Earlier today, the owner and brewmaster at Hair of the Dog Brewing Company announced via Twitter the exclusive sale of bottles of Dave, a special reserve ale, at their brewery in Portland. And acquiring a 12oz bottle of Dave won't be cheap. It's price tag is a very reasonable $2,000, or $166.66 per … [Read more...]
Having your very own home draft system is a dream come true for almost every beer geek. There’s nothing quite like enjoying a cold, draft beer in the comfort of your living room or backyard. Forget the hassle of opening beer bottles and the excess waste they create. Owning your own kegerator is the … [Read more...]
Have you ever found yourself in the situation where you have beer, but no way to open it? Of course you have.. who hasn't? A few weeks back, I found myself stuck in this exact situation. I checked into a hotel with a six pack, but didn't realize until later that I didn't have a bottle opener with … [Read more...]
We are very excited to announce the first annual Kegerator.com Kickoff Pick’em league! This public pick’em league is 100% free and gives you the opportunity to win all sorts of prizes, as well as $25,000! How it works: Sign up for the pick'em league by following this link. Every week, … [Read more...]
The average American male drinks approximately 23 gallons of beer per year, which creates a national demand of approximately 200 million barrels. Of course, since you’re on a beer blog right now reading this, it’s probably a safe bet that you drink a slightly higher than average amount of beer per … [Read more...]
America has a lot to offer when it comes to great brews. Small, independent microbreweries and large-scale production houses all welcome visitors to tour their facilities and learn about the process that goes into making their beer. On these brewery tours, you will be given a unique opportunity to … [Read more...]
So, now you have a new kegerator, and you've thrown your first party. The post-party cleanup is certainly a breeze since you don't have to pick up dozens of empty beer bottles and cans laying around your home. But what about your kegerator, do you need to clean that? The simple answer is yes, and … [Read more...]
Every beer geek I know has their own collection of pint glasses sitting at their house. Whether they stole them from bars they've visited over the years or bought them online, their collection of pint glasses is always growing. But, there are many types of beer glasses besides the pint. And even … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Well, that didn't last long. I tried buying my tickets four minutes after they went on sale, and I was already having problems doing so. I took a look at the #GABF hashtag on Twitter, and discovered that there were many others complaining about the same issues. Others were saying that it … [Read more...]
A “beer style” or “style of beer” is typically a term used to categorize beers by considering a variety of factors. Common factors include the appearance, flavor, ingredients, origin, history, and production method. One of the first official styling structures was created by Michael Jackson, the … [Read more...]
As we all probably know, draft beer is a brew that is dispensed from a cask or, in modern times, a kegerator. Because yeast and carbon dioxide influence its characteristics, knowing the right temperature and pressure plays a crucial role in the overall quality and flavor of your beer. Casks and kegs … [Read more...]
Home brewing has taken the nation by storm. The beer brewing competitions are fiercer than ever because there are so many more competitors. If you are just getting started then there are a few things you need to know. By learning the basics and creating good habits from the beginning, you will find … [Read more...]
