THE next stop in the Barstool Traveler series is Ireland. There is far more to the Irish beer than the green beer seen in cups around Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day […]
Brew/Drink/Run
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Time for the Craft Brew Races!
Savannah is lucky enough to be one of the locations and we’re all better for it
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So what is beer, anyway?
Can beers be limited to water, barley and hops as stated in the German Purity Law? What of all those specialty beverages like barleywines, ciders and wheat wines? Are gruits beer? The answer to what should be a simple question has a decidedly complicated answer.
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Compromise to the Compromise to the Compromise in craft beer debate
Here’s the rub: All the “new” allowances were already part of SB 63
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Gruits afternoon!
Gruit beers are the ultimate local brews – the blend of spices varied by place depending on what was available in the area
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Gift Giving Guide for the Craft Beer Drinker
This Holiday gift list focuses on gifts for those of us who want to do something more than run to the local bottle shop.
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Jax Attack: A Craft Beer Road Trip
Just remember to share some of that beer you come home with, beer karma is a real thing.
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Did someone say ‘Pumpkin Beer?’
Nutmeg, clove and cinnamon play a big part in these brews, as does sweetness.
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Get Festive this Oktober with seasonal beers
Oktoberfest beers are traditionally a marzen bier, a lager with deep roots. Marzens derive their name from the month they were first consumed in, March. How did marzen bier become associated with Oktoberfest? The Oktoberfest festival was a great time to consume those last casks to make room for the next round of brewing.
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Hop over to Hops & Barley
David Barker, Hops and Barley’s owner took the “unfortunate opportunity” of the Beer Growlers demise and turned it into a positive. Barker purchased ten of the Beer Growler’s taps, their cooler and sinks.
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Craft Brew Fest: The Basics
Samples are served in lovely little 2oz. souvenir glasses that may seem small, but really encourage visitors to try as many brews as possible.
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Craft Brew Fest: Survival Guide
THE Savannah Craft Brew Festival is this Saturday and with over 150 craft beers available for tastings, plus live music, a corn hole tournament and some educational opportunities, it promises […]