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Hardywood/Southern Tier/Cigar City/Whole Hog/istock/Uproxx Finally spotting pumpkin beers on the shelf or beer cooler is a sure sign that summer is nearing its end. Just like the arrival of Halloween candy, pumpkin beers (even in mid-September) signal that fall is right around the corner. This happens every year. Also, the arrival of these brews is …
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3 Floyds/Hacker Pschorr/New Glarus/Ayinger/istock/Uproxx We know fall is around the corner when Oktoberfest beers start landing on shelves. When you see the term printed on a beer bottle or can in the US, it’s usually referring to Märzens or Märzen-style lagers and pegged to Germany’s famed Oktoberfest celebrations, which start this week in Munich. This …
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Independence/Aecht Schlenkerla/Great Lakes/Long Trail/istock/Uproxx One of the most exciting things about there being a seemingly limitless number of beers on the market (9,000 plus breweries tend to do that) is the fact that there are so many underrated beers just waiting to be discovered (or given their due). From lagers to pale ales to stouts …
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Spaten/21st Amendment/Schlafly/Allagash/istock/Uproxx There are a few strange beer months throughout the year. Months that bridge the gap between two seasons. The most unique among these just might be September — with humid (oftentimes unbearably so) hot weather on some days (and in some parts of the country) and unseasonably cool days on/in others. This lends …
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Backacre/Whiner/Alesong/Dewey/istock/Uproxx There are few beer styles as self-explanatory as sours. As the name suggests, this is a style of beer known for its sour, acidic flavor profile. This unique taste comes from the use of various bacteria and yeasts added during the brewing process. Bacteria include Lactobacillus, Brettanomyces, and others. These ingredients add funk, barnyard …
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Talea/Funky Buddha/Almanac/Wynwood/istock/Uproxx When you stroll into your favorite bar and take a look at the beer list, do you ever stare, slack-jawed, unable to make a decision when the bartender asks what you want? While we all have our own personal tastes, sometimes (especially if you haven’t tried a particular beer) it’s difficult to pick …
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If you’ve ever gotten laid off or fired, I don’t recommend it. Not only is it an incredibly stressful event, you also always end up with questions about what you did wrong, how you could have done things different and an infinite amount of other questions that make you think you’re not great at being …
Genesee/Bissell Brothers/Sweetwater/Buoy/istock/Uproxx August, like all of the months that make up the summer months, is a great time for beer drinkers. It’s a warm weather month where IPAs, pale ales, lagers, Kolsch-style beers, and other lighter beers shine. It’s also a great month for classic summer sippers, limited offerings, seasonal gems, and new releases. How …
Magnolia/Lagunitas/Fair State/Odell/istock/Uproxx When it comes to beer, there are few terms that make craft beer fans cringe more than “light.” It conjures up images of mass-produced macro beers with unfashionable, boring labels, low alcohol, and even less flavor. Beers that look like yellow fizzy water and taste even worse. “Light beers often leave me wanting …
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Ommegang/Allagash/Sudwerk/Jack's Abby/istock/Uproxx We can debate the best summer beer style for days. Is it a hoppy pale ale? A crisp pilsner? Perhaps, a piney, bitter IPA? Or maybe it’s a flavorful wheat beer? At least for today, we’ll go with the latter. This beer style, which consists of a higher percentage of wheat as opposed …
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21st Amendment/Samuel Adams/Victory/Allagash/istock/Uproxx Summer is finally here. Get ready for cloudless days for the foreseeable future. And there’s no reason to think about anything beyond that. Fall is far off. It’s time to crack a frosty brew or two. Specifically, a “summer beer”. Summer beers aren’t a specific style, per se. Open a can from …
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Being a bartender is no simple task. One must mix drinks, juggle customers, and create a pleasant environment for the bar—all while hearing customer concerns and making sure that operations run smoothly. One part of being a bartender that is not exactly a necessity, however, is having an in-depth knowledge of all the drinks available …
