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Over the past decade, San Antonio has quietly racked up an impressive collection of craft breweries and chic restaurants to complement the city’s historic roots. While its neighbor to the north—Austin—has garnered the attention of national media, San Antonio continues to build on its base of fantastic brewing history with independent brewers that reflect the […]

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and like millions of other Americans you have planned your festivities down to a T. You’ve bought your turkey, planned out your sides and invited all your guests over—yes, even weird Uncle Dave. But you’ve yet to sort out one last thing: What beer should I drink with Thanksgiving […]

The Alchemist is a family-owned brewery located in Waterbury, Vermont. It was founded in 2003 by John and Jen Kimmich, a dynamic husband and wife duo. In 2004, The Alchemist released Heady Topper, a beer that defined an entirely new style: the New England IPA. Heady Topper is an unfiltered IPA that rests at a […]

We all know the drill: on very special occasions, one might prepare a lengthy toast given in honor of a special guest. We might opt for a concise “cheers” to cut out all the fluff. Or, without words, we may even pour out a drink in memory of a loved one we’ve lost. At some […]

The Hefeweizen is a historic style and has been satisfying beer drinkers for centuries. The style is Bavarian, and was originally brewed for Bavarian royalty. The style became more widely consumed in 1872. The pale, modernized version that we drink today came to be in the revolutionary 1960’s. What makes a Hefeweizen? The Hefeweizen is […]

From the barley-free beer of the First Nations to the bootlegged beer of Prohibition, American beer history is deep and rich. However, many of the beer styles we know and love today have roots outside of the United States. This summer, kick back with these 4 all-American beer styles that are perfect for summer sessioning: […]

For many the holidays are just an excuse to kick back and have a beer, but what about a holiday dedicated entirely to drinking beer? No, not Saint Patrick’s Day – even better. We’re talkin’ National Beer Day! What is National Beer Day?  National Beer Day is an American holiday celebrated across the nation each […]

Most beer drinkers are familiar with styles like Amber Ale, IPA, Pilsner, and Stout. These would be what we refer to as “clean” beer styles. And that is because of one ingredient – yeast! Clean beers use yeast that act a certain way and produce a specific set of flavors. Wild beers, on the other […]

Any brewer or craft beer enthusiast knows, the India Pale Ale, or IPA, is a people pleaser. Consistently delicious and constantly re-imagined, the IPA remains the sweetheart of beer lovers everywhere. Let’s get to know the IPA a little better with a few interesting facts:   India Pale Ale was not invented in India There is […]

HOMEBREW RECIPE by SABRINA, City Brew Tours South Jersey Milkshake IPA OG 1.064 FG 1.018 MALT 5 lbs American Two Row (42%) 5 lbs Pilsner (42%) 2 lbs Malted Oats (16%) Mash @ 156°F Pre Boil Gravity 1.054 Boil Length 60 min HOPS 3.0 oz Amarillo – Whirlpool (20 min @ 180°F) 3.0 oz Citra […]