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Wait, Russian Imperial Stouts Aren’t Russian?

VinePair

Take, for example, the Russian imperial stout — a beer style synonymous with the ominous jet-black, velvety, and rich brews that break through the double-digit ABV threshold. Along with sours and IPAs , Russian imperial stouts (RIS) have become one of the most coveted styles on the American craft beer market.

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5 to Try: Kölsch-Style Ales

Imbibe Magazine

Where bitter IPAs and rich imperial stouts polarized beer drinkers, an approachable style of ale that originated in Cologne, Germany, is finding fans in beer enthusiasts and casual imbibers alike. The robustness of Munich and Vienna malts is balanced by the Saphir and Warrior bittering hops for a clean finish. “We

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The Mount Rushmore of Craft Breweries, According to 8 Beer Experts

VinePair

craft beer has been around so long that it’s experienced several significant booms and several subsequent busts. But through its ups and down, craft beer has proven that it is here to stay, now a part of the culinary and cultural fabric of not just American life, but life all over the world. Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Co.):

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Tasting Notes for Craft Beer

Advanced Mixology

Craft beer is more than just a drink. For craft beer enthusiasts, tasting notes are a way of appreciating and sharing the complex and diverse experiences associated with different brews. Tasting notes are also useful for learning more about beer styles, ingredients, and brewing techniques.

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The 19 Best New Breweries of the Year, According to Beer Pros

VinePair

If you compiled all of the headlines covering craft beer over the past 12 months and gave your summation on the state of the industry, you might grumble something about a Bob Dylan song in between sips of your Flavortown spiked fruit punch. ” —Joe Stange, managing editor at Craft Beer & Brewing Blindhouse Beer Roanoke, Va.

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Brewing Friendships: Exploring the Dynamics Among Students of Craft Beer Enthusiasts

PubClub

In the bustling landscape of modern hobbies and social gatherings, the world of craft beer stands out as a unique and vibrant community, especially among students. This isn’t just about sipping on hoppy IPAs or exploring the depths of stout flavors; it’s about the friendships that ferment in these shared experiences.

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This Week's Beer News: Fresh FoBAB News & A Closure Blip?

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

In Palos Park, Great Lakes Beer and Bourbon Bar announced their closure after a year in operations. Cloud MN, Whit’s Craft Beer taproom closed after just ten months in business. In Wausaw, WI, Bull Falls Brewery announced their closure , and in Menominee Falls, craft beer bar Wisconsin On Tap has closed.

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