If you are anything like most Capital Region residents, now that the world is opening back up having seemingly stifled Covid-19, you’ll likely be heading up to Saratoga Springs at least once over the next month or so. After all, it is “The August Place to Be”, with fun spots to visit such as the Saratoga … Read more
Origin: Vermont, USA, 2003ish History: A modern craft beer style originating in the New England region of the United States. Alchemist Heady Topper is believed to be the original example and inspiration for many other interpretations that grew in popularity in the early to mid-2010s. Brewers are continuing to innovate and evolve the style, with … Read more
Origin: Europe, to USA via Germany mid-1800’s History: Although German immigrants had brewed traditional Pilsner-inspired lager beer in the United States since the mid-late 1800s, the modern American lager style was heavily influenced by Prohibition and World War II. Surviving breweries consolidated, expanded distribution, and heavily promoted a beer style that was appealing to a … Read more
Annual event provides vital resources as craft brewers look to the future Boulder, Colo. • Jan. 12, 2021— The 38th edition of the Craft Brewers Conference® & Brew Expo America® (CBC), presented by the Brewers Association, will return to Denver, September 9-12, 2021. The premier conference and trade show for the craft brewing industry was originally scheduled to take place in San Diego, March 29-April 1, 2021, but has been rescheduled due to the ongoing pandemic. “Shifting to September in Denver provides us … Read more
Origin: Munich, Germany, Around 1870 History: Adapted from Czech Pilsner to suit brewing conditions in Germany, particularly water with higher mineral content and domestic hop varieties. This style became more popular after WWII as German brewing schools emphasized modern techniques. German Pils, along with its sister beer, Czech Pilsner, is the ancestor of the most … Read more
Origin: Bavaria – 1872 History: While Bavaria has a had a tradition of brewing wheat beer dating back hundreds of years, brewing wheat beer used to be reserved for Bavarian royalty only. Modern weissbier dates back to 1872 when Schneider began production. However, pale weissbier only became popular since the 1960s. It is quite popular … Read more
BOSTON, MA – Over the Charles, the rooftop bar located at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Boston – Cambridge that overlooks the Boston and Cambridge skyline and Charles River, is reopening its doors on Friday, May 14th. New for this year, Over the Charles will feature a selection of award-winning lagers from the Framingham brewery Jack’s Abby. “We look … Read more
Blue Star Brewing Company has become a mainstay over the last 20 plus years, inserting itself into San Antonio as a mainstay of its rich and modern brewing history. Blue Star was started in 1996 by San Antonio resident Joey Villarreal, inspired by his brewing experiments at his neighborhood bar aptly named ‘Joey’s’ years before. … Read more
As we enter a second summer of COVID-19, things are looking up. Breweries and better beer bars have made it through the worst of the lockdown restrictions, and now these establishments are looking forward to welcoming back craft beverage drinkers, as people get vaccinated and are more comfortable going out again. Here’s a roundup of … Read more
A trio of brewers in Colonie are bold, courageous, confident, and resolute, having taken the leap from brewing beer at home to opening their own commercial brewery. Steve Parker, Tim Pierce, and Michael Carter opened Fidens Brewing Company in September 2019. The brewery’s name comes from the Latin word “fidens,” which speaks to the courage … Read more