Chocolate originated in Central America, and its history dates back to well-before Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Originally, native cultures like the Mayans and Aztecs consumed chocolate as a drink, and softened the intense bitterness of cacao with spices like vanilla and peppers (there’s even some evidence the drink contained alcohol). When the Europeans arrived […]
If you attend any craft beer festival in the Phoenix area all year, the 18th Annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival should be it. From hoppy selections such as Faced IPA from Freak’N Brewing Company in Peoria, to malty good brews like Machine Gun Teddy from Goldwater Brewing in Scottsdale, and mouth-puckering sours like Cloud People […]
San Diego, CA – America’s finest craft beer community had a thriving 2017. To drive awareness for the importance of independently owned beer, the San Diego Brewers Guild (SDBG) executed various educational initiatives, which included revamping sdbeer.com and launching a research partnership with the College of Business Administration at California State University San Marcos. Enter […]
Crowdfunding has become a popular way for aspiring brewers to get money to make their brewing dreams come true. Brewery owners launch campaigns on Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Crowdbrewed.com. And in return for contributions, backers get brewery swag, bar credit or other perks. But for Sideways Farm & Brewery, owners Jon and Carrieann Schneider decided to […]
Join Playalinda Brewing Company Brix Project as they celebrate love the best way they know how, with beer. Executive Chef Justin Medina and Brewmaster Ron Raike are back at it to craft a special 4-course menu that is expertly paired with Playalinda beers. Imagine dining in the unique ambiance of Brix Project’s taproom and enjoying […]
There are dozens of beer styles out there. Which one fits your personality? We ask brewery insiders for their thoughts. The post What Kind of Beer Would You Be? appeared first on CraftBeer.com.
Kansas City – Boulevard Brewing Company today announced that Jam Band, a new year-round beer, will soon hit taps and shelves throughout the brewery’s 39-state territory. The rhythmic grooves of blueberry, raspberry and tart cherry accompany a steady malt base to create an easy-drinking, all-season beer worthy of an encore. “We had fun creating this […]
Portland, OR – Willamette Week and the Oregon Beer Awards executive committee are proud to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Oregon Beer Awards Ceremony to be held on Wednesday, February 28th at Revolution Hall in southeast Portland. The Oregon Beer Awards is the state’s premiere beer competition and one of […]
EUGENE, Ore.—This past Friday, Ninkasi Brewing Company joined the nation’s leading food producers, grocers, chefs, journalists, and activists at the San Francisco War Memorial as 199 of the nation’s most sustainable food and beverage producers were recognized by the Good Food Awards. Honored for its Pacific Rain Northwest Pale, Ninkasi was among 19 Oregon-based companies […]
BALTIMORE, MD — Heavy Seas Beer is pleased to announce the return of the Alpha Effect, a Hazy IPA. This limited release will be available in February in all states where Heavy Seas beer is distributed. With a lightning strike of exotic hops, the Alpha Effect is a hazy and dank IPA thundering with juicy […]
