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Breweries Are Turning Up the Heat on Winter Beer

Imbibe Magazine

They invited customers to gather around crackling flames with strong imperial stouts, barley wines, and plum-flavored winter warmers set to be transformed by the centuries-old German tradition of bierstacheln , or beer spiking. They heated fireplace pokers ’til glowing red, then plunged them into the malty, belly-warming beers.

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The Difference Between Non-Alcoholic Beer and Alcohol-Free Beer, Explained

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Non-alcoholic (NA) beer has been on a non-stop tear. Last year, the NA beer and cider category experienced 30 percent volume growth, a number well above that of non-alcoholic wine and spirits, according to data analytics company IWSR. By contrast, non-alc beer was up a whopping 33.7 The beer must contain 0.0 percent ABV.

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Taste Test: Rice Beer

Imbibe Magazine

There’s no denying the supreme drinkability of a cold, crisp rice beer, as industry stalwarts like macro Japanese breweries Sapporo and Asahi demonstrate. But smaller craft brewers are increasingly tinkering with the style, recognizing the mass appeal of a clean, crushable beer while still experimenting with their own interpretations.

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These Are the Winning Beers from the 2024 Great American Beer Festival

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On Saturday, the Brewers Association (BA) announced the winners of the 2024 Great American Beer Festival. as the country’s largest professional beer competition. Approximately 9,200 beers and ciders were submitted from across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Silver: Groundswell, Single Hill Brewing Co.,

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Taste Test: Nonalcoholic Beer

Imbibe Magazine

It wasn’t long ago when nonalcoholic beer options in the U.S. In fact, the fast-growing category of nonalcoholic beer now includes NA alternatives in most beer styles. Note: If a beer contains less than 0.5 left much to be desired. Fortunately, U.S. Here are some excellent low-proof brews hailing from around the globe.

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We Asked 10 Beer Pros: What’s the Biggest Red Flag at a Brewery Taproom?

VinePair

Regardless of location or the effort it takes to get there, when the beer is of a certain echelon, some folks are willing to sacrifice atmosphere for good brew. To find out what those red flags are, we consulted with 10 beer pros from around the country. Zach Mack, travel and drinks writer and owner of ABC Beer Co. ,

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We Asked 9 Brewers: What’s the Most Overrated Beer Trend?

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It’s no secret that the beer industry is going through a rough patch. Still, the scene is far from flat, and it’s chock full of new and emerging trends that serve as reminders that brewing and drinking a well-made beer will never truly go out of style — even if sales aren’t as robust as they were in their heyday. It’s only beer, folks.”

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