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!
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!
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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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Will You Be(er) My Valentine?
What’s better than a dozen roses on Valentine’s Day? You guessed it, a dozen craft beers!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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National Beer Can Shortage
Sienna Serrao
Along with the toilet paper shortage we once had, and the coin shortage we are beginning to see, the United States is also currently dealing with a national can shortage, which means some items usually packaged in cans might begin to look a little different - especially if they're a small producer.
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Wait, Beer is Actually Good For You?!
Sienna Serrao
The good news everybody—but specifically beer lovers—needs to here right now, beer might actually have good health benefits for you!
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Your Craft Beer Shipments in the Summer Heat
Kelsey Chesterfield
It's hot out...and I mean REALLY hot in some areas of the country this summer and it's only getting hotter. So, how does that affect your Craft Beer Club shipments?
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Craft Beer Serving Temperatures
Sienna Serrao
What is the best temperature for beer? Well, that depends. Learn more about the ideal beer serving temperature for different styles of craft beers for the best experience!
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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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