TIP OF THE DAY: Irish Red Ale

It’s as comforting as an evening in an Irish pub, says Samuel Adams about its Irish Red Ale, which brings together a roasted malt sweetness with a light but earthy hoppiness. So head out and pick up some Irish Red to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Irish Red Ale is a refreshing, lighter beer style closely…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Christmas Ale & Beer

Still looking something special for Christmas? Whether for your own guests, as Christmas gifts or host/hostess gifts, pick up some Christmas beers. Anchor Christmas Ale and Samuel Adams have good national distribution for their holiday brews, and your regional microbrewer no doubt has a seasonal special ale, beer, porter or stout. Here’s a list of…
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PRODUCT: Omission Gluten Free Beer

Omission beer is gluten-free and delicious. Photo courtesy Omission Beer.   Beer drinkers with gluten sensitivities—or anyone looking to cut back on gluten—have an early holiday gift: Omission Beer. Gluten is found in many common cereal grains including barley and wheat—typical beer ingredients. On a mission to make a great-tasting beer without the gluten, the…
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PRODUCT: Sam Adams Utopias 10th Anniversary

It’s rare, it’s expensive, it’s exciting: Samuel Adams Utopias. Photo courtesy Boston Brewing Company.   Boston Beer Company has launched its 10th anniversary batch of Samuel Adams Utopias, a barrel-aged, limited edition, limited release brew. Only 15,000 bottles have been made. At a suggested retail price of $160, you probably can’t give it as a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Throw An Oktoberfest Celebration

Oktoberfest beer with a spicy cheese dip. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.   Each year, many people look forward to Oktoberfest, an annual 16-day beer festival held since 1810 in Munich, Germany—the country’s renowned Bavaria region, comprising southeast Germany. Oktoberfest is said to be the world’s largest fair, with more than 6 million people…
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