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Beer vs Malt Liquor: What’s The Difference?

June 18, 2025 Thomas Short Leave a comment
beer and malt liquor in an arena

If you’re anything like me, then you’ve essentially forgotten that malt liquor exists. The older I get, the harder it…

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Posted in: Let's Learn Filed under: ABV, Beer, Types Of Beer

Pale Ale vs IPA: What’s the Difference?

June 15, 2025 Thomas Short Leave a comment
two beers one ipa one pale ale

It’s fair to feel confused about the difference between a pale ale and an IPA. When you look at a…

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Posted in: Let's Learn Filed under: Beer, IPA, Types Of Beer

What Are the Different Types of Lagers?

June 13, 2025 Thomas Short Leave a comment
Let’s Learn About the Different Types of Lagers

Earlier this blog, we talked about what a lager is (mostly as opposed to an ale). If you missed that,…

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Posted in: Let's Learn Filed under: Bock, lager, pilsner

West Coast IPA vs East Coast IPA

June 7, 2025 Thomas Short 4 Comments
West Coast v East Coast IPA: Beer Battle of the Century

Most beer drinkers can’t decide what an IPA actually is. Typically, an India pale ale is a hoppy, bitter beer…

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Posted in: Beer Filed under: East Coast IPA, Hazy, Hoppy, IPA, West Coast IPA

What Are Citra Hops?

June 6, 2025 Thomas Short Leave a comment
Hops of some type, probably not Citra

As I continue to dive further and further into my favorite parts of beer, I couldn’t put off writing about…

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Posted in: Let's Learn Filed under: Citra, hops, IPA

Best Non-Alcoholic Beers

May 24, 2025 Thomas Short Leave a comment
non alcoholic beers

As I’ve mentioned in my “How Non-Alcoholic Beer Is Made” article, a non-alcoholic beer holiday feature, and in my discussion…

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Posted in: Beer

12 Best Breweries in Ballard, Seattle

May 17, 2025 Thomas Short Leave a comment
craft brewery in ballard, seattle, washington

Seattle has a reputation for craft beer, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a more craft beer-dense neighborhood in Seattle…

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Posted in: Travel Filed under: Beer, IPA, Seattle

What Are IBUs in Beer? Beer Bitterness Explained

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What Exactly Are IBUs? How are IBUS measured

West Coast IPAs are notorious for being bitter, bitter beers. While some choose to embrace the hops, others bring out…

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Posted in: Beer, Let's Learn Filed under: Bitter, Hoppy, hops

What Is Unfiltered Beer?

March 2, 2025 Thomas Short 1 Comment
pouring a beer

We recently visited Pure Project in San Diego, a brewery known for its sustainable practices and excellent brews. During the…

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Sam Adams Re-Releasing Beer So Strong That Nobody Should Drink It

November 1, 2023 Thomas Short Leave a comment
Sam Adams Utopias beer in front of a futuristic city

What do states like Alabama, Idaho, Oregon, Vermont, Montana, and Utah have in common? Seemingly nothing at first glance. Maybe…

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