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12 Things You Didn't Know About Hard Cider

So you think you're a real cider drinker?

Apr 18, 2013 1:01 pm

At the height of the farm-to-table movement, meet branch-to-bottle. For every 20 beers in Europe there is a cider, but here in the land of Johnny Appleseed, there are around two ciders for every thousand beers. Here are more 10 things you probably didn’t know about cider, brought to you by two master ciderists.

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What Is Wort?

There's only one thing keeping wort from being beer

Feb 13, 2013 2:31 pm

Without fermentation, beer would simply be wort and nobody would want to drink it. Seriously, you do not want to drink wort. Imagine beer without the carbonation, bite and clarity and that's what you've got. But what's in it?

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Nanobrewing Is Blowing Up In New York City

Adventurous beers brewed in garages, warehouses

Feb 13, 2013 11:01 am

Nanobrewing, simply put, is the bridge between homebrewing and running a full-scale production brewery — one where forklifts and 401(k)’s are involved. Last week, NYC Suds Sergeant Jimmy Carbone introduced us to four nanobrewers operating with passion, and some really great beers, in and around New York City.

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Food Republic Craft Beer Power Rankings

A look at who's who in craft beer today

Feb 12, 2013 2:01 pm

It's back! The argument-causing Craft Beer Power Rankings return with Captain Joshua M. Bernstein at the helm, just in time for FR's Craft Beer & Spirits Week. Who gets the top spot in this edition?

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Vi-King Of Beer: Our 5 Favorite Bottles Of Mead From Around The World

A trip to Poland spawns beer distraction, mead love

Jan 14, 2013 3:01 pm

Looking for the perfect new drink for these late winter months? Why not try the drink of Vikings and kings: Mead. While it’s a staple in many parts of the world, especially Eastern Europe, its popularity is just beginning to grow in the United States. I’m exploring the world of mead and uncovering some old-world standbys and new favorites.

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South America: The Beer Lover's Guide To Patagonia

The region's wide beer selection deserves props

Dec 18, 2012 4:01 pm

The New York Yankees of South American drinking, the wines of Chile and Argentina have fans all over the world. While their Malbecs and Carmeneres are justifiably renowned, the vast Patagonia region that stretches across both nations also produces some of the world’s most exciting ales and German-style lagers. ¿Por que?

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Today Is Vanberg & DeWulf’s Coast to Coast Toast 2

A toast to great Belgian beer. Here's how to join

Nov 15, 2012 12:01 pm

Raise up your chalice, it’s time for a toast! Today marks the second annual Coast to Coast Toast, a celebration of the greatness that is Belgian beer. Details after the jump.

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What We Learned, And Drank, At This Year's Great American Beer Festival

Meet the breweries and trends you need to know now

Oct 15, 2012 3:31 pm

We liken this annual Denver celebration to the Super Bowl of Beer. It brings together nearly 600 breweries from across the country, who come to the Mile High City toting more than 2,700 IPAs, sour ales, barrel-aged imperial stouts and other delicious oddities. Here is the best of what we drank.

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Infographic: Hangover-Curing Foods From Around The World

11 countries, one common and painful problem

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How To Eat A Bowl Of Pho Like You Know What You’re Doing

Vietnamese noodle soup, it’s what’s for breakfast

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11 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Guinness

Fun Guinness facts straight from the tap. Sláinte!

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