Craft Beer, Definition and Pilsner

Pilsner vs. Lager: The Differences Explained

VinePair

MAY 10, 2024

IPAs are still leading the charge in craft beer sales, but lagers , pilsners , and other more crushable styles are proving to be a breath of fresh air for beer enthusiasts who have grown weary of the seemingly never-ending haze craze. The fact is that all pilsners are lagers, but most lagers aren’t pilsners.

Pilsner

Pilsner Beer Craft Beer IPA

No Longer Just For Macro Lagers, Craft Beer Is Finally Embracing Rice

VinePair

JANUARY 29, 2024

Rice beer has roots in civilization’s earliest fermented beverages, and is a key part of some of the world’s top-selling beer brands. ( But despite — and in part because of — its mass-market appeal, rice has largely been overlooked by the craft beer industry. His Rice Kolsch is one of the brewery’s flagship beers.

Craft Beer

Craft Beer Beer IPA Pilsner

5 to Try: Kölsch-Style Ales

Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

“Having a low-alcohol beer as your flagship is definitely more desirable [than a double IPA],” says co-owner Jeff Huss. Weyermann Pilsner malt, Valley Malt Warthog Wheat, and Valley Malt Vienna malt give it a light breadiness while Tettnanger and Mandarina Bavaria hops imbue the brew with light floral and herbaceous notes.

Pilsner

Pilsner IPA Zero-Proof Beer

This Week's Beer Events & Socials: Keeping Keeping Together Together

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JULY 26, 2024

Here’s what we’ve rounded up for this week: This Weekend: If you love meat snacks, you’ll definitely want to attend Dovetail’s Landjaeger and Treberwurst party featuring a conversation with Jesse Brookstein, author of the extremely specific book A PERFECT PAIR: THE HISTORY OF LANDJAEGER IN GREEN COUNTY WISCONSIN.

Beer

Beer Pilsner Shooter IPA

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

VinePair

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Since 2008, Costco has also offered a full line of Kirkland Signature beers, initially kicking things off with a pale ale , hefeweizen, amber ale, and German lager — very in vogue styles for that era of craft beer. On Beer Advocate it scores a more-than-respectable 89 out of 100.

Stout

Stout Beer Craft Beer Pilsner

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

VinePair

DECEMBER 27, 2023

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. If you want great beer and good vibes, look no further: GOAL. What did I enjoy the most?

Beer

Beer IPA Craft Beer Pilsner

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

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MARCH 18, 2024

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. Returning on March 24th : Old Bakery Brewing Company’s ninth annual Buzz’d Beer Festival.

Beer

Beer Stout Craft Beer Digestif

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

VinePair

MARCH 28, 2024

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.”

Stout

Stout Beer Craft Beer Pilsner

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

VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

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.

Beer

Beer IPA Bar Craft Beer

Every Voodoo Ranger IPA, Tasted and Ranked

VinePair

OCTOBER 23, 2024

New Belgium has played a major role in shaping the craft beer industry as we know it. The original 2017 line consisted of just two beers: the Voodoo Ranger IPA and Imperial IPA. The finish is saccharine, too, but there’s just enough hoppiness to keep the beer somewhat dry and crushable.

IPA

IPA Beer Pilsner Bitters

We Asked 22 Brewers: What’s the Best New Beer of 2023?

VinePair

DECEMBER 29, 2023

It’s a gorgeous and artfully crafted beer, and it’s a lot of fun to drink.” North Park Beer Company Kiwi to Bogey 5.4% This New Zealand-style pilsner is dry hopped with Rakau, Nelson Sauvin, and Motueka, all grown by Freestyle Hops, who are putting out some of the best hops in the world. Providence, R.I.

Beer

Beer Pilsner IPA Stout

9 Things You Should Know About Maine Beer Company

VinePair

MARCH 8, 2024

Today, walking down the aisle of any East Coast craft beer store, you’ll likely spot Maine Beer Co.’s When they finally had their first beer bottled and ready for sale, David and Daniel didn’t go the traditional sales route. The craft beer market wasn’t where it is today in Maine or the U.S.

Beer

Beer IPA Craft Beer Pilsner

Staying Anchored: Why Homage Beers Are Everywhere Right Now

VinePair

DECEMBER 20, 2023

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.”

Beer

Beer IPA Craft Beer Pilsner

Best Pale Lager Brands

Liquorista

JULY 15, 2021

Pale Lager: What You Need to Know Pale lagers are the true universal beer. It’s the generic version of pilsner and holds its own internationally. A pale lager is your light to medium bodied beer. It is definitely one of the lighter beers out there by ABV as well and usually ranges between 3.5-5%.

Pilsner

Pilsner Beer Craft Beer IPA

Bar Management Zone

Pilsner vs. Lager: The Differences Explained

No Longer Just For Macro Lagers, Craft Beer Is Finally Embracing Rice

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5 to Try: Kölsch-Style Ales

This Week's Beer Events & Socials: Keeping Keeping Together Together

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

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

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

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

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

Every Voodoo Ranger IPA, Tasted and Ranked

We Asked 22 Brewers: What’s the Best New Beer of 2023?

9 Things You Should Know About Maine Beer Company

Staying Anchored: Why Homage Beers Are Everywhere Right Now

Best Pale Lager Brands

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