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Your Auto-Drip Coffee Maker Probably Doesn't Get Hot Enough, And It Shows In The Taste - Tasting Table

Drip coffee makers often fail to reach optimal brewing temperatures, resulting in under-extracted coffee with undesirable flavors.
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1 day ago

Roast Isn't The Most Important Factor When Making Drip Coffee (This Is) - Tasting Table

Matching grind size to brewing method is crucial for great drip coffee.
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Your Auto-Drip Coffee Maker Probably Doesn't Get Hot Enough, And It Shows In The Taste - Tasting Table

Drip coffee makers often fail to reach optimal brewing temperatures, resulting in under-extracted coffee with undesirable flavors.
Coffee
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1 day ago

Roast Isn't The Most Important Factor When Making Drip Coffee (This Is) - Tasting Table

Matching grind size to brewing method is crucial for great drip coffee.
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6 hours ago

How To Use High-Proof Liquor In Cocktails Correctly - Tasting Table

Higher-proof liquors enhance cocktail flavor complexity and depth without necessarily increasing strength.
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Why More Bars Are Highlighting Cocktail ABV - And Why It Matters - Tasting Table

Bars are increasingly displaying ABV on cocktail menus to promote transparency about alcohol content.
Cocktails
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How To Use High-Proof Liquor In Cocktails Correctly - Tasting Table

Higher-proof liquors enhance cocktail flavor complexity and depth without necessarily increasing strength.
Cocktails
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2 days ago

Why More Bars Are Highlighting Cocktail ABV - And Why It Matters - Tasting Table

Bars are increasingly displaying ABV on cocktail menus to promote transparency about alcohol content.
Beer
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1 day ago

Who Brews Shake Shack Beer? - Tasting Table

ShackMeister Ale, a collaboration between Shake Shack and Brooklyn Brewery, is designed to pair well with burgers and has a light 4.8% abv.
Dining
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1 day ago

A 13,000-Mile Mission for One Beautiful Loaf

The quest for the best free restaurant bread in America involved extensive travel and surveying over 500 people.
History
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3 days ago

Ancient BEER tab is discovered on a 4,000-year-old clay tablet

Beer has been used as a form of payment for workers in ancient civilizations, dating back 4,000 years.
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4 days ago

Oakland's Two Pitchers Brewing Co. is bringing its $3 beer to SF

Two Pitchers Brewing Co. is expanding to San Francisco, maintaining its $3 beer pricing and collaborating with a local burger pop-up.
Cooking
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6 days ago

Ditch This Baking Myth For Pie Dough That's Much Easier To Handle - Tasting Table

Chilling pie crust is essential for gluten relaxation and achieving a flaky texture.
#craft-beer
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2 weeks ago

Why the Craft Beer Scene Is Better Now Than Ever | PUNCH

Craft beer culture is evolving, with a return to its roots despite recent industry challenges and declining trends.
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2 months ago

Craft Beer's Boom Has Flipped: More Breweries Closed Last Year Than Opened - Tasting Table

The U.S. craft beer industry is contracting: 434 breweries closed in 2025 vs. 268 openings, driven by competition, higher prices, and shifting consumer habits.
Beer
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3 days ago

Two Acclaimed Craft Breweries Open New Los Angeles Taprooms

Monkish Brewing Co. and Everywhere Beer are opening new taprooms in Los Angeles, expanding their presence in Southern California.
Beer
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4 days ago

Some Craft Breweries Say This Is the Best Way to Serve Beer

Japanese-style sharp pours enhance beer aroma and texture by capping liquid with foam, maintaining effervescence and improving flavor delivery.
Beer
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4 days ago

Ikasu Brewing Leans into Weird,' Good Beer' and Japanese Culinary Ingredients

Ikasu Brewing focuses on unique beers using Japanese ingredients, exemplified by a matcha-infused gose, and has gained traction in the craft beer market.
Beer
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1 week ago

Q1 Craft Scans, Platform Proliferation, BrewDog's Identity Crisis and What's a Daycap?

Craft beer trends in Q1 2026 show significant developments in mergers, acquisitions, and marketing strategies targeting younger consumers.
Beer
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2 weeks ago

Why the Craft Beer Scene Is Better Now Than Ever | PUNCH

Craft beer culture is evolving, with a return to its roots despite recent industry challenges and declining trends.
#beer
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1 week ago

Think Twice Before Drinking Beer Out Of A Clear Bottle. Here's Why - Tasting Table

The color of beer bottles affects taste; darker bottles protect against light that can spoil beer.
Beer
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1 week ago

Think Twice Before Drinking Beer Out Of A Clear Bottle. Here's Why - Tasting Table

The color of beer bottles affects taste; darker bottles protect against light that can spoil beer.
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1 week ago

Why Some Distillers Are Selling Whiskey Straight Off the Still

"We're a new distiller - we don't have the luxury of waiting to know if our whisky is going to be great. It has to be great from the outset."
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History
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2 weeks ago

Slovene Immigrants & The Rise of San Francisco Beer

West Coast immigrant stories, particularly in San Francisco, reveal how beer factories transformed lives during the early 20th century.
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5 days ago

How To Brew Tea Bags In Your Keurig With Better Results - Tasting Table

Using a Keurig for tea is straightforward: place a tea bag in a cup, fill the water reservoir, and select the brew size. This method allows for quick boiling of water, making it a convenient option for tea drinkers.
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Marketing
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2 weeks ago

Recasting Our Point of Reference in Beverage

The beverage industry is shifting back to large brands acquiring established players rather than nurturing small, niche brands.
Cocktails
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6 days ago

How Long Properly Stored Dairy-Based Batch Cocktails Last - Tasting Table

Dairy cocktails can spoil quickly, but high alcohol content can extend their shelf life if stored properly.
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3 days ago

World's oldest BEER tab is discovered on a 4,000-year-old clay tablet

'There are several texts at the National Museum of Denmark included in our volume that mentions beer being used as payment to workers,' Dr Troels Arbøll stated. 'They are therefore administrative documents or receipts.'
History
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5 days ago

5 Coffee Gadgets & Tools Every Pour-Over Obsessive Is Quietly Adding to Their Morning Ritual Right Now - Yanko Design

Pour-over coffee requires attention and quality tools, enhancing the ritual of brewing at home with advanced gadgets like the xBloom Coffee Machine.
Business
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3 weeks ago

Boston Beer vs Molson Coors: One Bets on Innovation, the Other Is Just Surviving

Boston Beer shows strong growth while Molson Coors struggles with declining revenue and profitability.
Beer
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1 week ago

8 Unwritten Rules To Know Before Visiting A Brewery - Tasting Table

Understanding brewery etiquette enhances the experience and prevents faux pas during visits.
Cooking
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3 weeks ago

28 Fluffy And Flavorful Yeasted Bread Recipes - Tasting Table

Yeast is essential for bread-making, providing rise, texture, and flavor to various recipes.
Coffee
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6 days ago

7 Dutch Bros At-Home Coffee Pods, Ranked - Tasting Table

Dutch Bros offers a variety of at-home coffee pods inspired by their popular iced coffee flavors, but not all flavors are well-received.
Wine
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3 weeks ago

The Type Of Alcohol That You Can't Keep In Your Liquor Cabinet Indefinitely - Tasting Table

Not all alcoholic beverages benefit from aging; liqueurs with high sugar content have shorter shelf lives and require proper storage to prevent spoilage.
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6 days ago

6 Benefits Beer Brings To Your Garden - Tasting Table

A beer trap is another brilliant way to protect your plants. It may not completely rid your garden of these pests, but it does have benefits. For one, the beer trap traps and drowns slugs. The other is that, in the process, you are enticing them away from crops you want to protect.
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4 weeks ago

Beer Companies Are Desperate to Get Gen Z Drinking. But Their Newest Strategy May Do the Opposite.

Miller Lite's new campaign features Christopher Walken, emphasizing real-life connections over digital interactions to attract younger consumers.
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1 week ago

Wicked Weed Brewing Vicious Nectar

Wicked Weed has always pushed boundaries. Vicious Nectar represents our next evolution in offering an elevated drinking experience built for consumers who want something vibrant and flavor-driven.
Beer
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2 weeks ago

Why Malt Liquor Is Struggling To Survive - Tasting Table

Malt liquor's popularity has declined due to changing consumer preferences and the rise of alternative alcoholic beverages.
Coffee
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3 weeks ago

It's Easier Than You Might Think To Roast Your Own Coffee. But Is It Worth It? - Tasting Table

Roasting coffee at home offers control over flavor and freshness, making it a rewarding hobby for coffee enthusiasts.
Beer
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3 weeks ago

This Popular 'Craft' Beer Actually Traces Back To Anheuser-Busch - Tasting Table

Goose Island Beer Co. was acquired by Anheuser-Busch in 2011, expanding its reach in the craft beer market.
Beer
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3 weeks ago

The 10 Most Drinkable Lagers, According to Beer Experts

Experts recommend various lagers for their drinkability and unique flavor profiles.
Coffee
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1 month ago

This Is The Best Pour-Over Coffee Maker For Making Big Batches, According To Customers - Tasting Table

Chemex 10-cup pour-over brewers provide high-quality coffee for large groups while maintaining superior taste compared to traditional drip makers.
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1 month ago

Why Brewing Beer At Home Can Smell Pretty Bad (And What Rotten Egg Odor Means) - Tasting Table

Home brewing fermentation produces various odors including unpleasant sulfur smells, which are normal byproducts that can be managed through time, yeast selection, and temperature control.
Beer
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4 weeks ago

Beer Drinkers Are Shifting Toward This Emerging Style - Tasting Table

Mid-strength beer is gaining popularity as a moderate drinking option among consumers seeking lower alcohol content.
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2 months ago

How I Got My Job as a Director of Fermentation

Jamaar Julal built a fermentation career by self-teaching kombucha, founding JamBrü Ferments in 2018 and progressing to director of fermentation at Honeysuckle.
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1 month ago

My Favorite Piece of Coffee Gear Makes Me Do All the Work, and That's Why I Love It

Where larger, electric espresso machines generate the pressure and heat needed for espresso inside their massive housings, the Flair takes a different approach. A large lever sits atop a small stack of brewing equipment, and you use that lever to create the bars of pressure necessary to get espresso. There's a chamber for your grounds and another atop it for hot water.
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1 month ago

The Standout IPA In Every US State - Tasting Table

IPAs have gained popularity, with diverse styles appealing to various beer drinkers across the United States.
Beer
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1 month ago

The Breweries to Know in 2026

Craft beer industry has matured, with emerging breweries innovating in low-ABV segments and creating inclusive taproom experiences to shape the market's future direction.
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1 month ago

The One Beer You Should Avoid Adding To Beef Chili, According To A Grilling Pro - Tasting Table

New American Light Lager (think: Budweiser) just doesn't stand up to the chilies in chili. As its name implies, a light lager is a type of beer with the mildest, most delicate flavor. While they're refreshing on a hot day, they certainly don't have a robust profile, nor the depth that's necessary to bring any nuanced tasting notes to chili, even after reducing with a simmer.
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1 month ago

Buzz kill: US breweries shutter as fanfare over craft beers appears to fade

The U.S. craft beer industry experienced explosive growth from 2009 to 2018, then faced significant contraction with 100 Colorado breweries closing in two years due to pandemic impacts and market saturation.
Beer
fromEater LA
1 month ago

The Best Beer in Los Angeles Lives in Chinatown

Highland Park Brewery in Chinatown offers accessible, excellent beer and food in a convenient location near public transit, Dodger Stadium, and downtown Los Angeles.
Beer
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1 month ago

Seeing Red: Meet Your New Favorite Ale

Red ale is a balanced beer style originating in Ireland that combines malt and hop character, offering a middle ground between light lagers and heavy stouts.
Coffee
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2 months ago

How Stocking Your Pantry With Coffee Could Be Ruining Your Daily Brew - Tasting Table

Roasted coffee oxidizes and loses flavor; store beans airtight in a cool, dark place and use within one to three months for best taste.
Beer
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1 month ago

10 Nonalcoholic Dark Beers, Ranked - Tasting Table

The non-alcoholic beer market has expanded significantly, with 37 million new NA drinkers joining from 2022 to 2024, offering consumers diverse dark brew options for seasonal enjoyment.
Beer
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How Long Unopened Nonalcoholic Beer Lasts For Optimal Freshness - Tasting Table

Nonalcoholic beer lasts three to six months when refrigerated, with pasteurized varieties lasting longer than unpasteurized ones due to alcohol's absence reducing natural preservation.
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1 month ago

15 Must-Visit Craft Beer Tasting Events In 2026 - Tasting Table

Large-scale craft beer festivals across North America and Europe offer interactive experiences combining tastings, competitions, workshops, and entertainment for both industry professionals and enthusiasts.
Beer
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1 month ago

The Beer And Brewery Industry Used To Be Controlled By Women - What Happened? - Tasting Table

Women historically dominated beer brewing for millennia until male control shifted it to a masculine symbol in modern times, and women brewers are now reclaiming their rightful place in the industry.
Beer
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1 month ago

Why Nonalcoholic Beer Is Almost Never Served On Tap - Tasting Table

Nonalcoholic beer remains scarce on tap despite growing demand because alcohol serves as a preservative, and kegs cannot undergo tunnel pasteurization like canned or bottled beer.
Beer
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2 months ago

This Is Why Good Breweries Always Rinse The Glass Before Pouring And Serving You - Tasting Table

Rinsing a beer glass with cold water ensures 'beer clean' status, removing residues and oils to improve head, aroma, flavor, appearance, and pour.
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The Tap Red Flag To Look Out For When Visiting A Brewery - Tasting Table

No trip to the brewery is complete without sampling the wares. Even if it's a place you visit regularly, you'll likely want to sample most of what it has to offer at least once. But while a greater variety may seem more enticing, it can also signal a potential red flag. Every kind of beer they have on tap means another tap that needs to be maintained. The more tap lines they have, the more likely it is that maintenance or cleaning gets neglected.
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2 months ago

It's Time to Take Beer Cocktails Seriously

Beer cocktails are evolving from simple two-ingredient mixes to more complex, intentional creations with growing interest from notable cocktail bars.
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2 months ago

Why Beer Flights At A Brewery Aren't Always The Bargain They Seem - Tasting Table

Beer flights often cost more per ounce, dilute tasting experience, and use inappropriate glassware, making full pours a better value after sampling.
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2 months ago

This Double IPA Beer Looks Intense On The Outside, But Goes Down Smooth As Silk - Tasting Table

Ninja vs. Unicorn is classified as a double IPA and offers a generous 8% ABV. "A golden haze speaks to the unfiltered, grapefruit-noted, balanced IPA's character with a shockingly low bitterness, considering how much hops go into the brewing," Horan says about what makes the brew so special. More than five pounds of hops are included in each barrel used to brew this crowd pleaser.
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2 months ago

The Red Flag Every Hoppy Beer Fan Should Know About - Tasting Table

Hop-forward beers lose their citrusy, piney, resiny flavors after about 90–120 days and are best consumed within weeks; check expiration dates.
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2 months ago

Whether Retail Or Brewery: Never Buy A Case Of Beer Shelved Like This - Tasting Table

Store beer away from sunlight and heat; brown bottles and refrigeration preserve flavor while clear bottles and warm storage cause skunking and stale flavors.
Beer
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2 months ago

The Best Beers to Bring to a Super Bowl Party

Choose beers that balance drinkability and flavor—light enough for multiple servings but flavorful enough to pair with spicy and rich Super Bowl foods.
Beer
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2 months ago

5 Low-Calorie IPAs, Ranked Worst To Best - Tasting Table

Low-calorie IPAs deliver hop-forward, citrusy bitterness with subtle malt sweetness while reducing calories and carbs, offering refreshment without bloating.
Beer
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2 months ago

Americans Are Falling for Traditional British-Style Beer Service

Cask-conditioned beer is experiencing a nationwide revival in the U.S., embraced for its tradition, natural carbonation, and nuanced flavors by younger drinkers and craft brewers.
Beer
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2 months ago

Review: Guinness' Legends Lager Absolutely Lives Up To Its Name - Tasting Table

Guinness released a limited store-bought Legends Lager in collaboration with Joe Montana, offering a noteworthy, flavorful lager that complements the brand's diverse beer lineup.
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