COVID-19 has dramatically reduced beer production and consumption around the world, hitting craft and independent brewers extremely hard. Almost...
The term noble hops often appears on beer labels and brewpub menus, but what does it mean? It may sound regal and traditional, but the term is...
Craft mead ranks as a hot new trend in the alcohol industry, but few imbibers truly understand and appreciate the complexities and defining...
Sure, everyone’s tasted those beers that you can get anywhere, the ones that are always on tap, and you’ve probably tried some seasonal favorites...
Across the U.S., cannabis, marijuana and hemp drinks are flooding the market, with producers advertising the beverages as healthier, lighter...
Every beer drinker has probably enjoyed a Pilsner, but do they really know what they're drinking? This story looks to define that famous and popular...
We experience sourness in many ways. The puckering sourness of a lemon, that tart Greek yogurt, sour cream, sweet and sour chicken, hot and sour soup...
Chicago is a city where everything is done with the whole heart. It is home to some of the most diehard sports fans you’ll find in the country, and...
In the seemingly endless ways brewers are trying to make an IPA that’s different, either so they can offer multiple IPAs or differentiate themselves...
Rosé isn't just brunching gossip fuel. The once ignored blush beverage, known for its light, flowery and fruity qualities, is now a staple at most...
When most people think of aging any kind of alcohol, the first thought is wine. But aging alcohol is not just limited to wine. While a majority of...
Interpersonal categorizations can imprison and divide, but beer categories incite exploration and fully engage connoisseurs in facets beyond flavor....
AB InBev unveiled a commercial during Super Bowl LIII that focused on the differences between its Bud Light and MillerCoors's Miller Lite and Coors...
The Cicerone Certification Program, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, has announced a new step and course for those who wish to...
Brewers are pushing the boundaries of American Pale Ale and India Pale Ale like never before, bringing these two styles of ales closer together where...