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In the Middle Ages, European Beer Was Hallucinogenic

VinePair

People have been enjoying beer for thousands of years, with the earliest brews believed to have been used for sustenance rather than intoxication at the dawn of the agricultural age. These bilsenkraut gardens served as the namesake for several towns, including the Czech town of Pilsen, the birthplace of the beloved pilsner.

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This Week's Beer News: Thousands of New Untappd Awards

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Untappd announced their new Community Awards last week and I spent some time poking through them — before quickly realizing that it’s an absolute firehose of beer ranking data points. I thought I’d look at how some of the world’s most critically praised beers fared. Pretty cool. It didn’t even place.

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The World’s Top 10 Beer Destinations for 2024

VinePair

It’s safe to say that the craft beer boom has now reached nearly every corner of the globe. This year’s list of the best beer destinations recognizes cities with up-and-coming craft scenes, many of which have exploded in recent years. Head to the taproom for crisp, low-ABV brews marked by notes of tropical fruits and citrus.

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Where To Drink in Salt Lake City, Utah

Imbibe Magazine

Neves points to early, influential spots like Bar X, opened in 2011. Fisher Brewing Company Hugely popular with Utah’s outdoorsy set, Fisher Brewing also stands as a piece of the state’s craft beer history. Whether folks choose to enjoy their brews in the great outdoors or simply on Fisher’s spacious patio, the beer options abound.

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Beer Collectors Can’t Get Enough of Costco’s $10 Imperial Stout

VinePair

It used to be that once a week there was an exciting one-off beer release that had fans rushing to breweries and stores — and then rushing to social media to post their scores. But then came the pandemic, the rise of seltzer-loving Zoomers, and what seemed to be the end of anyone giving a damn about rare beer releases.

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Acquire Historic Wrexham Lager Brewery

VinePair

On Wednesday, the actors announced their acquisition of a majority stake in Wrexham Lager Beer Co., The Roberts family, who have owned the brewery since 2011 following its initial closure in 2000, will reportedly maintain an active role in the business. “As According to the release, Wrexham Lager Beer Co.’s

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