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Hair of The Dog Art Show Elevates Bar Culture

From "bar art" to fine art, artist Andrew Bablo lights up the room with his whimsical beer and whiskey inspired signage at his Beverly, MA exhibition.
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Deschutes Brewery Announces 2017 Street Pub Tour

The Street Pub Tour, a pop-up pub and mobile block party, is bringing beer, food, games and even philanthropy to 5 cities around the US this year
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Make Fresh, Seasonal Beer with The Homebrewer’s Almanac

The Homebrewer's Almanac by Marika Josephson, Aaron Kleidon, & Ryan Tockstein is a complete guide to creating fresh, seasonal beer in your own kitchen.
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Perfect for Porch Drinking: Schlafly Hibiscus and Lemongrass Blonde

One of Schlafly’s most exciting new additions to its stable is the Schlafly Hibiscus and Lemongrass Blonde Ale. Perfect for summertime porch drinking, this 4.8 percent alcohol by volume golden elixir weaves a delicate complexity into the easy drinkability.
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The City of Roses Turns City of Suds During Cascade Brewing’s Annual Sour Fruit Fest

Cascade Brewing, (known for its sour beers) holds its sixth annual celebration of the style Sour Fruit Fest, Feb 22-26 at two Portland brewpub locations.
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Dogfish Head Flesh & Blood IPA

Flesh & Blood IPA is a completely different animal from Dogfish Head's flagship IPAs. Blood orange and lemon flesh make this an exciting new beer.
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High on Hops: Three Taverns Brewery

Decatur, Georgia’s Three Taverns is a Belgian-inspired brewery deep in the heart of the South.
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High on Hops: Chicago Beer Festival

Craft beer (and dinosaurs!) in The Windy City
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How a Finnish Startup Brewery Is Reducing Its Carbon Footprint

Finland's Everyman's Right Brewery is striving to become the world's first carbon-negative brewing facility. Its nascent production plans include using 100-percent renewable energy sources — and the brewing team needs your help.
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Craft Beer Indulgences Gift Guide

This High on Hops craft beer gift guide focuses on high-end upgrades for common beer nerd needs, including a $20,000 beer housed in a squirrel.
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Shmaltz Brewing Turns 21 Years Old and Celebrates Hanukkah at the Same Time

Shmaltz Brewing turns the magical age of 21 this winter. The brewery proudly names its beers with religion-based puns, and including their Hanukkah brews.
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The Best Beer for Thanksgiving: Seasonal Pairings for Your Favorite Dishes

For beer drinkers, 2018 is a fantastic year to give thanks for the variety and quality of brews that are available. That breadth of choice allows you to make delicious pairings with your Thanksgiving holiday meal.
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DIY Beer Candied Bacon

This beer candied bacon recipe utilizes dark beer and thick cut bacon for a sweet, salty, dessert worthy snack that you'll want more often than you should.
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High on Hops: Rise of the Cans

Craft beer cans are an exciting trend in the brewing world because of the durability, portability and flavor-saving properties.
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The Night Is Dark and So Is Ommegang’s New King in the North Stout

Waiting for 'Game of Thrones' to return for the final season in 2019. Quench your thirst for more Jon Snow with the newest GoT tie-in beer from Brewery Ommegang: King in the North, a barrel-aged imperial stout.
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Schlafly Beer Releases Hoppy New Northeast India Pale Ale

St. Louis' largest locally-owned, independent craft brewery, Schlafly Beer, has introduced a new entry in its Hop Allocation Series: Northeast India Pale Ale.
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Last minute Father’s Day gift beers

Get pops off the "dad beer" treadmill and peep these last minute Father's Day gift beers with big flavor and easy buy in.
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High on Hops: Sierra Nevada Beer Camp 2016

A festival tour and limited release beer series celebrating the spirit of collaboration.
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Schlafly Beer Brings the Single Hop Beer Experience

Up your beer tasting game by delving deep on flavorful hop beer profiles from St. Louis brewery Schlafly.
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Drinking and Jogging: Running the Beer Mile with The Manual

The Beer Mile slogan is simple: “Four Beers, Four Laps.” That banal premise has somehow appealed to the nearly 100,000 people who’ve taken on the challenge.
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High on Hops: Burgers (and Beers) in Paradise

Burgers and Beers serves local craft beer and artistic burgers steps from the sand of surfing mecca Playa Guiones in Nosara, Costa Rica.
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Meet Forbidden Root Brewery

Forbidden Root is a brewery in Chicago, IL that specializes in craft beer made with unique botanical ingredients like roots and flowers.
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Meet Eskilstuna Ölkultur, Sweden’s Master of American-Style Ales

Travelers to Sweden looking for good local beers would be well served to head west from the capital of Stockhom to find small-town breweries like Eskilstuna Ölkultur, whose Eskilstuna Pale Ale is American in the best possible way.
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Liquor Then Beer: The Highland Park and Sixpoint Collaboration

New York's Sixpoint Brewery releases Sköll and Rune, beers meant to be paired with Highland Park Scotch Whiskies.
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“Bikes & Beers” Unites Cyclists and Local Craft Breweries

Cycling and craft brewery collaboration events Bikes & Beers is scheduled for New Jersey, Michigan, San Diego, Atlanta, Philadelphia and more...
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Meet Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Richmond VA’s Hardywood Park Craft Brewery is ready for its closeup. The brewery's motto is “Brew with a Purpose." See how they put that into practice.
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POTUS Potables: Patriotic Craft Beer to Sip on President’s Day

Drink up this President’s Day with these patriotic beers honoring your favorite founding fathers. We've got picks by 21st Amendment Brewery, Founding Fathers Brewing Co., and former president Barack Obama himself.
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Now in Cans: Dock Street Brewery

Dock Street Brewery's new canning operation and tap room open in West Philly in April 2017. No Exit, Jip the Blood and more coming to cans.
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Saying Cheers with Anniversary Beers

Anniversary beers are the perfect way to celebrate special occasions. These are our top three picks for annual release brewery anniversary ales.
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High on Hops: Super Bowl Brewery Showdown

It's Colorado vs. the Carolinas in an epic matchup: Who has the best beer scene?
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High on Hops: Bell’s Brews the Planets

Bell's Planets Series, based on Holt's orchestral suite brings experimental brewing and music together.
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High on Hops: A Visit to Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium

In Asheville, NC, Wicked Weed Brewing’s Funkatorium is a haven for those that love sour, funky and wild beers.
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Your Sneak Peek at Las Vegas Downtown Brew Festival 2018

The Las Vegas Downtown Brew Festival promises 200-plus craft beers representing more than 60 breweries, a live music stage, food vendors, and VIP upgrade experiences for 2018.
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Beer My Valentine

Valentine's Day beer doesn't have to all be chocolate and cherries. Find sweet, spicy and bubbly ways to gift delicious craft beer this Valentine's Day.
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Red Hare Brewing Company is on the March with ‘Wild Ales’

Georgia's Red Hare Brewing Company is set to open a new location in North Carolina which will focus on barrel aging and wild ales.
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High on Hops: Drinking the Goat Dog

Casa Bruja is a Panama City brewery behind Chivoperro, possibly the best IPA in Central America.
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High on Hops: Experimental Homebrewing

Experimental Homebrewing provokes the reader to attempt a provided recipe or technique, but also empowers the them to incorporate their own imagination.
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Stone Brewing Bets Big on Germany

California based Stone Brewing Co. has opened new facilities in Berlin, Germany, making it the first among US breweries to open a facility in Europe.
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Hopsy Brings Draft Beer to the Countertop

Subscription beer plans with HomeTap and Hopsy make on-demand craft brew a reality for Bay Area Californians.
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Hood River Hops Fest is a Hop-Lovers Dream

Hood River, Oregon's Hops Fest is a hop lover's dream, showcasing beers made from fresh, whole-cone hops, grown right here in the Pacific Northwest.
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21st Amendment Brewery Cools Down for Summer

California's 21st Amendment Brewery to release thirst quenching new beers for summer 2017 like Watermelon Funk and Blood Orange Brew Free! or Die IPA.
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Introducing: High on Hops

High on Hops is The Manual's craft beer column, written by Lee Heidel. Articles focus on creative American beer, the brewing industry and homebrewing.
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Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Launches Membership Program

Richmond, VA's Hardywood Park Craft Brewery will release seasonal, members-only beers and gift packages to its Family Tree beer club.
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Last Minute Stocking Stuffer Beers

It’s the night before Christmas and you forgot to buy someone a gift. Pick up one of these easy-to-find craft beers for Christmas and save the day.
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New Brewers Association Label Confirms Your Brew is Truly “Craft”

A new independent craft beer bottle label marks makes it easy for consumers to know a brewery’s ownership and support small beer.
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Easy Drinking: How to Make a Boilermaker

Learn how to make a boilermaker, your bartender’s favorite cocktail, with these beer and whiskey pairing tips using Redemption Whiskey's products.
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From Farm to Cidery, to Your Doorstep: Shacksbury Cider Club

From the farm, to the cidery, to your doorstep, The Shacksbury Cider Club has all your cider needs covered with its easy subscription service.
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Celebrate Earth Day with Kinston, North Carolina’s Mother Earth Brewing

Feel good this Earth Day drinking a pint of delicious beer from North Carolina-based environmentally-friendly brewery Mother Earth Brewing.
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Left Coast Brewing Company is the King of Beach Beer

Left Coast Brewing Company has three excellent beer choices right now to beat the summertime heat. Whether you’re a fan of robust hopping, south-of-the-border lagers, or simple thirst-quenchers, grab one of these year-round offerings on your next trip to catch a wave.
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The Best Beers Brewed with Flowers (in Addition to Hops, of Course)

Flowers aren't just for smelling. Here are our favorite beers brewed with flowers from Treintaycinco, Southbound and Mikkeller.