Does Beer Even Need a Glass? If you’re at home or a bar, then YES! Camping, hiking, and drinking near the ocean are exceptions (or drinking a Heady Topper). What does the glass do that a beer can or bottle doesn’t? It can actually decrease how burpy you get. When beer is poured into a…
Read MoreI do not say this lightly because I have truly enjoyed every second I have spent working for Hops News, but last night was far and away the best night that I have had since starting here. Our guest, Captain Cons from Zero Blog Thirty, was one of the coolest guys I have ever had…
Read MoreHoppy Hour Recap The Black is Beautiful Initiative https://youtu.be/YJvsUEro3kQ?t=2605 The Black is Beautiful initiative was started by Marcus Baskerville from Weathered Souls Brewing in San Antonio, TX just a couple months ago. It is a worldwide “collaborative effort to raise awareness for the injustices people of color face daily and raise funds for police brutality…
Read MoreIt’s SHARK WEEK! The most wonderful week of the year, unless you’re a seal. So today, we’re going to learn some fun facts about SHARKS! Don’t worry, it’s still beer related. If you want to play a drinking game, take a sip anytime I say shark. https://youtu.be/i80_7DjboiM?t=1379 So, let’s dive right in… Everyone knows the…
Read MoreIndia Pale Ale – The Origin Story to Today Happy National IPA Day! This day is celebrated by Hop Heads every year, since 2012, on the first Thursday of August. So, crack open something Hoppy, and take a sip anytime I say… hop, hops, or IPA! If you watch the video, you can also take…
Read More“I try to make every beer I produce my dream beer”, states Ulrike Genz, head brewer and co-founder of Schneeeule. Schneeeule, translating to Snowy Owl, is a brewery based in Berlin, Germany, focused on Berliner Weisse-style sour beers, in addition to other wild and sour brews. In a past life, Genz was a practicing civil…
Read MoreWhen traveling to Boise, Idaho beer isn’t something that may come to mind right away. Admittedly when I first arrived in this up and coming city all I knew about the state of Idaho was the stereotypical potatoes and the blue turf field that has produced many NFL caliber talent. However, beer is something that…
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