Beer

Stouts (and porters) are the victim of a psychosomatic epidemic. Before people ever have one, they’re told a single pint will sit in their stomach like a brick or a loaf of bread or a…

A few meaningful details about Marquee Moon, the latest entry in Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.’s Dirty Hop Water series, immediately stand out at first glance. One, the brewers dig the NYC rock legends Television—specifically their…

When it comes to the beer world, there are few phrases more shrouded in negativity than “light beer.” These words are like the proverbial nails on the chalkboard to many beer drinkers. This is because…

When it comes to European beers, there are a handful of countries that get more love than all the others. We’re talking about the Czech Republic (or Czechia), The UK, Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, and…

You don’t have to be a scientist or a horticulturalist or a brewer to appreciate beer. You just have to have a lively palate and a sense of adventure. You don’t need an advanced degree…

The Cicerone Beer Style Profiles flipbook and its expansion pack, both of which I used to help me put this guide together, list 60 different beer styles between the two of them and those 60…

Just because we’ve hit March, that doesn’t mean that winter is over just yet. Even though the end of this dismal season is on March 20th, much of the Northern Hemisphere is still in the…

Talking about beer is by no means a mandatory skill. You’d likely be perfectly happy drinking whatever’s handed to you and asking no questions, as long as you trust the person handing you the drink.…

When I’m in the market for a shower beer, I want something simple and satisfying. It should be on the cheaper side, but not cheaply made, and taste good but not so good that you…

Up until these past few months, the vast majority of my beer knowledge, experience, and philosophy came from my years as a homebrewer. It’s a hobby I deeply enjoy. It brings my friends together, gives…