Spring is when beer starts to feel a little brighter.

After months of heavy stouts and rich winter ales, brewers and drinkers alike begin reaching for something lighter, crisper and more refreshing. That’s where saison comes in! (more…)

Every March 17, bars fill up, pints flow freely and suddenly everyone’s a little bit Irish.

But how did a religious feast day turn into one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year? And why do certain drinks like stout, whiskey and that famously green-tinted beer feel non-negotiable?

Let’s talk history. (more…)

Chocolate and Valentine’s Day go together like… well, chocolate and beer, actually. More and more breweries are releasing chocolate-infused stouts, porters and specialty ales this time of year that feel indulgent without being overly sweet.

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Before we get into the beer, it helps to understand the barrel.

Aging beer in wooden barrels began as a practical necessity. Before stainless steel tanks existed, brewers used whatever vessels they had access to and that often meant wood.

Today, barrel-aging is no longer about practicality, it’s about flavor. Barrels are chosen intentionally and each one is a world of complexity. (more…)

Christmas Ale, also known as winter ale, is the festive, seasonal beer that wraps you up in holiday cheer with every sip. It’s got a rich, spiced profile that makes it the perfect brew for the colder months, delivering both warmth and flavor when you need it most. But what exactly makes a Christmas Ale unique? Let’s break it down. (more…)

Cask ale is one of the oldest and most respected styles in the world of craft beer. Unlike the modern beers often seen on the shelf, cask ale offers a taste of tradition, craft and a lot of patience. But what makes this unfiltered, naturally carbonated beer so unique, and why should beer lovers appreciate it? (more…)

Believe it or not, some of the oldest beer styles are the ones we still drink today. So, let’s crack open a cold one and dive into the ancient history of beer. (more…)

Before hops took the spotlight in beers, yeast was quietly doing all the heavy lifting. It’s the unsung hero of beer. A microscopic, single-celled fungus that not only makes beer beer (thanks, alcohol and bubbles!) but also plays a huge role in how it tastes. If you’re drinking a banana-y Hefeweizen or a funky saison, you’re tasting yeast in action.

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Pilsner is one of the most iconic and refreshing beer styles out there. But did you know that there are actually several types of pilsners, each with its own flavor, history and personality?

Let’s break down the three most popular versions: Czech, German and American Pilsner—and ultimately help you figure out which one you’d like in your glass.

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Cold IPA is a new twist on the classic IPA. It’s refreshing, crisp, and offers a smooth, hop-forward experience without the intense bitterness of a standard IPA.

But what exactly makes a Cold IPA stand out from the rest? Let’s break it down. (more…)