When I’m in the market for a shower beer, I want something simple and satisfying. It should be on the cheaper side, but not cheaply made, and taste good but not so good that you…

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Up until these past few months, the vast majority of my beer knowledge, experience, and philosophy came from my years as a homebrewer. It’s a hobby I deeply enjoy. It brings my friends together, gives…

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Add a little boozy Christmas cheer to your home with an official Miller Lite Xmas tree keg stand. Not only does it offer a home for a quarter keg of Miller Lite, it can also…

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Goose Island introduced its Bourbon County Stout to the world in 1992. I, too, was introduced to the world in 1992. And while that means I don’t have an encyclopedic knowledge of the evolution of…

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In 1996, Sierra Nevada Brewing made a beer called Harvest Ale using undried, fresh hops instead of the typical dried hops that brewers have relied on for centuries. Today, fresh hop season is a full-on…

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It should be well-known that the Founding Fathers, as well as most early Americans, were fond of a drink. It wasn’t uncommon for citizens to start their day with a quart of hard cider and Benjamin Franklin…

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To celebrate the 2022 Pitchfork Festival, Chicago’s own Goose Island Beer Company has teamed up with musician Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast on a limited edition collaboration beer. Be Sweet Lager is a 4.8% brewed…

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Mexican-style lagers have the same problem as pilsners. Most people really only think of Corona or Miller and miss out on a ton of great beers. Beers like Taco Tuesday from Monday Night Brewing. It’s…

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The alternative stylings of the 90s and early 2000s are back in a big way. So it only makes sense that indie darlings Wilco should have a moment in the spotlight once again. In a…

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Igloo Coolers has introduced a brand new colorway for its excellent Trailmate Journey Cooler. This beefy cooler is like an all-terrain beer fridge. With THERMECOOL™ insulation, eco-friendly insulation that guarantees ice retention for four days,…

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There are times we’re caught out of the house with a beer in our hand and without a bottle opener. We know that’s an EDC mortal sin, so please forgive us for that. But, also…

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There are claims that traditional Irish ale has always had a red hue to it. Obviously including such a definitive word, “always”, takes an anecdotal observation and turns it into an objective absolutist statement, which…

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Wintertime has officially arrived. The holiday season is upon us, gifts have been purchased, and all that’s left to do is cozy up to a roaring fire with a quality drink in hand. While the…

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Scroll through your favorite streaming service and you’ll find countless shows and travel series dedicated to the culinary world. Glam shots of high-end restaurants and next-level chef artistry. Maybe even a few shows dedicated to…

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While we’re very much of the opinion that you should drink your beer–much like your whiskey–however the hell you damn well please, there are certain instances that call for an upgrade. We enjoy a Miller…

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There are a lot of things we miss from the pre-pandemic landscape–live concerts, fancy meals, large gatherings and, yes, you guessed it, drinking in bars. The United States is finally starting to open up again…

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