As children many of us were told to play nice, maybe its time for some in Craft beer to get a reminder. As Craft beer and its culture gains increasing acceptance, we are seeing an increase in social activism aimed… Continue Reading
Below is a simple yet thoughtful manifesto for dealing with those that want you to fail. Beer critics are a tough bunch to deal with adequately, yet they must certainly be acknowledged for they aren’t going anywhere. They can make… Continue Reading
Too many brewers are releasing bad beer and this is a detriment to all involved, particularly in a developing Craft beer culture. New breweries are seemingly popping up everywhere, and many of them are producing great beer. In… Continue Reading
The culture of Craft beer will benefit from more declaring their ideas and intent for all to see. A few months ago, the ownership at Scottish brewery BREWDOG put out what may easily be considered a monumental social media post that they entitled… Continue Reading
In the Craft beer world the number of fluff pieces is increasing, and it is hurting Craft Culture. With a multitude of blogs, online pieces as well as newspaper and magazine pieces available to the reader, the average… Continue Reading
It’s time to examine the belief, held by many in Craft beer, that all opinions are valid. The rather comforting philosophy that all opinions are equal can be applied to a variety of topics in Craft beer, and we will… Continue Reading
Beer yeast does not get the credit that it deserves. Fans of Craft beer will discuss beer at length but few really give yeast, our true blue collar brethren, much thought. Brewers will discuss their recipes, malt, water treatments, and… Continue Reading
A great deal of discussion has been seen on the Internet lately due to the sale of some high profile breweries to the big mass producers of beer. A large spectrum of opinions exist on this topic, and we will… Continue Reading
At first glance, tasting beer is a simple task. One simply tips back the glass/mug/flute/cup/stein and then enjoys to varying degrees (from highly to not at all) the beverage. If quantities/time/circumstances/preferences allow, one repeats the action. If only it… Continue Reading
The collaboration trend in beer is one that needs reconsideration as they are often beers of dubious worth. Trends in beer are impossible to avoid. Like any consumable, things fall into and out of favour. Beer is no different… Continue Reading