Styles

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  Drink a Beer and Save the Earth

  September 1, 2010 - Rick Lyke

  How green is your beer? We’re not talking about that St. Patrick’s Day brew you swilled back in March at some faux Irish pub. We’re wondering how environmentally friendly is your beer?

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  Full Pints - Stylistically Speaking

  Pilsner

  September 1, 2010 - K. Florian Klemp

  The term “pilsner” is attached to many pale lagers worldwide, some of which are worthy imitators of the Bohemian original at best, or pale imposters at worst. The clear-cut roots of pilsner are in Bohemia, a phenomenal convergence of science, imported brewing talent and ideal ingredients. The success of pilsner is extraordinary and by far... View Article

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  Five Single Hop Ales

  July 1, 2010 - Rick Lyke

  Bison Organic IPA: This beer pours an attractive copper color with a rocky head. Willamette hops are used in this ale and, combined with the ample malt, gives the brew a subtle, green grass bitterness. Nice opening aroma that is not overly hop intense. Bear Republic Rebellion: This 6.4 percent ABV ale is hopped with... View Article

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  Single Hop-Minded

  July 1, 2010 - Rick Lyke

  For several thousand years, brewers made beer without hops. But truth be told, hops are what separate beer from wine, sake, mead, whiskey, tea, cider, brandy and most other beverages that count on one basic ingredient as a flavoring agent. And for the majority of the time since the Bamberg Beer Purity Law was proclaimed... View Article

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  14 Great Session Beers

  July 1, 2010 - Rick Lyke

  Avery Ellie’s Brown Ale: A 5.6 percent ABV ale, this brew has a very attractive roasted malt nose. The flavor profile shows off nice caramelized malts, with a touch of dark chocolate and a bit of vanilla. The finish leaves a nice roasted grain note on your tongue. Bayrischer Bahnhof Leipziger Gose: Pours a lovely... View Article

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  Ten Great Session Bars in the U.S.

  July 1, 2010 - Rick Lyke

  The Alembic, San Francisco, CA: This upscale rustic place has a great beer selection with unique, decently priced food, including pickled quail eggs and pulled pork sliders. The spirits selection is a cut above, just in case your friends want to switch from beer mid-session. Brick Store Pub, Decatur, GA: If the solid tap selection... View Article

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  Imperial Stout

  July 1, 2010 - K. Florian Klemp

  The resurrection of languishing stylistic gems might be America’s greatest contribution to brewing in the past 30 years. This would most certainly be the case with Russian imperial stout. Imperial stout is synonymous with lofty status, and its bold, brawny character is a natural for the attitude and taste of New World microbrewers. Fortified, exported... View Article

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  The Ten Commandments of Atmosphere

  July 1, 2010 - Rick Lyke

  A good tap and bottle selection, including a range of styles and beers from low to high alcohol, is an absolute must. Throw in a couple of beer engines for style points. Music is OK, but if is too loud for reasonable voice levels, there needs to be a “quiet room” for conversation. Televisions should... View Article

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  Beer’s Social Side

  July 1, 2010 - Rick Lyke

  In England they head to the pub for a session. The stammtisch is a German beer hall tradition where regulars gather at the same table each week. In Ireland they crave craic on Saturday night. In America, we meet with friends at happy hour.