A betrayal of its own namesake, the Cream Ale is a classic summertime brew celebrated in certain corners of the U.S. as a regional gem. The Cream Ale is neither brewed with lactose, nor is the beer particularly “creamy” to drink, like a nitro stout. To add to the etymological confusion, Cream Ales drink closer to European lagers, like a Kölsch, more so than American ales. While some customers may be...
Brews Less Traveled is a membership club that delivers hand-selected beers from some of the best breweries in lesser-known beer cities across the country. This month we are showcasing breweries in Des Moines. Where to Find the Best Breweries, Hot Spots and Sights in Des Moines Nestled in the heart of the American Midwest, Des Moines, Iowa, is a city full of pleasant surprises for curious travelers. At times overlooked in...
While the hazy IPA market has dominated taps and shelves for the past half decade, the West Coast IPA is quietly returning to prominence. Over the past half decade, the hazy IPA has become a kingmaker for craft breweries around the world. Indeed, most contemporary craft brewery tap walls will dedicate at least one line for hazies, and it is common to find breweries selling a handful of hazy or...
Brews Less Traveled is a membership club that delivers hand-selected beers from some of the best breweries in lesser-known beer cities across the country. This month we are showcasing breweries in Omaha. Where to find the best breweries, hot spots and sights in Omaha One of our nation’s most historic homes of invention and industry, Omaha, Nebraska, continues to be a city that inspires residents and visitors. Omaha is one of...
Brews Less Traveled is a membership club that delivers hand-selected beers from some of the best breweries in lesser-known beer cities across the country. This month we are showcasing breweries in Kansas City. Where to find the best breweries, hot spots and sights in Kansas City Home to more than 200 fountains, iconic barbecue joints and trendy neighborhoods, Kansas City, Missouri, has quietly re-emerged as one of the brightest gems of...
Brews Less Traveled is a membership club that delivers hand-selected beers from some of the best breweries in lesser-known beer cities across the country. This month we are showcasing breweries in San Antonio. Where to find the best breweries, hot spots and sights in San Antonio Over the past decade, San Antonio has quietly racked up an impressive collection of craft breweries and chic restaurants to complement the city’s historic roots....
The Alchemist is a family-owned brewery located in Waterbury, Vermont. It was founded in 2003 by John and Jen Kimmich, a dynamic husband and wife duo. In 2004, The Alchemist released Heady Topper, a beer that defined an entirely new style: the New England IPA. Heady Topper is an unfiltered IPA that rests at a healthy 8% ABV. Brewed with a six-hop blend and a rare, exclusive yeast, this beer...
We all know the drill: on very special occasions, one might prepare a lengthy toast given in honor of a special guest. We might opt for a concise “cheers” to cut out all the fluff. Or, without words, we may even pour out a drink in memory of a loved one we’ve lost. At some point in time, we’ve all dedicated the inaugural drink of the night to someone...
The Hefeweizen is a historic style and has been satisfying beer drinkers for centuries. The style is Bavarian, and was originally brewed for Bavarian royalty. The style became more widely consumed in 1872. The pale, modernized version that we drink today came to be in the revolutionary 1960’s. What makes a Hefeweizen? The Hefeweizen is a German style of beer, literally translated as “yeast wheat.” It is a wheat beer, and...
From the barley-free beer of the First Nations to the bootlegged beer of Prohibition, American beer history is deep and rich. However, many of the beer styles we know and love today have roots outside of the United States. This summer, kick back with these 4 all-American beer styles that are perfect for summer sessioning: Blonde Ale The first Blonde Ale was brewed right here in the USA, and was a...
