Craft Beer Club Blog

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.

Will You Be(er) My Valentine?

What’s better than a dozen roses on Valentine’s Day? You guessed it, a dozen craft beers!

Malting: Grain Modification

Patrick Grass

The “modification” of grain during malting is solely the task of the maltster. The maltster will harness nature and natural processes to create the soul of every beer.

National Lager Day - December 10th

Sienna Serrao

Made by thousands of brands, and coming in hundreds of styles, beer truly comes as one of two forms, ale or lager, and December 10th is the day to celebrate Lagers nationwide!

What’s Best to Drink When the Weather Cools Down

Sienna Serrao

The colder wintery temperatures are setting in. It's time to move on from the light summery lagers, and juicy IPA’s, to the more cold weather style craft beers.