Craft Beer Club Blog

What's the deal with all the cans?

There are a huge number of craft breweries jumping on the can bandwagon but many people are still debating whether ...

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What was the first brewery to package in cans?

The Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company of Newark, New Jersey was the first brewery to take the chance and

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Are beer and marijuana related?

Beer and marijuana have more in common than you would think ...

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What causes beer lacing?

Basically, the cause is protein. Apparently a globular protein called ...

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Recipes to pair with your Munich Helles Lager

So you got your shipment of beers and inside is a Munich Helles Lager. What do you pair with a Munich Helles Lager?

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What is the difference between an Extra Pale Ale and a Pale Ale?

An Extra Pale Ale isn’t a recognized style category, so the term is open to interpretation. Some brewers use the term for ...

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In the year 1900, how many independent breweries were making beer in the United States?

In 1900, there were approximately 2,000 independent brewing companies ...

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Happy National Beer Day!

Thank the Beer Gods this day lands on a Friday ...

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What are the four main ingredients in beer?

Water, hops, yeast, and malts. The German Purity Law (also known as the Reinheitsgebot) of 1516 stated that beer ...

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What is a closed fermentation?

Closed fermentation is the practice of fermenting beer in a closed container, where the CO2 produced during fermentation is ...

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What is America’s oldest brewpub and where is it located?

America’s oldest brewpub is the famous Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse located in ...

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What is the Reinheitsgebot?

The Reinheitsgebot is the German purity law of 1516 that states ...

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