At several breweries in the UK, people who have learning disabilities have proven themselves to be effective and valuable employees when given the opportunity to show what they can do.
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Here’s a look at how six Northern California breweries are crafting conscious, sustainable beers, and why they do it.
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When Bhavik Modi walked into his first ever sales meeting for his new craft beer line, he wasn’t alone. Tiffany Wooten, a veteran sales representative from brewery incubator Pilot Project Brewing, was by his side, convincing the team at high-end contemporary Indian restaurant ROOH Chicago to serve Azadi Brewing’s cardamom golden ale and Kesar mango […]
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Entrepreneurship and Equity in Brewing provides BIPOC and other underrepresented individuals with opportunities in the craft brewing business.
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Dozens of U.S. growers supply breweries with high-quality hops. These hop farms are often family-run, and count their acreage in double-digits vs. thousands.
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Summer is here! Melissa Corbin serves up 11 craft-beer destinations and happenings, from the Pacific Northwest to the Deep South.
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You know the saying: “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Well, beer’s always been there for fish, but only recently have chefs around the country sufficiently established the pairings between seafood and suds to make them part […]
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The roots of American craft beer extend throughout the nation, but the bines of the movement are clearly embedded in the Pacific Northwest.
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Nothing attracts customers to a brewery more than incredible beer. But a close second? An incredible location!
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As if the countless American IPA iterations were not enough to satiate a hophead’s palate, a new one—dubbed Cold IPA—lingers bitterly on the horizon.
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Melissa Corbin explores St. Patrick's Day traditions and two Irish-American brewers of note.
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With the pandemic about to enter its third year, breweries are finding creative ways to keep patios open in the heart of winter.
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The old principle that beer simply goes with pizza is outdated. People are now putting more thought into these pairings, as they have with the proliferation of superlative pizza offerings. A six-pack of whatever and a pie may no longer suffice, especially when you can find such nuance in enjoying a margherita with Pils, pepperoni […]
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Beer history is a fragile thing. So much of it has been lost to time because objects, artifacts, and recipes lacked a caretaker at a crucial time.
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Taking a walking tour is one of the best ways to get to know a city without the trappings of more touristy activities. You’re introduced to the region and its context by one of its very own, if even simply for social reasons.
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Tis’ the season for some craft-beer delight and gathering ‘round a table full of holiday cheer as celebrations begin with family and friends from far and near. Ooof. OK. Let’s pause here for a minute on the Hallmark movies, whole nut displays no one ever eats, and fruit cake. Let’s talk beer. And let’s make […]
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Headed south to the Gulf Coast? Interstate 65 offers up several great craft beer cities to quench your thirst as you stop for the night.
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If you want to know who Averie Swanson is, read her beer labels. “I Am Because We Are.” “The Grace of Maybe.” “At the Still Point of the Turning World.” They point toward a philosophy that has guided her through nearly a decade in mixed-culture fermentation. Her newest venture, Keeping Together, isn’t just her brewery’s […]
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My parents didn’t drink much when I was growing up. Any alcohol that was in the house was hidden—hard stuff like vodka and tequila lived in a rarely opened cabinet in an armoire in the dining room, and what beer we had was stashed away in a second refrigerator in the garage. For years, the […]
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Seven Latino men gathered on a Hacienda Heights driveway on a warm Southern California night. Shiny homebrewing equipment filled the garage so the fledgling craft brewers stood in the car port—pint glasses in hand—sharing names, hometowns and brewing experiences. The SoCal Cerveceros homebrew club was born. “We didn’t really know what it was going to […]
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Some beer runs are so momentous — so essential — they deserve their own special holiday.
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American craft beers find their way into Japanese and Korean restaurants.
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American Craft Beer Week (May 10–16, 2021) is our annual springtime salute to our neighborhood breweries. Because Local Beer Is Better!
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Hit hard by the pandemic, breweries across the country are nonetheless finding ways to give back to their local communities.
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Many in the world of craft beer seek out the artisans of coffee who show the same amount of love to coffee that craft brewers pay to craft beer. As these brewers develop a love and appreciation for craft roasters, some brewers have found ways to utilize a roaster’s skill and attention to detail to elevate the brewery and its offerings.
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