Summer is great — we can all agree on that. But we think there’s a lot to be said for fall. Apple picking, pumpkin carving, light jackets — oh, and fall beer. Yes, pumpkin beers are on the shelves, but there’s more to it than just that. It could be called the best time to drink beer: richer, spicier and warmer flavors and more complex beers are here!
Below are some of our favorite beers that, once it hits your lips, you start seeing red, orange and yellow leaves and you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and you’re wearing flannel. Embrace autumn, everyone.
Walking into the grain room at 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. is, like with most things at Grant Pauly’s Wisconsin brewery, slightly out of the ordinary.
“We’re on the third floor, which is unusual for a grain room because of the weight but this building is an old sock factory and they used to keep the equipment up here,” Grant explains, “The floor boards are about 10 inches thick.”
From new craft beer fans to veteran hop heads, there’s one beer style that crosses more groups than any other: the IPA. IPAs (or India Pale Ales) are the single most popular beer style in the United States — and for good reason. They’re tasty, packed full of flavor and exist in a dizzying array of varieties. They also have deep roots in history.
To celebrate #IPADay, read the post below to add to your beer knowledge and then check out our BEER FINDER to find an IPA near you! Read More
Father’s Day is coming up and at the time of reading this post, you still haven’t bought your Dad a gift. Well, we’ve got you covered. If your Dad likes beer (and we sure hope he does), Rogue Ales makes the perfect Father’s Day present. It’s called Dad’s Little Helper and it’s a delicious Black IPA.
We sat down with Lakeshore Beverage’s Rogue Ales Brand Manager, Alaina Kantner to learn more about the beer. Check out Alaina’s beer review and ENTER TO WIN an immediate gift-boosting Father’s Day Gift Pack from Rogue Ales!
Photo Credit: Goose Island Beer Co.
Just in time for summer, Goose Island Beer has released 312 Urban Radler, a deliciously refreshing drink perfect for patio season. Read More
Arguably Founders Brewing Co’s most sought-after release, KBS is a barrel-aged version of a variant of the brewery’s Breakfast Stout. Massive amounts of chocolate and coffee combined with the character the bourbon barrels impart are what make this beer so popular but it’s the difficult brewing process that make it a labor of love for the brewers.