Beer Blog, Author at The Washington Beer Blog

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A Former BioWare Executive Built a Wild Fermentation Brewery in Edmonton and is Preparing to Expand Globally

In Edmonton, Alberta, there is a project that is rarely associated with the Canadian Prairies. Blind Enthusiasm produces spontaneously fermented beer, and for all of North America, this is still unusual.

Tequila bottle with salt-rimmed shot glasses and fresh limes on a colorful cloth.

How Craft Beer Culture Changed the Way We Drink Tequila

The craft beer revolution changed more than beer, it changed the way we drink tequila and other things too.

Golden lager beer in glass mugs on an outdoor table in a sunny spring setting.

Spring Awakening: The Best Washington Maibocks And Helles For Your Glass

Expert review of the best spring lagers and Maibocks from Washington breweries. Recommendations for Pilsner lovers and leisure tips with Pinco.

A man sitting in a garden with a glass of beer on the table, reflecting on the behavior and social influence of drinking.

How Beer Influences Human Behavior and What Actions it Encourages

Beer has its niche that spans all the way up to crisp lagers, and all the way down to bold stouts and hop-driven ales. The variety of that range makes the experience new, allowing the drinkers to test new flavors without going too far off the familiar beat of a well-crafted pour.

Ten Beer Weekends Worth Building a Trip Around

A fact-checked guide to the top 10 U.S. beer festivals, from GABF and Great Taste to Snallygaster, Dark Lord Day, and Fresh Hop in Yakima.

Hops growing on a vine beside a freshly poured craft beer, reflecting Washington’s brewing heritage.

Hops And History: A Guide To Washington’s Premier Craft Beer Destinations

Breweries around Washington state are heavily inspired by the environment, local water, and ingredients like hops

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How Brewing Science Is Becoming a Popular College Major

Brewing science has now become a study that combines chemistry, biology, engineering, business, and sensory analysis

Brain training for craft beer enthusiasts with two beer bottles and a filled glass on a wooden shelf, focus, tasting skills, and sensory awareness.

Brain Training as a New Tool for Craft Beer Enthusiasts

Brain training and cognitive development apps and games are finding their way into the arsenals of individuals who have little to no involvement with office schedules or college lecture halls.

Two glasses of foaming beer on a rustic wooden table, representing the historical and social significance of brewing in an educational context.

A Brief History of Beer and Why It Still Matters in Modern Education

Beer can be viewed as a simple drink, although its history is not that simple. Quite the contrary, beer is a time machine.

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