In Japan, it’s still technically illegal to brew anything in your own home above 1% ABV. How the craft beer scene ever took off is a wonder, but whether budding brewers disobey the law to hone their craft or jet overseas to learn lessons in the art of beer production, …
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When Showaki approached Adam Vavrick with his idea to build Octopi, he immediately recognized the opportunity at hand. Vavrick had met Showaki during the 5 Rabbit days, and the Binny’s Beverage Depot brand manager was well known around Chicago for his thick Rolodex of contacts. Showaki told him horror stories …
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Only eight beers remain in the Des Moines Register’s Beer Brackets. This round of Beer Brackets voting ended on March 21, and now eight Iowa beers remain to vie for bragging rights. This marks the sixth installment of letting readers vote to discover Iowa’s favorite craft beer brewed in the …
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Harrisonburg brewery Brothers Craft Brewing Co. is preparing to hold a beer festival inspired by German tradition. The brewery will hold its fourth annual Starkbierfest on Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. The festival mirrors the Bavarian tradition of “Starkbierzeit,” according to Josh Harold, taproom manager at Brothers Craft. The …
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A well-known Michigan beer garden is getting some national attention. USA Today released their 10Best winners for best beer gardens in the U.S., and a Northern Michigan spot came in at No. 2 on the list. Hop Lot Brewing Co., in Suttons Bay, is a beautiful outdoor brewery that first …
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The Greencastle-Antrim Craft Beer, Wine and Spirits Festival is going back to its debut venue for the 10th anniversary of its inception. It will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, on the parking lot of B Street 104 Restaurant and Pub at 121 E. Baltimore St. …
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FALL RIVER — For an hour, guests sat criss-cross-applesauce in a ring of blankets on the floor, silent, listening to soothing sounds and their own breathing. Canned Heat Craft Beer on Ferry Street took the idea of chilling out at the local bar to another level on Sunday with an …
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Have you ever wanted to win free craft beer for a year? No, that’s not a typo. And yes, that’s a serious question. Us? Of course we have. Winning a year’s supply of beer is something we think every craft beer drinker has fantasized about once or twice. Especially because …
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Many individuals embark on a unique journey at the start of the new year—Dry January. This trend, which involves abstaining from alcohol for the entire month, has gained significant traction in recent years. We’ll look at the positive effects Dry January has on personal health as well as the impact …
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Our Town Brewing has opened its new taproom in Francisville that includes an outdoor beer garden that will operate during the warm months of the year. Penn State graduates Rob Tarves and Rob Patz founded the brewery in Lancaster in 2020, offering a mix of classic styles and experimental brews …
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