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August 12, 2008 at 12:17 am by jcamm

You may have noticed more and more Craft Beers being packaged in cans. The designated Craft 6-pack slots on our shelves are giving way to can placements. This seems odd, considering can beer is often associated with crap.
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July 10, 2008 at 12:17 am by jcamm

While recently visiting my hometown of Ft. Collins, CO (and surrounding area), I attended a few different beer bars. Two were outstanding, and one was mediocre. None could hold a candle to the sheer vastness of selection found in several Boston area beer bars but, the quality was evident.
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June 24, 2008 at 12:13 am by jcamm

I brewed some beer a while back. I love the Scotch Ale style so my buddy and I found a stellar recipe, bought the precise ingredients, and prepared to brew. Everything was ready; this beer was going to be perfect.
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June 3, 2008 at 12:12 am by jcamm

Once I started drinking good beer, I delved as quickly as I could into the scene of “Craft Beer”. This meant some serious changes. I ostracized myself from more than a few friends, came off as snobbish to most, and spent a lot more money. Was it worth it? Of course it was, this is Craft Beer we’re talking about people!
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May 29, 2008 at 12:12 am by jcamm

It may not be the biggest merger in the adult beverage industry this year, but to Craft Beer lovers, it certainly is big news. That’s right, Magic Hat Brewing Company & Performing Arts Center is merging with Pyramid Brewing Company. What does this mean for the New England Craft Beer enthusiast? Lots of things, namely a readily available domestic Hefe Weizen of exceptional quality.
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May 22, 2008 at 12:10 am by jcamm

Many artists work in clay, stone, oil paint, graphite, or charcoal. Others work solely in the medium of spice. Half science, half art, brewing utilizes the creative aspect many craft beer connoisseurs posses. Finding unique ingredients for the “spicing” aspect of brewing certainly demands innovation, perseverance and creativity.
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May 8, 2008 at 12:15 am by jcamm

The clout and pomp of wine aficionados has made the object of their affection seemingly unattainable to the beginner. Hopefully that won’t happen with beer, but we must adopt a few of their practices. One good place to start is with proper tasting habits.
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April 8, 2008 at 12:09 am by jcamm

I love “big beers”. High alcohol, extreme flavor, and sometimes overwhelming, these beers are too delicious and interesting to ignore. But I seem to be forgetting my college day drinking habits; the session.
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March 27, 2008 at 3:00 pm by nkruback

My recent ploy for truly artisanal beers has lead to the discovery of a beautiful region in brewing, Scandinavia.  Traditionally a domestic process, brewing in Denmark, Sweden and Norway has found a slightly larger domain, the craft brewery.  Unfortunately, competition from dominating breweries such as Heineken of Amsterdam (the largest European brewery), and Carlsberg of Copenhagen, make it difficult for true craft breweries to venture across the pond.  Additionally, the constraints of tradition and the church stifle creative expression for Northern European brewers.
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