Craft Beer Club Blog

Thanks for visiting the Original Craft Beer Club Blog! Below you'll find an array of craft beer-themed posts addressing all aspects of this wondrous libation! We've included explanations to frequently asked craft beer questions, many of which have been answered in the Beer Trivia section of our monthly "Micro Brew News" publication that accompanies your Craft Beer Club shipments. We also offer delicious beer recipes, dive into some tricks of the trade and much more. If you're interested in all things craft beer - this is the blog for you!

If you have a question or topic related to craft beer that you'd like to see on our blog, email us with your suggestions and you may see it appear in a future blog post. Better yet, send us your guest blog posts regarding craft beer and if we select it to be posted on our blog site, we'll give you credit and send you a complimentary craft beer club shipment!

5 New Year's Resolutions for Beer Lovers

Kelsey Chesterfield

In light of 2022, we’d like to present 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Beer Lovers!

Merry Christmas from The Original Craft Beer Club!

It's the most wonderful time for beer ...

Why Craft Beer is Ultimately the Best Holiday Gift

There are ultimately 4 stages holiday shoppers (aka you) go through each year. Maybe you're lucky and can knock out your list early, but for the rest of us out there…brace yourself ...

12 Beer Days of Christmas

While there’s no better feeling than kicking your feet up in the summer sun with an ice cold beer, we think it’s important to recognize that just because the weather is colder and the days are shorter, good beer is never out of season. So ditch your elf on the shelf and grab an ale from the pail as we gear up for these Christmas activities that are improved with the some beer.

Craft Beer Club's Thanksgiving Craft Beer Pairing Guide

Thanksgiving is a day for sharing. We share our day, our food, and our company. But it doesn’t have to stop there. You can also share a variety of Craft Beers.

How to Bring Bold, Fresh Flavors to Beer

The craft beer movement has taken the world by storm with no signs of slowing down. One of the best aspects of brewing small batches of beer is being able to come up with unique and interesting flavor profiles. The possibilities are quite literally endless when it comes to choosing different spices, flavors, and tastes.

Happy Halloween!!

Have you heard about the disappearing brewery worker? Readers beware...

Is there such a thing as sugar-free beer?

Aaron Jankowski

Too often are we looking forward to diving into one of our favorite treats only to be appalled by the sugar quantity when we reluctantly view the nutritional facts. We’ve been robbed of candy, desserts, and soda… they can’t take beer from us, can they? And, since you’re here reading this post, you must be wondering the same thing… is there sugar in beer? Well, I’ve got good news for you: Beer is almost always sugar free… kinda.

Does the Type of Beer Hops Really Matter?

Aaron Jankowski

The short answer is yes! Hops are a key component to a beer's bitterness and taste, so the type of hops can have a significant impact on the flavor of a beer. You can think of wine grapes and hops in similar ways.

Can Music Affect the Way Beer Tastes?

Kelsey Chesterfield

Wherever you're enjoying your craft beer, there's bound to be music! Learn how the genre and volume of the music chosen may actually affect how you taste your beer.

Happy St. Patrick's Day Beer Pairings

Saint Patrick's Day has always been a great beer holiday, but there's no need to choke down any green liquid this year! Any number of these craft beer styles would be a perfect addition to your Irish dinner. Here are a few Irish-inspired meals and some beer pairings to enjoy them with!

Craft Beer Flights: What NOT to do

Kelsey Chesterfield

Yes, even ordering a flight of beer has its own set of rules! The next time you plan on going to your local craft brewery’s tasting room, you might want to keep a few of these tips in mind.

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