Craft Beer 101

Craft Beer 101: Let’s Dry Hop to it

Craft Beer 101: Let’s Dry Hop to it

You’ve probably seen a brew or two boasting the words “dry hopped”. This method is so popular, and for good reason! Dry hopping is known for bringing out the aromas of hops opposed to the perceived bitterness. Depending on the hop variety, think tropical, citrus, berry, floral, pine and minty notes. Delicious, right?

Craft Beer 101: A Guide to IPA Styles

Craft Beer 101: A Guide to IPA Styles

Ohhh the many, MANY different flavours, colours and styles of IPAs. Once craft brewers got their hands on this beloved overly hopped pale ale they started pushing these hops as far as they could go - and we’re not mad about it! The result is 10 IPA variations, each beautiful, unique, and of course, gloriously hoppy.

Craft beer 101: What is a Crowler?

Craft beer 101: What is a Crowler?

No, it’s not a typo. A Crowler is a thing. A magnificent thing. By now, most people have heard of a Growler...we think. For anyone who hasn’t, a Growler is a large bottle of sorts that is used to transport craft beer so that you can enjoy it anywhere! Many even boast a collection of them from far and wide. These beautiful vessels have become a part of today’s craft beer culture and have allowed for a fresh craft beer experience straight from the source. 

Craft beer 101: West Coast IPA vs. East Coast IPA

Craft beer 101: West Coast IPA vs. East Coast IPA

Who doesn’t love a little competition now and again, right? Well, in this Craft Beer 101 blog, we’re pitting the West Coast versus the East Coast… and no, we’re not talking about Biggie and Tupac… we’re talking beer, of course! It’s the battle of the IPAs.