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Patrick Daul

Patrick, based in Chicago, is our expert writer at Craft Beer Me. Cicerone-certified since 2017, he brings a wealth of technical knowledge and refined tasting expertise to every article. With a background in travel, Patrick is passionate about experiencing the best craft beers around the world—sharing his experiences and knowledge through engaging and insightful writing.

What Equipment Do I Need for All-Grain Brewing?

In This Article Introduction to All-Grain Brewing Equipment All-grain brewing is the most common form of professional brewing and the preferred method for experienced homebrewers. It differs from the simplified extract brewing commonly used by beginners and is widely considered the more authentic approach. Instead of dissolving extracted syrups that contain the fermentable sugars of […]

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What Is All Grain Brewing? Everything You Need to Know

In This Article Introduction to All Grain Brewing Homebrewing is not exactly a pursuit for the impatient. Even once you’re set up in your garage or kitchen, there will be more issues to figure out and more troubleshooting along the way. After your first successful batch? You’ll need to replicate that and become consistent. Not

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Which Are the Best Non-Alcoholic Beers? NA Beer Guide

In This Article Introduction to Non-Alcoholic Beer Over the past few years, one of the most prominent trends in all of culture has been health and wellness. This trend has trickled over to the beverage industry, and non-alcoholic beer has become the fastest-growing category. It’s not just for Dry January, either. Customers are giving up

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Best Beers for Beginners: Easy-Drinking Brews You’ll Love

In This Article Introduction Craft beer newcomers might see people downing IPAs or sours at the pub and wonder where these veteran drinkers started. Did they just decide they like imperial stouts and start drinking them one day? Craft beer has been an intimidating world for the uninitiated. There are so many styles, so many

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Crowlers vs Growlers: Which One’s Better for Fresh Beer?

In This Article Introduction to Growlers vs Crowlers Taprooms are one of the true joys for a craft beer fan. These delightful spaces encapsulate the essence of the brewery. They’re an extension of the brewers’ vision. And, most importantly, they’re a place where you can grab all the best beers the brewery offers. While the

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What Is a Porter Beer? And 5 Popular Porters to Try

In This Article Introduction to Porter Ales Of the many dark beer styles, Imperial Stouts get the most hype, and brands like Guinness dominate the market, but the true beer aficionados prefer a simple and well-made porter. This malt-forward dark ale is the original dark beer, offering drinkers a more balanced flavor profile and surprising

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