Smoked beer, also known as rauchbier, is characterized by its smoky flavor, which comes from using malted barley dried over an open fire during the brewing process.

But how did this red hot idea come to be? Let’s look at the style’s history. (more…)

Ever wonder if dark beer is stronger than light beer, or if beer in a bottle tastes better than beer in a can? We’re here to shed some light on common beer myths.  (more…)

With Dry January in the rearview mirror, hangovers may have made their triumphant return to ruin the morning after a night of drinking.

Whether it’s a pounding headache, an extremely dry mouth, dizziness, irritability, fatigue or all of the above, most of us have experienced a hangover and all want the same thing – for it to end as soon as possible!

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Drinking beer is a whole experience, but it all starts with how it enters your glass. Pouring beer is an art form, but it can be easily mastered if the proper steps are followed. (more…)

Guinness famously developed and popularized the process of infusing beer with nitrogen gas — a combination that subtly alters a beer’s aroma and flavor while giving it a silky, creamy mouthfeel.

But how does it actually work?

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Of course, the best gift for a beer lover is… beer! Druthers Brewing Company offers a strong slate of year-round favorites, including All in IPA, 80 Shilling, Golden Rule Blonde and Uncurious. You can also give the gift of a Druthers gift card.

But if you’re looking to round out your four-pack with other beer accessories, we’ve got you covered! (more…)

The short answer is the term “imperial” is used interchangeably with “double” and “strong” to refer to any style of beer brewed with an extra dose of grains and hops to produce a higher ABV (alcohol by volume). So it’s essentially a stronger stout.

But the long answer is more fun! (more…)

Cream ale is a style that almost defies definition. For starters, it does not contain cream, and compared to many other styles, it isn’t exceptionally creamy.

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