Beer During War – Profiles in Craft Beer

Beer During War Beer During War is the topic for Profiles in Craft Beer this Memorial Day. Today and every day, please remember to honor our service members. In addition, remember the sacrifices they made for duty, honor, America, and the world. In Memory and Honor of Those Who Sacrificed for Us The history of…

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2020 Great American Beer Festival Pivots to Online

America’s largest annual beer competition moves forward, festival will take place online PRESS RELEASE The Great American Beer Festival (GABF), the country’s preeminent beer festival and competition, will pivot its 2020 event, originally scheduled for September 24-26 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, to an immersive online experience October 16-17. This decision was further…

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The Bruery – Vacations in a Glass

The Bruery Founded in 2008, The Bruery’s name was created from a metamorphosis of founder Patrick Rue’s family surname. Located in Placentia, CA, The Bruery specializes in producing barrel aged, experimental and sour beers. They have developed an impressive reputation for their products. While studying law, Patrick Rue started homebrewing to create distraction from the…

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Rauchbier – Beer Style Overview

Rauchbier Introduction – by Firkin Ron The term beer style refers to a broad set of descriptors used to differentiate and categorize types of beers. In short, descriptors such as color, flavor, strength, ingredients, production method, recipe, history, and origin create the framework for establishing the style of a beer. And almost any time you…

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Frank Boon: Founder of Brouwerij Boon – Profiles in Craft Beer

Frank Boon’s Early Years As a child in the 1960s growing up in Belgium, Frank Boon developed an appreciation for complex aromas and tastes thanks to his mother who worked as a culinary journalist. As part of her job, Frank’s mother would try various food recipes and often modified them. She frequently cooked with beer…

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Gulden Draak Classic – Brew Review

Gulden Draak Classic (* featured image courtesy of Brouwerij Van Steenberge) The 299 foot tall Belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the city of Ghent, Belgium. At the very top of this belfry sits a golden dragon with a distinctive Viking design. The dragon looms over the Ghent skyline as…

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