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!
Malting: Enzyme Creation
Patrick Grass
Good malt makes good beer, and good beer makes everyone happy. I don't think it can be overstated how important malt is in making your favorite craft beer. Malt is the foundation that all other beer ingredients build on.
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Craft Beer Judging at Competitions
Sienna Serrao
Describes as the best scam into getting free beer, and a frat boys dream job, being a craft beer judge comes off as quite a joke to many. People don’t think of craft beer judging as a skill, and assume it involves little work, but I can assure you they are wrong. In fact, judging craft beer requires a great deal of skill, knowledge, concentration, and stamina.
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Best Binge-Worthy Shows and Their Craft Beer Pairing
Sienna Serrao
It’s easy to grab a bottle or can of your favorite beer and turn on a series to binge, but here’s a fun way to switch things up! See what craft beer goes best with some of the most popular binge-worthy television series around and give them a try.
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Best Beer Styles to Pair with Food
Sienna Serrao
With so many different styles of beer out there, each with its own array of flavors, it takes time to try them all and figure out what style or styles suits you. On top of that, comes pairing the beer with foods. There are all sorts of beer traits to consider when finding a favorite and when pairing it with food, such as hoppiness, bitterness, maltiness, fruitiness, sourness, richness, and so much more.
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American Craft Beer Week 2020
Sienna Serrao
It’s time to start stocking up on your favorite craft beers because this week, May 11 to 17, is American Craft Beer Week! This annual, nationwide event celebrates small and independent US craft breweries, which this year is more important than ever. This event is run by the Brewers Association who work tirelessly to promote small independent US breweries, taprooms, and brewpubs.
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Craft Beer Cocktails
Sienna Serrao
Of course craft beers are delicious in every way on their own, but for those that maybe aren’t fully into the craft beer scene or those that are just looking to spice things up, its time to try a craft beer cocktail.
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Craft Beers to Enjoy on Taco Tuesday
Sienna Serrao
It’s taco Tuesday, the event that makes the beginning of the week tolerable. This week instead of sticking to margaritas or traditional Mexican lager, try a craft beer to compliment all the delicious flavors of your favorite tacos.
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How to Host a Virtual Craft Beer Happy Hour
Sienna Serrao
Just because a shelter in place is in order and the bars are closed doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite 5 o’clock activity—or whatever time you please! Here are a few ways the world is staying social from a distance by enjoying some great beverages with their buds.
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The Ultimate Guide to Beer Malt
Patrick Grass
Knowing malt is knowing beer, and knowing your beer is knowing enjoyment. All malt follows a similar path, from raw cereal grain to kilned sugary kernel to the backbone of beer.
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5 New Year's Resolutions for Beer Lovers
Kelsey Chesterfield
In light of 2020, we’d like to present 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Beer Lovers!
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The Appeal of Beer Foam
Patrick Grass
Have you ever kicked back with a craft beer and pondered the science behind a beautiful head of foam? Many of us take the foam on our favorite beer for granted.
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Candy & Craft Beer Pairings
Kaitlin Roberts
Halloween is here again and you're probably wondering which candy is the best pairing for your craft beers, right? From IPA's to a Chocolate Stout, we've got your go-to beer pairing cheat sheet!
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