In This Article Why Chattanooga Is a Craft Beer Hotspot Set in the foothills of the Appalachians, Chattanooga is known for its access to nature, making it a favorite among hikers and campers. Ruby Falls and Rock City Gardens on Lookout Mountain bring in plenty of tourism to Tennessee’s fourth-largest city, but Chattanooga’s cultural scene […]
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In This Article Why Missoula Is a Craft Beer Hotspot Tucked away in a corner of the northern Rockies, Missoula (or “the Garden City”) is known for its leafy neighborhoods and impeccable access to nature. Set at the base of Mount Sentinel, residents, and visitors are able to enjoy the town and ski on the
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In This Article Introduction to Beer Hops The craft beer industry, whether it’s the drinkers or brewers themselves, has never been more hop-obsessed. It’s understandable. Almost everyone involved can recall an “aha” moment where a classic West Coast IPA absolutely blew them away with piney bitterness and flavors like grapefruit or orange peel. Although yeast
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In This Article Introduction Brewing’s buzziest of all buzzwords (excuse the alliteration) has to be “dry hopped.” You can’t go to a pub or beer store without being bombarded with 50 different varieties of colorfully-labeled IPAs (and now even pilsners) proudly displaying the words “dry-hopped with…” Dry hopping is a pivotal process for brewing the
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In This Article Introduction to New England IPA (NEIPA) If you’ve never seen a New England IPA, you’ve probably not been around craft beer at all. What was once a regional curiosity has absolutely taken the craft beer industry by storm. Characterized by their unmistakable hazy appearance and juicy hop-forward flavors, New England IPAs are
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In This Article Introduction to Low-Calorie and Low-Carb Beers IPAs and imperial stouts are great, but boy, do these beers pack in loads of calories and carbs. “Empty calories” isn’t precisely fair to beer, given that having a social pint with friends provides many benefits (including mental health), but that doesn’t mean the calories and
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In This Article Why Choosing the Right Beer Matters in Summer It’s hot, humid, and the sun is intent on cooking you faster than the grill. The last thing you need is a malty stout or intensely hopped IPA. You’re looking for flavor and refreshment. Luckily, craft brewers have come up with concoctions that bring
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This article may contain affiliate links. If you click them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. In This Article Introduction to Session IPAs Ever had one too many IPAs? Basically, every craft beer fan knows the groggy feeling the next day after a night at the taproom or pub.
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In This Article Introduction to Cloudy Beer So you’ve gone through the entire brewing process, and your moment of triumph has finally arrived: you get to try your newest beer. If you’re expecting a clear IPA or lager and find it to be slightly hazy or cloudy, this can be alarming. While hazy IPAs are
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In This Article Introduction to Dry Hopping If you’ve been drinking craft beer in the past few years, you’ve doubtless seen the term “dry-hopped” on labels or menus. In the never-ending quest for hop flavor, brewers have gone to great extremes to give their IPAs an added punch. One of the most popular (and discussed)
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