Beverages
Best IPA (India Pale Ale) Beer
IPA, or India Pale Ale, originated when British soldiers were stationed in India. They missed the beer from home, but there was no way to get it to them while fresh. So English brewers devised a workaround. They loaded t... read more
Best Summer Beer
The best summertime beer is one that is light (not too high in alcohol), refreshing, somewhat thirst-quenching, and flavorful. It can be either an ale or a lager, but the flavorful part is where most American mainstream ... read more
Best Pilsner Beer
Pilsner (also spelled pilsener) is by far the most widely made beer style in the world today. At least 90% of all beer is broadly in the pilsner style. You can find good pilsner beer almost anywhere. The beer is named af... read more
Best Doppelbock Beer
Doppelbock is a stronger, maltier version of the Bock style of beer. It originated in Germany, but is now brewed in other countries. Some people think the name, meaning "double bock," means twice as strong as t... read more
Best American Amber Ale
Amber ales have much in common with pale ales, but they tend to be better balanced between malt and hops, and a little darker in color, usually with a more noticeable caramel flavor. They also go extremely well with many... read more
Best Barbeque Beer
Everyone I know who grills regularly has a different specialty, so it's hard to find one best beer to go with any offering. However, we don't have to pick just one; we have a list to choose from. Don't use this as a stri... read more
Best American Blond Ale
American Blonde Ales have a well-deserved reputation as a great introduction to craft beer. If you've been accustomed to only the national mainstream lagers, try one of these and have your eyes opened. Not assertive, yet... read more
