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Craft Breweries Are Simplifying to Broaden Interest

Imbibe Magazine

Sometime in the 2010s, consuming craft beer turned into a personality trait. Acquiring, drinking, and discussing beer in granular detail became an all-consuming hobby. We’re trying to make craft beer less intimidating for anybody who wants to participate in the craft beer space,” he says.

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The 30 Best Breweries in the Country Right Now, According to Beer Bars

VinePair

Since the dawn of craft beer, bars have played a pivotal role in the boom of American brewing. Nowhere is this more true than at the more specialized spots: the beer bars, as we know them, with their thoughtful selections across tap lines and bottle lists, and their dedication to service, atmosphere, and education.

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Ask a Brewer: What’s the Difference Between Old World and New World Hops?

VinePair

Before the first round of American craft beer booms in the ‘60s, pretty much all the domestic breweries until then were founded by European immigrants who brought their skill sets to the new world. These brewers were making beers using hops varieties brought over from their native countries.

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North Czar State: How Russian Imperial Stout Became the Sovereign Beer of Minnesota

VinePair

In 2001, the resultant beer, Czar Jack, was born. It was one of the first barrel-aged beers made during what would become the American craft beer revolution, a tipple that would set the standard for any beer made in Minnesota for the coming two decades. Winter is our come-together time.”

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Staying Anchored: Why Homage Beers Are Everywhere Right Now

VinePair

Earlier this year, Boston Beer “remastered” Boston Lager , and New Belgium sent Fat Tire’s recipe biking into the sunset, revamping the amber ale as lighter and crisper to reverse sales declines. I loved that beer I rarely bought! It’s something that we all wanted to drink and brings us back to our craft-beer roots.”

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Next Wave Awards Brewery of the Year: Bow & Arrow Brewing Co.

VinePair

But roughly 1,000 years ago, many Native American tribes were producing a low-ABV beer called Tiswin (also known as Tesgüino and Tejuino) made from fermented corn kernels or Saguaro cactus, depending on the region. And outside of Bow & Arrow, Begay is a practicing physician.

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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. One of Joburg’s most popular destinations for beer drinkers is Mad Giant Brewery , which sprung up as a garage operation in 2014. Head to the taproom for crisp, low-ABV brews marked by notes of tropical fruits and citrus.

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