https://www.epbrewery.net/ Celebrating Craft Beer, One Pint at a Time en Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:25:17 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/serving-temperature-craft-beer-flavor-tasting-notes/ https://www.epbrewery.net/serving-temperature-craft-beer-flavor-tasting-notes/ That hazy IPA you grabbed straight from the back of your fridge might be hiding half its best flavors behind a wall of cold. Serving temperature is one of the most overlooked variables in the craft beer experience, and getting it right can completely transform what ends up in your tasting notes. Here's how to dial it in at home. EP Brewery Beer Education Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:25:17 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/judged-scored-celebrated-winning-craft-beer-competitions/ https://www.epbrewery.net/judged-scored-celebrated-winning-craft-beer-competitions/ From nervous brewers hauling kegs into convention halls to seasoned judges deliberating over dozens of pints in a single sitting, craft beer competitions are a world unto themselves. We went behind the curtain at some of the country's most prestigious contests to find out what separates a gold medal from a near-miss — and what those winning beers actually taste like. EP Brewery Brewery Culture Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:20:42 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/miles-malts-memories-brewery-hopping-lifelong-journey/ https://www.epbrewery.net/miles-malts-memories-brewery-hopping-lifelong-journey/ For a growing crew of craft beer devotees, visiting a new brewery isn't just a Saturday activity — it's a calling. We talked to enthusiasts who've logged 50, 100, even 200+ brewery visits to find out what keeps them chasing the next pint, and why the stories they collect along the way matter just as much as the beer itself. EP Brewery Brewery Culture Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:20:23 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/women-in-craft-brewing-gender-gap-industry-change/ https://www.epbrewery.net/women-in-craft-brewing-gender-gap-industry-change/ Women have been brewing beer for thousands of years, yet they remain a small minority behind the kettle in today's craft beer industry. We talked to female brewmasters, taproom owners, and industry advocates about what's holding the needle back — and what's finally starting to move it forward. EP Brewery Brewery Culture Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:15:21 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/dead-styles-walking-craft-brewers-reviving-forgotten-beer-styles/ https://www.epbrewery.net/dead-styles-walking-craft-brewers-reviving-forgotten-beer-styles/ Long before light lagers dominated every cooler in America, beer was weird, wild, and wonderfully diverse. A growing wave of independent craft breweries is digging through history books and dusty archives to resurrect styles that big beer left for dead — and drinkers are absolutely here for it. EP Brewery Brewery Culture Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:15:30 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/why-small-craft-breweries-taste-better-than-big-beer/ https://www.epbrewery.net/why-small-craft-breweries-taste-better-than-big-beer/ Blind taste tests keep turning up the same uncomfortable truth for industrial beer giants: smaller craft breweries are winning on flavor, and the reasons go way deeper than brand loyalty. We talked to brewmasters, sensory scientists, and certified beer judges to figure out what's actually going on in the glass. EP Brewery Beer Education Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:15:16 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/pints-in-the-heartland-rural-america-craft-breweries-small-towns/ https://www.epbrewery.net/pints-in-the-heartland-rural-america-craft-breweries-small-towns/ Forget the big city taproom scene — some of the most exciting craft beer stories in America are unfolding in towns you've probably never heard of. Across rural America, small breweries are doing more than pouring great pints; they're breathing new life into struggling communities and turning forgotten Main Streets into genuine destinations. EP Brewery Brewery Culture Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:20:34 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/craft-beer-cicerone-certification-what-you-learn/ https://www.epbrewery.net/craft-beer-cicerone-certification-what-you-learn/ More craft beer fans than ever are signing up for formal certification programs like the Cicerone Certification Program — and the reasons go way beyond impressing friends at the bar. We dug into what the process actually involves, what certified folks say they gain, and why this growing movement is reshaping local beer culture across the US. EP Brewery Beer Education Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:15:19 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/craft-brewery-yeast-strains-fermentation-labs-signature-flavors/ https://www.epbrewery.net/craft-brewery-yeast-strains-fermentation-labs-signature-flavors/ Behind every pint of your favorite craft beer, there's a microscopic workforce doing the heavy lifting — and some breweries are going to extraordinary lengths to keep their yeast cultures under lock and key. We went inside the fermentation labs where tomorrow's most distinctive beers are being born, one strain at a time. EP Brewery Beer Education Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:20:26 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/skunked-stale-craft-beer-storage-guide/ https://www.epbrewery.net/skunked-stale-craft-beer-storage-guide/ That IPA you've been saving might not taste the way the brewer intended — and your fridge (or lack thereof) could be to blame. We dug into the science of beer degradation and talked to brewmasters about what's really happening inside that can. Here's how to store your craft beer the right way so every pint tastes exactly as it should. EP Brewery Beer Education Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:15:28 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/pour-decisions-beer-bars-launching-in-house-microbreweries/ https://www.epbrewery.net/pour-decisions-beer-bars-launching-in-house-microbreweries/ Across the country, craft beer bars are doing something unexpected: building their own breweries right on the premises. It's part business strategy, part passion project, and it's changing what it means to drink local. We look at why this hybrid model is catching on — and what it means for the people sitting at the bar. EP Brewery Brewery Culture Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:25:34 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/brewed-by-the-numbers-craft-breweries-data-science/ https://www.epbrewery.net/brewed-by-the-numbers-craft-breweries-data-science/ Forget just trusting your gut — today's craft brewers are pairing old-school instinct with spreadsheets, sensors, and flavor analytics to dial in beers that taste incredible every single time. We went behind the scenes to find out how data is quietly reshaping the way your favorite pints get made. Spoiler: the science is just as fascinating as the beer. EP Brewery Beer Education Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:25:34 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/craft-breweries-cooking-with-spent-grain-sustainability/ https://www.epbrewery.net/craft-breweries-cooking-with-spent-grain-sustainability/ After the mash is done and the wort is on its way to becoming beer, most breweries are left with mountains of wet, nutty spent grain — a byproduct that used to go straight to a dumpster or a local farm. But a wave of sustainability-minded craft breweries across the US is rethinking what happens to that leftover grain, turning it into everything from artisan bread to dog biscuits to fresh pasta sold right at the taproom counter. EP Brewery Beer Education Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:25:35 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/garage-to-growler-home-brewers-craft-brewery-business/ https://www.epbrewery.net/garage-to-growler-home-brewers-craft-brewery-business/ For a growing number of passionate home brewers, what started as a five-gallon kit on the kitchen counter has evolved into something much bigger — a full-blown taproom with a line out the door. We talked to founders across the country about the messy, thrilling, and deeply personal journey from backyard batch to breakout brand. If you've ever wondered whether your homebrew could go pro, this one's for you. EP Brewery Brewery Culture Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:25:35 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/small-but-mighty-craft-brewers-big-flavor-low-abv/ https://www.epbrewery.net/small-but-mighty-craft-brewers-big-flavor-low-abv/ For years, 'sessionable' was practically a polite way of saying 'watered down.' But a new wave of craft brewers is flipping that script entirely, engineering low-ABV beers so loaded with character that you'll forget you're sipping anything under 5%. We talked to brewmasters across the country about the techniques and ingredients making it all possible. EP Brewery Beer Education Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:20:35 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/off-the-beaten-tap-underrated-brewery-towns-america/ https://www.epbrewery.net/off-the-beaten-tap-underrated-brewery-towns-america/ Forget the usual suspects. While Portland and Denver still deserve their reputations, a handful of smaller American cities have quietly built brewery scenes that are every bit as compelling — and a whole lot less crowded. Pack your cooler and point your GPS at these hidden gems before the rest of the craft beer world catches on. EP Brewery Brewery Culture Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:20:35 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/american-regional-hop-varieties-tasting-guide/ https://www.epbrewery.net/american-regional-hop-varieties-tasting-guide/ Not all hops are created equal — and where they're grown makes a bigger difference than most drinkers realize. We took a deep dive into America's hop-growing regions, talked to farmers and brewers about what makes each area's cones unique, and put together a practical tasting guide to help you identify regional hop character in your next pint. EP Brewery Beer Education Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:20:36 GMT https://www.epbrewery.net/craft-brewery-collaboration-beers-community-building/ https://www.epbrewery.net/craft-brewery-collaboration-beers-community-building/ Across the country, craft breweries are ditching the lone-wolf mentality and joining forces to create some of the most exciting limited-edition beers on the market. These co-branded collaborations aren't just about the liquid in the glass — they're reshaping how breweries relate to each other and to the communities they serve. We dug into the trend to find out what makes these partnerships tick. EP Brewery Brewery Culture Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:20:36 GMT