craft beer Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:04:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Sour Beer Lovers Rejoice: These Three Styles are for You https://falafelandcaviar.com/sour-beer-lovers-rejoice-these-three-styles-are-for-you/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:06:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=15042 Sour beers are one of the trendiest options on the market now, and for good reason. These tart and crisp suds offer up a completely new experience for those who haven’t had much experience outside of traditional styles. More and more microbreweries, and even some big players in the beer world, are starting to make […]

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Sour beers are one of the trendiest options on the market now, and for good reason. These tart and crisp suds offer up a completely new experience for those who haven’t had much experience outside of traditional styles.

More and more microbreweries, and even some big players in the beer world, are starting to make their own. So, which styles should you try? Here is a quick guide.

Lambic

Lambics are one of the most classic sour beer styles, originating in Belgium centuries ago. This beer style is fermented through exposure to wild yeasts, giving it a funky and sour taste that can be altered by the addition of fruits.

Gose

Are light beers more your thing? If so, the low-alcohol and utterly drinkable Gose style might be a great choice for you. This beer, which has recently surged in popularity, is sour and salty and goes great for a day full of yard work.

American Wild Ale

While sour beers are originally from Germany, American breweries have put their own twist on this style, most notably with the American Wild Ale style. This creation, similar to the Belgian lambic, introduces wild bacteria and yeasts from the American continent to create a whole new flavor profile.

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Add These Spring Beers to Your Shopping List https://falafelandcaviar.com/add-these-spring-beers-to-your-shopping-list/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:34:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=14956 Spring is finally here, and it’s time to start packing those heavy, dark beers into your cabinets and saving them for cold weather this fall. It’s now springtime, meaning that our beers will start to get lighter and more drinkable for those long evenings outside on the deck. Looking for some perfect spring-centric beers for […]

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Spring is finally here, and it’s time to start packing those heavy, dark beers into your cabinets and saving them for cold weather this fall. It’s now springtime, meaning that our beers will start to get lighter and more drinkable for those long evenings outside on the deck.

Looking for some perfect spring-centric beers for this season? Here are some of my top picks for beer styles that go great with the spring.

New England IPA

New England IPAs have been one of the most trending beers during the past couple of years. While normal IPAs are known for their hop bitterness, the New England variant of this style backs down on the hops and allows tropical fruit flavors to shine through.

Gose

Gose beers were originally brewed in Germany in the 13th century, and have recently become popular throughout the world. Low in alcohol and featuring lemon sour notes, saltiness, and a touch of coriander, this is an extremely drinkable style that you’ll love for doing yard work and other outside chores.

Pilsner

Another beer style with German roots that goes great with the springtime is the famous pilsner. While many of us might believe that this beer carries negative connotations due to its mass-produced variants, the truth is that craft breweries make plenty of delicious varieties of this refreshing brew.

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Fruited Sours are All the Rage in the Craft Beer World https://falafelandcaviar.com/fruited-sours-are-all-the-rage-in-the-craft-beer-world/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 07:07:37 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=13456 Craft beer is a burgeoning industry in the food and drink world. This fairly new trend of small breweries that let their creativity shine through unique ale and lager creations has found a huge following among beer lovers from all walks of life. One of the hottest trends in craft beer recently has been sour […]

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Craft beer is a burgeoning industry in the food and drink world. This fairly new trend of small breweries that let their creativity shine through unique ale and lager creations has found a huge following among beer lovers from all walks of life.

One of the hottest trends in craft beer recently has been sour beers, and specifically, the introduction of fruited sours into the world of artisan suds.

Sour beers have a tart and/or acidic taste which is rare in the world of beer. While they may sound strange at first, this unique twist on beer is one of the most delicious creations that anyone in the craft beer industry has come up with.

When you add fruit flavors to the mix, the result is a crisp and refreshing beer that is truly second to none.

Brewers these days are beginning to take a sour beer base, which is made by using wild yeast strains or bacteria to give the beer a tart flavor and adding fruit pulp or juice to turn it into a fruited sour. This works especially well with fruits that have a bit of tartness such as blueberries and cherries.

Have you tried a fruited sour beer yet? What did you think?

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These Unique Glasses Complement Your Beers https://falafelandcaviar.com/these-unique-glasses-complement-your-beers/ Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:05:54 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=12915 With the craft beer craze in full swing, one of the most recent trends that have emerged in the world of beer has been specialty glasses. These drinking vessels are designed to allow the maximum expression of different varieties of beer, enhancing the consumer’s drinking experience. Here are four unique beer glasses that you should […]

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With the craft beer craze in full swing, one of the most recent trends that have emerged in the world of beer has been specialty glasses. These drinking vessels are designed to allow the maximum expression of different varieties of beer, enhancing the consumer’s drinking experience.

Here are four unique beer glasses that you should get to know and love!

Tulip Glass

Tulip glasses have a wide, bulbous shape that tapers towards the top before flaring out at the rim. They are especially popular for Belgian Trappist varieties as well as strongly aromatic beers like imperial IPAs.

Stange Glass

Ever wondered what those tall and skinny beer glasses are called? Well, the name is a Stange glass, and they are best used for light German styles such as Kolsch and pilsners.

IPA Glass

One of the world’s most popular beer styles has its own glass. The aromatic, hoppy, and bitter IPA style is best enjoyed in its namesake glass, which helps with aeration and head retention.

Goblet Glass

Ever wanted to feel like a medieval king while drinking a beer? Try using a goblet glass, which is especially perfect when paired with heavy, high-alcohol beers like heavy Belgian ales and German doppelbocks that are best enjoyed sipped.

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These Are the Best Countries on Earth for Craft Beer https://falafelandcaviar.com/these-are-the-best-countries-on-earth-for-craft-beer/ Wed, 24 Jul 2019 15:10:56 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=10099 Craft beer has exploded onto the scene in the past decade, offering beer drinkers a more carefully-crafted alternative to traditional macro brewery offerings. Made in small batches by independently-owned breweries, craft beer offers exciting alternatives to the more popular beers. If you love craft beer, there are a few countries that you have to keep […]

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Craft beer has exploded onto the scene in the past decade, offering beer drinkers a more carefully-crafted alternative to traditional macro brewery offerings. Made in small batches by independently-owned breweries, craft beer offers exciting alternatives to the more popular beers.

If you love craft beer, there are a few countries that you have to keep in mind. These are the best countries on earth for craft beer.

United States

The recent craft beer explosion started in the United States, a huge country with some of the world’s best craft breweries such as Russian River and Cigar City. Beer lovers will find no shortage of excellent beer in cities like Portland, Denver, and New York City.

Belgium

One of the world’s beer epicenters is this small European country, whose brewing industry has always been heavily focused on small, artisanal breweries. Brussels has a great beer scene and is home to the world’s preeminent sour beer brewery, Cantillon.

United Kingdom

The British are coming, and they’re bringing tasty craft beer in tow. The UK blends tradition with innovation, as it recently begins opening tons of new and non-traditional breweries in one of the world’s most beer-centric places. It has the highest number of breweries per capita of any country on Earth.

Denmark

Looking for an underrated craft beer country? Look no further than this Nordic country. Mikkeller and To Ol are two of the most highly-rated craft breweries on Earth, exporting their goodies worldwide to fawning audiences.

View this post on Instagram

Our signature IPA! 🍻 #mikkellertorshavn #okkara

A post shared by Mikkeller Tórshavn (@mikkellertorshavn) on

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If You’re a Craft Beer Enthusiast, You Have to Follow Cory Smith https://falafelandcaviar.com/if-youre-a-craft-beer-enthusiast-you-have-to-follow-cory-smith/ Sun, 14 Jul 2019 10:32:29 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=9649 One of the hottest trends right now in the beverage world is craft beer. Instead of choosing beers from big companies that produce millions of bottles of their product annually, many consumers are now opting for a more artisanal product that allows for variety in terms of flavors and styles. It can be a little […]

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One of the hottest trends right now in the beverage world is craft beer. Instead of choosing beers from big companies that produce millions of bottles of their product annually, many consumers are now opting for a more artisanal product that allows for variety in terms of flavors and styles.

It can be a little overwhelming to start off in the craft beer world, but fortunately, there are tons of resources that can help you learn more and make informed decisions when buying these products. One fantastic resource that I use is Cory Smith’s Instagram account, @cory_s_smith.

Smith is a writer for Good Beer Hunting, Punch, and VinePair and is considered one of the world’s leading craft beer writers. On his Instagram account, he does a fantastic job of sharing the most exciting beers that he finds with his followers.

Smith’s account has a little bit of everything related to craft beer. Are you looking to pair food with beer? He offers plenty of advice on that. Searching for information about a new and trending style? You can count on Smith posting about it.

Anyone who likes craft beer, from total newbies to seasoned veterans, will learn something by following Smith. He’s an indispensable resource for anyone looking to find out more about this trending drink.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> craft beer Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:04:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Sour Beer Lovers Rejoice: These Three Styles are for You https://falafelandcaviar.com/sour-beer-lovers-rejoice-these-three-styles-are-for-you/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:06:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=15042 Sour beers are one of the trendiest options on the market now, and for good reason. These tart and crisp suds offer up a completely new experience for those who haven’t had much experience outside of traditional styles. More and more microbreweries, and even some big players in the beer world, are starting to make […]

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Sour beers are one of the trendiest options on the market now, and for good reason. These tart and crisp suds offer up a completely new experience for those who haven’t had much experience outside of traditional styles.

More and more microbreweries, and even some big players in the beer world, are starting to make their own. So, which styles should you try? Here is a quick guide.

Lambic

Lambics are one of the most classic sour beer styles, originating in Belgium centuries ago. This beer style is fermented through exposure to wild yeasts, giving it a funky and sour taste that can be altered by the addition of fruits.

Gose

Are light beers more your thing? If so, the low-alcohol and utterly drinkable Gose style might be a great choice for you. This beer, which has recently surged in popularity, is sour and salty and goes great for a day full of yard work.

American Wild Ale

While sour beers are originally from Germany, American breweries have put their own twist on this style, most notably with the American Wild Ale style. This creation, similar to the Belgian lambic, introduces wild bacteria and yeasts from the American continent to create a whole new flavor profile.

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Add These Spring Beers to Your Shopping List https://falafelandcaviar.com/add-these-spring-beers-to-your-shopping-list/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:34:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=14956 Spring is finally here, and it’s time to start packing those heavy, dark beers into your cabinets and saving them for cold weather this fall. It’s now springtime, meaning that our beers will start to get lighter and more drinkable for those long evenings outside on the deck. Looking for some perfect spring-centric beers for […]

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Spring is finally here, and it’s time to start packing those heavy, dark beers into your cabinets and saving them for cold weather this fall. It’s now springtime, meaning that our beers will start to get lighter and more drinkable for those long evenings outside on the deck.

Looking for some perfect spring-centric beers for this season? Here are some of my top picks for beer styles that go great with the spring.

New England IPA

New England IPAs have been one of the most trending beers during the past couple of years. While normal IPAs are known for their hop bitterness, the New England variant of this style backs down on the hops and allows tropical fruit flavors to shine through.

Gose

Gose beers were originally brewed in Germany in the 13th century, and have recently become popular throughout the world. Low in alcohol and featuring lemon sour notes, saltiness, and a touch of coriander, this is an extremely drinkable style that you’ll love for doing yard work and other outside chores.

Pilsner

Another beer style with German roots that goes great with the springtime is the famous pilsner. While many of us might believe that this beer carries negative connotations due to its mass-produced variants, the truth is that craft breweries make plenty of delicious varieties of this refreshing brew.

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Fruited Sours are All the Rage in the Craft Beer World https://falafelandcaviar.com/fruited-sours-are-all-the-rage-in-the-craft-beer-world/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 07:07:37 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=13456 Craft beer is a burgeoning industry in the food and drink world. This fairly new trend of small breweries that let their creativity shine through unique ale and lager creations has found a huge following among beer lovers from all walks of life. One of the hottest trends in craft beer recently has been sour […]

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Craft beer is a burgeoning industry in the food and drink world. This fairly new trend of small breweries that let their creativity shine through unique ale and lager creations has found a huge following among beer lovers from all walks of life.

One of the hottest trends in craft beer recently has been sour beers, and specifically, the introduction of fruited sours into the world of artisan suds.

Sour beers have a tart and/or acidic taste which is rare in the world of beer. While they may sound strange at first, this unique twist on beer is one of the most delicious creations that anyone in the craft beer industry has come up with.

When you add fruit flavors to the mix, the result is a crisp and refreshing beer that is truly second to none.

Brewers these days are beginning to take a sour beer base, which is made by using wild yeast strains or bacteria to give the beer a tart flavor and adding fruit pulp or juice to turn it into a fruited sour. This works especially well with fruits that have a bit of tartness such as blueberries and cherries.

Have you tried a fruited sour beer yet? What did you think?

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These Unique Glasses Complement Your Beers https://falafelandcaviar.com/these-unique-glasses-complement-your-beers/ Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:05:54 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=12915 With the craft beer craze in full swing, one of the most recent trends that have emerged in the world of beer has been specialty glasses. These drinking vessels are designed to allow the maximum expression of different varieties of beer, enhancing the consumer’s drinking experience. Here are four unique beer glasses that you should […]

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With the craft beer craze in full swing, one of the most recent trends that have emerged in the world of beer has been specialty glasses. These drinking vessels are designed to allow the maximum expression of different varieties of beer, enhancing the consumer’s drinking experience.

Here are four unique beer glasses that you should get to know and love!

Tulip Glass

Tulip glasses have a wide, bulbous shape that tapers towards the top before flaring out at the rim. They are especially popular for Belgian Trappist varieties as well as strongly aromatic beers like imperial IPAs.

Stange Glass

Ever wondered what those tall and skinny beer glasses are called? Well, the name is a Stange glass, and they are best used for light German styles such as Kolsch and pilsners.

IPA Glass

One of the world’s most popular beer styles has its own glass. The aromatic, hoppy, and bitter IPA style is best enjoyed in its namesake glass, which helps with aeration and head retention.

Goblet Glass

Ever wanted to feel like a medieval king while drinking a beer? Try using a goblet glass, which is especially perfect when paired with heavy, high-alcohol beers like heavy Belgian ales and German doppelbocks that are best enjoyed sipped.

The post These Unique Glasses Complement Your Beers appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

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These Are the Best Countries on Earth for Craft Beer https://falafelandcaviar.com/these-are-the-best-countries-on-earth-for-craft-beer/ Wed, 24 Jul 2019 15:10:56 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=10099 Craft beer has exploded onto the scene in the past decade, offering beer drinkers a more carefully-crafted alternative to traditional macro brewery offerings. Made in small batches by independently-owned breweries, craft beer offers exciting alternatives to the more popular beers. If you love craft beer, there are a few countries that you have to keep […]

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Craft beer has exploded onto the scene in the past decade, offering beer drinkers a more carefully-crafted alternative to traditional macro brewery offerings. Made in small batches by independently-owned breweries, craft beer offers exciting alternatives to the more popular beers.

If you love craft beer, there are a few countries that you have to keep in mind. These are the best countries on earth for craft beer.

United States

The recent craft beer explosion started in the United States, a huge country with some of the world’s best craft breweries such as Russian River and Cigar City. Beer lovers will find no shortage of excellent beer in cities like Portland, Denver, and New York City.

Belgium

One of the world’s beer epicenters is this small European country, whose brewing industry has always been heavily focused on small, artisanal breweries. Brussels has a great beer scene and is home to the world’s preeminent sour beer brewery, Cantillon.

United Kingdom

The British are coming, and they’re bringing tasty craft beer in tow. The UK blends tradition with innovation, as it recently begins opening tons of new and non-traditional breweries in one of the world’s most beer-centric places. It has the highest number of breweries per capita of any country on Earth.

Denmark

Looking for an underrated craft beer country? Look no further than this Nordic country. Mikkeller and To Ol are two of the most highly-rated craft breweries on Earth, exporting their goodies worldwide to fawning audiences.

View this post on Instagram

Our signature IPA! 🍻 #mikkellertorshavn #okkara

A post shared by Mikkeller Tórshavn (@mikkellertorshavn) on

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If You’re a Craft Beer Enthusiast, You Have to Follow Cory Smith https://falafelandcaviar.com/if-youre-a-craft-beer-enthusiast-you-have-to-follow-cory-smith/ Sun, 14 Jul 2019 10:32:29 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=9649 One of the hottest trends right now in the beverage world is craft beer. Instead of choosing beers from big companies that produce millions of bottles of their product annually, many consumers are now opting for a more artisanal product that allows for variety in terms of flavors and styles. It can be a little […]

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One of the hottest trends right now in the beverage world is craft beer. Instead of choosing beers from big companies that produce millions of bottles of their product annually, many consumers are now opting for a more artisanal product that allows for variety in terms of flavors and styles.

It can be a little overwhelming to start off in the craft beer world, but fortunately, there are tons of resources that can help you learn more and make informed decisions when buying these products. One fantastic resource that I use is Cory Smith’s Instagram account, @cory_s_smith.

Smith is a writer for Good Beer Hunting, Punch, and VinePair and is considered one of the world’s leading craft beer writers. On his Instagram account, he does a fantastic job of sharing the most exciting beers that he finds with his followers.

Smith’s account has a little bit of everything related to craft beer. Are you looking to pair food with beer? He offers plenty of advice on that. Searching for information about a new and trending style? You can count on Smith posting about it.

Anyone who likes craft beer, from total newbies to seasoned veterans, will learn something by following Smith. He’s an indispensable resource for anyone looking to find out more about this trending drink.

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