate chip cookies pair superbly with barleywine, especially bourbon-barrel-aged varieties, enhancing the dessert experience.
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Pabst Has a New Contract Brewer - Anheuser-Busch InBev

Pabst has transitioned its contract brewing from MillerCoors to Anheuser-Busch InBev, reflecting strategic changes in the beer industry.
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Why Is Beechwood Used In Beer? - Tasting Table

Beechwood aging enhances beer maturation by allowing yeast to clarify flavors and smoothen its character, predominantly used in certain lagers.

The Best Temperature To Serve Light Beers - Tasting Table

American light beers are popular for being low-calorie and refreshing, best enjoyed ice cold.

Why Is Beechwood Used In Beer? - Tasting Table

Beechwood aging enhances beer maturation by allowing yeast to clarify flavors and smoothen its character, predominantly used in certain lagers.

The Best Temperature To Serve Light Beers - Tasting Table

American light beers are popular for being low-calorie and refreshing, best enjoyed ice cold.
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Experience: I paid 55,000 for a beer

A bartender's mistake leads to a shocking charge of over A$100,000 for a beer, highlighting the importance of card transaction awareness.
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We Asked An Expert: This Is The Biggest Beer Trend You'll See Even More Of In 2025 - Tasting Table

Non-alcoholic beer sales are increasing due to changing drinking habits and better tasting products.

4 Ways to Incorporate Sustainable Practices Into Your Craft Brewery - The Beer Thrillers

Incorporating sustainability practices is crucial for craft breweries to thrive and meet consumer demands.

Brewbound's 10 Most Read Stories of 2024

The brewing industry experienced significant volatility in 2024, highlighted by notable job changes, closures, and innovative product launches like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's Gin & Juice.

Schlafly Beer releases new winter sampler pack

Schlafly Beer introduces its winter variety pack, Hello Darkness, featuring three unique dark beer styles for the colder season.

The Worst Coffee-Flavored Beer Is Made By A Popular Brand - Tasting Table

Coffee-flavored beers are gaining popularity, but Dogfish Head's Wake Up World Wide Stout is not recommended due to unfavorable reviews.

14 Seriously Underrated Beers From Around The World - Tasting Table

Many people who dislike beer may simply not have explored a wider variety of options.
Traveling and working internationally can enhance one's appreciation for beer diversity.
There are numerous underrated imported beers worth trying, even for those who claim to dislike beer.

We Asked An Expert: This Is The Biggest Beer Trend You'll See Even More Of In 2025 - Tasting Table

Non-alcoholic beer sales are increasing due to changing drinking habits and better tasting products.

4 Ways to Incorporate Sustainable Practices Into Your Craft Brewery - The Beer Thrillers

Incorporating sustainability practices is crucial for craft breweries to thrive and meet consumer demands.

Brewbound's 10 Most Read Stories of 2024

The brewing industry experienced significant volatility in 2024, highlighted by notable job changes, closures, and innovative product launches like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's Gin & Juice.

Schlafly Beer releases new winter sampler pack

Schlafly Beer introduces its winter variety pack, Hello Darkness, featuring three unique dark beer styles for the colder season.

The Worst Coffee-Flavored Beer Is Made By A Popular Brand - Tasting Table

Coffee-flavored beers are gaining popularity, but Dogfish Head's Wake Up World Wide Stout is not recommended due to unfavorable reviews.

14 Seriously Underrated Beers From Around The World - Tasting Table

Many people who dislike beer may simply not have explored a wider variety of options.
Traveling and working internationally can enhance one's appreciation for beer diversity.
There are numerous underrated imported beers worth trying, even for those who claim to dislike beer.
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BevNET's Most Read Spirits Stories Of 2024

The spirits industry saw significant changes with bankruptcy filings, celebrity involvement, and creative marketing successes, indicating a dynamic landscape.

New To IPAs? Here's The One Key Distinction You Need To Know - Tasting Table

IPAs are divided into two main families: the bitter West Coast IPAs and the aromatic hazy IPAs.

Single Cups, Single Groups, Many Choices Commercial Brewing and Espresso in 2024

Commercial coffee brewing and espresso machines in 2024 saw numerous new entries in automated pourovers.

Harpoon and Smuttynose Parent Companies Merge to Form Barrel One Collective

Two New England legacy craft houses are merging in a deal that unites 14 brands.
The parent companies of Harpoon and Smuttynose - Mass.

Little Mutants Brewing Equipment Up for Auction - The Beer Thrillers

The equipment auction for Little Mutants Brewery will take place on January 6, following the brewery's closure.

Walthamstow Flea Market | What's On | London On The Inside

Walthamstow Flea Market at Truman's Social Club offers a unique shopping experience with vintage traders and street food on June 6, 2021.

On-Premises Update & 2025 Outlook - CGA by NIQ December 2024

Beer without Hard Seltzers outperformed traditional Bev-Al categories in both value and volume trend over the L52 weeks.
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Natural Light's Neighborator Brings Communities Together Over a Cold One | stupidDOPE

Natural Light's The Neighborator beer fridge promotes neighborly connections by fostering shared experiences over a cold beer, redefining community bonding.

Little Mutants Has Closed - The Beer Thrillers

Little Mutants closed quietly without announcement, reflecting a growing trend among venues to ghost their support systems and customers.

Natural Light's Neighborator Brings Communities Together Over a Cold One | stupidDOPE

Natural Light's The Neighborator beer fridge promotes neighborly connections by fostering shared experiences over a cold beer, redefining community bonding.

Little Mutants Has Closed - The Beer Thrillers

Little Mutants closed quietly without announcement, reflecting a growing trend among venues to ghost their support systems and customers.
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The Complicated Question Of Who Owns Modelo Beer - Tasting Table

Modelo beer's ownership structure exemplifies a complex, tri-national partnership that enhances global reach and market presence.

Circana: Craft's Slowing Decline Hits a Snag; Growth Brands Fail to Accelerate Gains

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Diageo Reportedly Exploring Selling Formerly Diddy-Backed Ciroc Vodka

Diageo is reportedly exploring a sale of Ciroc Vodka, the brand once transformed by the support of disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is now in prison facing federal charges of sex trafficking among other crimes.

Athletic Brewing launches Athletic January campaign

Athletic Brewing Co. launches 'Athletic January' campaign encouraging consumers to focus on enjoyable new routines rather than sacrifices for the New Year.

Home Drip And Espresso Brewing Got Simpler, Smarter and More Stylish in 2024

New home automatic brewing, home espresso and manual pourover coffee brewing equipment unveiled in 2024.

Report: Cynthia Fisher, Jim Koch's Wife, to Inherit Controlling Interest in Boston Beer

Cynthia Fisher, the wife of Boston Beer founder and chairman Jim Koch for more than three decades, will one day inherit his controlling interest in the company, Koch told the Wall Street Journal.
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The best beer garden in the East Bay is a perfect match made in uptown

Two Pitchers Brewing Company successfully combines great food, beer, and a family-friendly atmosphere, creating a beloved spot in uptown Oakland.

The best beer garden in the East Bay is a perfect match made in uptown

Two Pitchers Brewing Company combines craft beers with delicious food from Lovely’s, creating a beloved gathering spot in Oakland.

The best beer garden in the East Bay is a perfect match made in uptown

Two Pitchers Brewing Company successfully combines great food, beer, and a family-friendly atmosphere, creating a beloved spot in uptown Oakland.

The best beer garden in the East Bay is a perfect match made in uptown

Two Pitchers Brewing Company combines craft beers with delicious food from Lovely’s, creating a beloved gathering spot in Oakland.
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This Is The Reason Beer Tastes Better Cold - Tasting Table

Beer tastes better cold due to carbonation but flavors and aromas are enhanced when slightly warmed.

The Types Of Beer You Should Actually Be Serving Warm - Tasting Table

Beer temperature significantly influences taste; warmer beers can enhance flavor profiles for certain styles.

This Is The Reason Beer Tastes Better Cold - Tasting Table

Beer tastes better cold due to carbonation but flavors and aromas are enhanced when slightly warmed.

The Types Of Beer You Should Actually Be Serving Warm - Tasting Table

Beer temperature significantly influences taste; warmer beers can enhance flavor profiles for certain styles.
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Cambridge Brewing Company brand acquired by Castle Island

Cambridge Brewing Company's brewpub has closed, but its iconic beers will continue through a deal with Castle Island Brewing Co.
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The Best Temperature To Serve Sour Beers - Tasting Table

Sour beer is best enjoyed cold, typically between 40-50°F, to enhance flavors and reduce acidity.

The Best Glass Size For Serving 12 Ounces Of Beer - Tasting Table

Pouring beer into a glass enhances the experience by allowing for better aroma, flavor, and a proper foam head, essential for quality tasting.

The Best Temperature To Serve Sour Beers - Tasting Table

Sour beer is best enjoyed cold, typically between 40-50°F, to enhance flavors and reduce acidity.

The Best Glass Size For Serving 12 Ounces Of Beer - Tasting Table

Pouring beer into a glass enhances the experience by allowing for better aroma, flavor, and a proper foam head, essential for quality tasting.
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What Kind Of Beer Is Corona? - Tasting Table

Mexican lagers, characterized by corn use, offer a light, refreshing experience with low bitterness, perfect for summer enjoyment.
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Top Surgery & the Taproom: Beer Workers' Search for Gender-Affirming Care

Top surgery is vital for transgender and nonbinary individuals seeking gender affirmation, but it poses challenges related to cost and recovery in the beer industry.

Bart Watson named president, CEO of Brewers Association

Bart Watson has been appointed president and CEO of the Brewers Association, effective January 6, 2025.

Top Surgery & the Taproom: Beer Workers' Search for Gender-Affirming Care

Top surgery is vital for transgender and nonbinary individuals seeking gender affirmation, but it poses challenges related to cost and recovery in the beer industry.

Bart Watson named president, CEO of Brewers Association

Bart Watson has been appointed president and CEO of the Brewers Association, effective January 6, 2025.
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Maryland's Aveley Farms Coffee Plants New Roastery Alongside Beer and Pizza

Aveley Farms Coffee Roasters recently opened a roastery and coffee bar in Timonium, Maryland, part of a collab with Diomanback Brewing.
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A North Korean beer bar has opened in the capital of Pyongyang

North Korea's new beer bar highlights the disparity between the elite's luxuries and the hardships of the general population.

Jason Kelce's new Garage Beer ad is an instant Christmas classic

Jason Kelce created a humorous holiday beer song that reflects a light-hearted tradition and the brand's creative, agile advertising approach.

Major pub chain announces increase in the price of a pint of beer

Marston's has increased drink prices due to tax hikes affecting employers, with the price of a pint rising by about 10p.

How to Pour a Bavarian Beer the Oktoberfest Way - The Beer Thrillers

Pouring Bavarian beer properly enhances the drinking experience, influencing taste and aroma significantly.
The right pouring technique activates carbonation, contributing to the beer's freshness and character.

The Main Differences Between Brewing And Distilling Alcohol - Tasting Table

Brewing beer creates a low-alcohol beverage through fermentation, while distilling concentrates alcohol content for spirits by additional processes.

The Perfect Beer Glass Shape, according to Math

Mathematics can help design beer glasses that keep drinks colder by minimizing surface area compared to volume.

Hemauer Brewing Hosting FREE Holiday Ham Meal - The Beer Thrillers

Hemauer Brewing is hosting a free holiday ham meal on Christmas Eve, fostering community spirit and welcoming all ages.
#community-engagement

Hobee's Restaurant and Beer Garden is now open in Downtown San Jose

Hobee's in San Jose features a unique beer garden opening in 2025, alongside its well-known breakfast offerings.

LAKEFRONT BREWERY WELCOMES LOCAL SWEDISH COMMUNITY FOR NEW YEARS EVE EVEN - The Beer Thrillers

The Beer Thrillers is expanding its offerings with brewery maps and PDF resources for beer enthusiasts.

Hobee's Restaurant and Beer Garden is now open in Downtown San Jose

Hobee's in San Jose features a unique beer garden opening in 2025, alongside its well-known breakfast offerings.

LAKEFRONT BREWERY WELCOMES LOCAL SWEDISH COMMUNITY FOR NEW YEARS EVE EVEN - The Beer Thrillers

The Beer Thrillers is expanding its offerings with brewery maps and PDF resources for beer enthusiasts.
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The Hands-Down Worst Fever-Tree Mixer For Your Cocktails

Fever-Tree mixers provide a mix of wonderful flavors and disappointing options, with Blood Orange Ginger Beer being notably bad.
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Three Questions and a Pint With Joel Gaier - The Beer Thrillers

Breweries are unique and each has its own story to tell.

A Woman Filmed The Kid Mayhem At Her Local Brewery

Local breweries have emerged as family-friendly venues where parents can relax while kids enjoy a lively atmosphere.

Three Questions and a Pint With Joel Gaier - The Beer Thrillers

Breweries are unique and each has its own story to tell.

A Woman Filmed The Kid Mayhem At Her Local Brewery

Local breweries have emerged as family-friendly venues where parents can relax while kids enjoy a lively atmosphere.
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Cranberry Mocktail

This cranberry mocktail is a versatile drink that works as both a cocktail and a mocktail, perfect for any occasion.

Brewbound 2024 Award Winners

Brewbound announces the 2024 Award Winners and Rising Stars, highlighting excellence and innovation in the beverage industry.

Crafting Soda Since 1921

Reading Soda Works maintains century-old recipes while also introducing innovative flavors, blending tradition with modern tastes.

Funkytown Kicks Off Seed Funding Raise; Planning First Brick-and-Mortar

Chicago-based Funkytown Brewery's mission is to bring more people into craft beer.
Now it's creating a physical space to be the homestead of that mission.

41 Crowd-Pleasing Gifts For People Who Swear Up And Down They Don't Want Anything

A beer- or cider-making kit for anyone who expressed interest in becoming a brewmaster.

Beer, wine, and liquor increase your risk of cancer. But most Americans don't know it, survey says

Most Americans are unaware that drinking alcohol increases their risk of cancer, per a new survey conducted by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania.

These Are the Best Beer Towers in Town

Beer towers allow groups to share drinks easily, enhancing the dining experience in busy restaurants.

'95% of New Brands Fail' - How to Be the Other 5%

Ninety-five percent of bev-alc brand launches fail, according to Gustavo Aguirre, VP of brand innovation at investment firm InvestBev.
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German Vs American Beer: The Flavor Difference, Explained - Tasting Table

Different countries have unique beer identities based on cultural and brewing techniques, particularly evident in American and German beers.
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