Nov 29, 2020 | Beer Books
Though beer has taken center-stage here in the US, there’s another fermented beverage with nearly as storied a history and roots in the growth of this nation. Beer may be abundant but cider has deep roots and an interesting history most of us aren’t aware... Read More
Nov 8, 2020 | Beer Reviews
Summer is gone but there’s still plenty to look forward to. While warm weather is behind us, the snuggly season is here. Throw on the warm-wear and snuggle in. It’s even better with a good beverage. Fair State Co-op and Barrel Theory Brewing got together... Read More
Nov 4, 2020 | Beer Gadgets
Craft. It’s the first word in “craft beer” and a look at linguistics shows how we frequently fall in love with the ideals of the many things we identify with. There’s something magical about those things made from hand, especially in a society... Read More
Nov 3, 2020 | Beer Reviews
What’s hot in the world of hops? Citra and Strata are now staples but there’s always room for a new fruit of the bine. Lupulin Brewing Sexy Hops is a series of single-hopped beers that features the newest varieties, so we can see what may be coming to our... Read More
Nov 3, 2020 | Beer Reviews
It’s always stout season but fall and winter are even more so the seasons for this thick and rich brew. It doesn’t get much more large and luscious than this, Lupulin Brewing Imperial CPB Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter. Imperial CPB It may not say... Read More
Oct 23, 2020 | Beer Reviews
With the change of seasons comes the start of new things. Witch Hunt, a non-profit supporting marginalized individuals in the Minnesota craft beer community, just announced the launch of a new chapter in the Fargo-Moorhead area. To celebrate, they just released a... Read More
Oct 14, 2020 | Beer Books
As the craft beer market has grown exponentially, many things have changed. One that hasn’t, is the fact that it’s remained a white man’s industry. From brewers to buyers, white males have dominated the beer world. Why has this been the norm and how... Read More
Jun 20, 2020 | Beer Reviews
Sophistry is an ongoing exploration of hops from Lupulin Brewing. They know their hops, but this series is a fun taste of new and experimental hop action. Lupulin Brewing Sophistry 06 is the latest iteration in this ongoing series and has some sweet hop hits.... Read More
Jun 19, 2020 | Beer Reviews
Can something be tacky but also tasty? Leopard print can go either way. Aunt Denise or jaw-dropping, it’s a pattern that depends on the setting (and how hard-stretched). BlackStack Brewing Leopard Print is the awesomeness of this often-abused pattern. Leopard... Read More
