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An Interview With Jeff Gill of Tallgrass Brewing ›
On January 17, 2016  ·  in Tallgrass Brewing

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A decade ago, Jeff Gill’s wife asked him over dinner what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. He thought for a minute and for the first time voiced a dream he’d been nursing for years: “I want to start a brewery.” The very next day he started writing the plans for what would eventually become Tallgrass Brewing Company.

Now, 10 years later, the brewery is undergoing huge growth. They’re distributed in 14 states including Kansas, where they’ve just finished building a massive new brewery and are a year into managing a new brewpub. Things are going well for Jeff and his team and we sat down with him to talk about his home brewing roots, the Tallgrass CANifesto, and the brewery’s new series of experimental releases called the Explorer Series.

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A New Year’s Cheers ›
On December 18, 2015  ·  in Brewery Ommegang, Duvel, Goose Island Beer Co., Holidays, Jolly Pumpkin, Moody Tongue

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If you’re headed to a house party or a BYOB dinner spot for New Year’s Eve, you’ll need to pick up some booze to ring in 2016. We have a few champagne alternatives for you to consider to make your night a memorable one. Scroll through our suggestions and use our BEER FINDER to locate these beers near you. Happy New Year!

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Guest Post | Guide to Glassware: The Goblet ›
On December 17, 2015  ·  in Goose Island Beer Co.

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Welcome to the next chapter of The Beer Glass Guide infographic, where we explore the sensorial benefits of glassware, as well as their historic influence in beer drinking culture.

This month we explore the goblet, also referred to as chalice. With the holiday season in full swing, an introduction to the range of wide mouth glasses is appropriate for entertaining the beer, wine and cider fans alike. Forget having to stock all types of glasses for your holiday party, we’ll explain how goblet-style wine glasses can provide the ultimate drinking experience.

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Introducing: Best Damn Root Beer ›
On December 16, 2015  ·  in Best Damn Brewing Co.

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Meet the brand new Best Damn Root Beer from Best Damn Brewing. Best Damn Brewing invites you to “throw back a throwback” with this tasty, easy-drinking ale that’s aged on vanilla beans during the brewing process for a full-flavored, well-balanced take on a classic taste. Read More


Tasting Notes | Winter Beers to Keep You Warm This Season ›
On December 02, 2015  ·  in Ale Syndicate, Bell's Brewery, Goose Island Beer Co., Tallgrass Brewing, Upland Brewing Co., Urban Chestnut Brewing

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Temperatures are plummeting, snow is falling and you’ve busted out the flannel. If that’s not the greatest excuse to snuggle up and get cozy with a winter beer, we don’t know what is. Fireplace-friendly flavors like coffee, chocolate, spices and caramel come into play with these must-try beers this winter. We’ve picked six beers for you to taste this winter with a flavor range from a Belgian-style ale to an imperial stout.

Check out what we’ve suggested below and use our BEER FINDER to locate these fine beverages near you.

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Beer Pairing Guide | 5 Beers For Thanksgiving ›
On November 16, 2015  ·  in Bantam Cider, Beer Pairing Guide, Brewery Ommegang, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Jolly Pumpkin, Tasting Notes

Here’s a scenario that almost all of us will experience this month: we’re standing in the beer aisle, staring down a shelf with a million options in the liquor store we stopped into on the way to someone’s house for a Thanksgiving feast. And we have no idea what to choose. Read More


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