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The World’s Top 10 Beer Destinations for 2024

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

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Through the snowless 60-degree days, however, one boreal harbinger has remained intact: the Russian imperial stout. Rich and complex, Russian imperial stouts are differentiated from other dark beers by both strength and apocrypha. Old Rasputin, from Fort Bragg, Calif.,

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Staying Anchored: Why Homage Beers Are Everywhere Right Now

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

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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?

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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. appeared first on VinePair.

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