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Very Cherry: Six Kriek-Inspired American Sour Beers, Ranked
Krieks are hard to come by in the U.S. Finding a bottle of Cantillon, Drie Fonteinen, or Oud Beersel can be about as easy as unearthing real truffles, and prices are similarly inaccessible. Luckily,...
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Brewing My Religion: 13 American Breweries in Former Churches
“There’s nothing in the Bible that says you can’t drink alcohol in a responsible manner,” Chris VanHall, Greater Purpose Community Church pastor, as well as its future brewer, said in August 2018. The...
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We Asked 16 Beer Pros: What’s the Most Unforgettable Beer You Ever Had?
Some beers are simply unforgettable. They might not necessarily be the best, rarest, or most profound you’ve ever tasted, but they stay with you. They capture a moment, reminding you of special times...
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Hopewell Brewing’s Samantha Lee Is Not Your ‘Average’ Craft Beer Enthusiast
Samantha Lee is not your “average” craft beer enthusiast. She doesn’t obsess over things like original gravity or IBU levels, and you won’t find her using beer rating websites or apps. “None of these...
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How Homebrewing Experts Master Fruit Infusions
It’s summertime, when lots of fresh produce fills our plates, and also our beers. Getting those fresh flavors into beer at home can be difficult, though, and it’s no easier for professional brewers....
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This Shark Week Inspired Beer Is Blood-Red and Salty
Few things are more exciting than the anticipation before Shark Week. The annual Discovery Channel special starts airing on July 28, 2019. Adding to the anticipation of this cultural phenomenon,...
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Lucky Sevens: Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione Would Marry SeaQuench Ale
Anyone remotely involved in or interested in craft beer has heard of Sam Calagione, co-founder and chairman of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Chances are, you might have even met him: Despite running one...
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Dogfish Head’s SeaQuench Ale Is Now a Shoe
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery is taking health-conscious beer-drinking to new heights with its recent sneaker collaboration with Merrell. The Merrell x Dogfish Head collab shoe is billed as “a more...
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When Homebrewing to Style, It’s All About the Yeast
For professional and amateur brewers, there is something fabled about “the brew day.” With all the weighing, mixing, boiling, and anticipation during the wort-making process, it’s easy to obsess over...
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The Best Beers At This Year’s Great American Beer Festival
On Oct. 5, 2019, the Brewers Association (BA) announced the best beers from around the country at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in Denver. The event marked the 33rd edition of the...
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We Asked 16 Brewers: What’s the One Beer Destination You Still Need to Go to...
Beercations are a luxury. They require time, planning, and, of course, budget. But when the stars align, and the chance to travel for beer arises, a beer lover must take it. VinePair spoke to more than...
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33 of the Funniest, Craziest, Most Absurd Viral Drinks Stories of the Year...
Our news feeds can be a worrying, often disheartening landscape, but luckily there’s always booze to lift our spirits — even when there’s no glass or bottle in sight. From thirsty alligators to bears...
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How to Homebrew Barrel-Aged Sour Beer, According to Master Blenders
We’re entering the dead of winter. It’s too cold to be outside, let alone sipping a homebrewed hefeweizen out on the porch or gathering with friends at a biergarten. What better time for a funky...
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VinePair Happy Hour: What’s Been Your Go-To Beer in 2020?
After drinking our way through the first presidential debate, one thing has become clear: We could all use a little pick-me-up right about now. Luckily, it’s American Craft Beer Month at VinePair —...
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EOD Drinks With Sam Calagione, Co-Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
In the inaugural episode of “EOD Drinks,” the VinePair editorial team is joined by Sam Calagione, the founder and president of the Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Here, he sits down with VinePair...
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Next Round: How Charitable Giving Drives Non Sequitur Beer Project
Airing between regular episodes of the “VinePair Podcast,” “Next Round” explores the ideas and innovations that are helping drinks businesses adapt in a time of unprecedented change. As the coronavirus...
View ArticleTapping into Culture: What Are ‘Sour’ Beers?
“Tapping Into Culture” is a bi-weekly video series on Beer and Culture, presented by Sixpoint and VinePair. Check out more episodes in the series here. In Episode 5 of “Tapping Into Culture,” host and...
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We Asked 10 Beer Pros: What’s the Best Ballpark Beer for Baseball Season?
Heading out to the ballpark, whether it’s to catch a pro game or take in an amateur contest, is a sensory experience. There’s the vast expanse of green grass, the smell of peanuts and pretzels from...
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We Asked 13 Winemakers: What’s Your Go-To Beer?
There is an old adage that goes, “It takes a lot of great beer to make great wine.” It would be unusual, in the harvest-time heat, for a winemaker, cellar worker, or grape picker to unwind after a...
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Case Study: How to Rebrand Your Beer to Stand Out on Digital and Physical...
In June 2020, Gayle Benson, an owner of Dixie Brewing Company in New Orleans, had a crisis of conscience. She’d just opened a $40 million destination brewery when she realized she couldn’t square its...
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