Category: Craft Drinks Stuff You Should Know
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CBD-Infused Beer is Becoming a Thing
All of a sudden, CBD-infused beer is everywhere. Coalition Brewing, in Oregon, makes Two Flowers IPA, with 5mg of CBD in it. And Lagunitas just came out with Hi-Fi Hops, their first CBD-infused offering (We tried it!). There are plenty more where that came from. What is it, exactly? Is it actual alcoholic beer with…
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How Perennial Grains Like Kernza Fight Climate Change
Food certifications are multiplying. As the dysfunction of our industrialized food systems become increasingly apparent, it’s clear simply “organic” is no long good enough. From “pasture-raised” to “grass-fed”, new adjectives and certifications appear regularly on food labels. However, there is still no certification for regenerative farming. Regenerative farming practices are restorative to ecosystems and help…
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When it Comes to Craft Beer, Do IBUs Matter?
If you enjoy craft beer, you’ve probably encountered a can or two that lists the IBUs. Craft beer enthusiasts love their stats, and IBU is one of the most common ones besides ABV (alcohol by volume). IBU stands for “International Bitterness Units.” It tells you how bitter a beer is, although it’s not exactly an…
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Cider 101: It’s More Than Just Apples
At its most basic, cider is just alcoholic apple juice. But as any craft cider lover will tell you, there’s a whole lot more to it than that. If you’re just getting into cider, here are the basics. It’s Been Around For Awhile Cider has a long history. According to The Drunken Botanist, the Romans found…
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Infographic: “Craft” Beers Owned By Heineken
Heineken, the huge Dutch brewer, has recently upped its acquisition game to keep pace with its competitors. Like AB Inbev, Heineken owns many “national” brews around the world from Haiti to Ethiopia to Laos. Heineken is also is owner of the Mexican brewer that owns Dos Equis XX, Sol and Bohemia. It also owns the…