| Vol. #12 Issue #3 | Thursday, December 26, 2024 |
Happy Brew Year, Beerknurds! 2014 was another epic year for craft beer. According to the Brewers Association, an average of 1.5 new breweries opened in the United States every day last year—and that number is certain to keep growing. That’s a lot of drinking to look forward to! Here are a few ideas for getting…
To many beerknurds, the term “barrel aged” inspires something akin to religious devotion. But to the uninitiated, it’s just wood, right? Maybe not. Historically speaking, wooden barrels are nothing new. For thousands of years, beers were brewed, fermented, aged and transported in them. But after Prohibition, American brewers consolidated and turned to larger-capacity vessels. These…
We gathered some of our favorite brewers from around the world to honor and celebrate Frank “The Tank” Sullivan’s 50th Plate. We thought we would maybe get members to collect 10 plates, but 50? That seemed impossible, but Frank did it. So, raise a glass and toast Frank “The Tank”. Here’s to you, Frank and here’s to…
I remember my craft beer game changer was Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. That beer is such a fine example of the classic American Pale Ale and from a true American Brewing Pioneer. I drank that beer with good friend Aaron Ledyard and it changed my life. Since that day in 1991, I have served a…
Reposted from the original Capt Keith’s Beer Blog: It is a very exciting time for lovers of craft beer! We have more and more breweries and brew pubs popping up all over the country every day, and here in Texas is no exception. Yesterday the Brewers Association released some very interesting numbers, but most importantly…
