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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.

Lowest Calorie IPAs: Best Tasting Beers Under 100 Calories

In This Article Introduction to Low-Calorie IPA Beers There will always be a demand for low-calorie products; beer is certainly not the exception. And while craft brewers have always set their sights on their quest for flavor, they’ve also leaned into the wellness trend by offering their take on a “healthy” IPA.  We’ve sampled and […]

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What Is a Microbrewery? Everything You Need to Know

In This Article Introduction to Microbreweries Today, craft beer is everywhere. There are thousands of craft breweries in North America and thousands more globally. These come in all shapes and sizes. Larger brands like Lagunitas and New Belgium are everywhere, but some of the most interesting beer comes from smaller outfits. Microbreweries are smaller commercial

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What Is a Taproom and Brewpub? How Do They Differ?

In This Article Introduction to Taprooms and Brewpubs There are plenty of technical terms thrown around craft beer that make it difficult to know what to expect. Two of the most notoriously vague are “taproom” and brewpub,” which are go-to destinations for drinking craft beer with similarities and some critical distinctions. It’s pretty hard to

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What is Organic Beer? – Is it better for Your Health?

In This Article Introduction to Organic Beer Craft beer culture has always been loaded with various ideals and values. Brewery independence has consistently received the most attention from both fans and industry experts. Rightly so, as the impetus for the “craft” movement was to get away from the ubiquitous products from larger corporations and move

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Best Breweries in Asheville: 10 Must-Try Taprooms in 2025

Introduction to Asheville Breweries Most beer destinations in the United States are tiny towns or bustling metropolises. Think revered brewpubs in Northern California or New England, and places like Portland or San Diego. But one midsize city in the southeast has become an unlikely haven for creative beer geeks.  Asheville, North Carolina, is home to

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What Is Craft Beer? Popular Types and Styles Explained

In This Article Introduction to Craft Beer Anyone younger than 30 years old probably takes craft beer for granted. They never had to drive long distances to certain bottle shops or scour the shelves for “somewhat fresh” imported bottles from Germany or Belgium. Nowadays, delicious beer from local breweries is available almost everywhere. Compared to

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