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The definitive list of craft breweries near football fields so you can tailgate in style

In town for the game? Here’s a guide to the best breweries near Bank of America Stadium and other pro football fields JUMP TO A LOCATION BALTIMORE – BREWERIES NEAR M&T BANK STADIUM CHARLOTTE – BREWERIES NEAR BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM CLEVELAND – BREWERIES NEAR FIRSTENERGY STADIUM PHILADELPHIA – BREWERIES NEAR LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD […]

iainoldman | 10/17/22

What is Pumpkin Beer and Why Do People Love It So Much?

Fall is in the air, which means it’s time for all things pumpkin! This autumnal squash has taken over our pies, scones, and muffins, it’s invaded our porches and stoops, it comprises about 80% of seasonal decorations, and, most importantly, it’s in our beer! But, hey—we LOVE it! We’ll look the other way when people […]

Kate Hellner | 10/10/22

Fall in Love with These Widely Distributed Beers This Season

The leaves are lighting up in an array of yellows, oranges, and reds, the temperature is creeping toward cool, and swimsuits have been swapped out for sweaters. There is no doubt about it, autumn is in the air, and suddenly summertime lagers and pilsners just aren’t as satisfying any more. You need a beer that […]

Kate Hellner | 10/1/22

12 Tried and True Recipes Made With Beer

Are you a beer-lover looking for a little culinary inspiration? Check out these delicious recipes cooked or baked with brews and collected from beer-lovers like yourself! From decadent desserts enriched with stouts and IPAs to hearty ale stews and soups to tender meat dishes, there is a recipe sure to catch your eye. […]

Kate Hellner | 8/24/22

6 Beer Styles to Shake Up Your Summer

Everyone’s recommendations for summer beer styles are in, and they are… the same exact recommendations as last year and the year before that. Kolsch, lagers, hefeweizens, sours, and pilsners—these are the styles bandied around the Internet for best summer beers, and not without good reason. However, if you’re searching for something beyond the basics, check […]

Kate Hellner | 7/1/22

Meet CBT’s 2022 Talent on Tap Recipient

The initiative, Talent on Tap, aims to support the growth and development of future beer industry leaders May 25, 2022 City Brew Tours (CBT), an award-winning curator of craft beer tours and experiences in North America, awarded its 2022 Talent on Tap Scholarships to an individual devoted to furthering her beer education. The Talent on Tap Scholarship program […]

Kate Hellner | 5/27/22

Looking Back on 2021

City Brew Tours returns to running tours with expansions in new cities After enduring the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the past 12 months have proven to be a positively transformative period for City Brew Tours. City Brew Tours has used the past year to expand on existing products, branch out into new markets and, […]

iainoldman | 12/29/21

Beer and Food Pairing for the Holidays

Have a holiday or other special occasion coming up? Brighten up your meal with a menu specifically suited for the beer styles you plan to serve.Now is the time of year that we start to see those heavy hitting beers freeing themselves from their high gravity fermenters and breaking through the charred walls of their […]

taylormccune | 12/7/21

Applications Now Open for City Brew Tours’ 2022 Talent on Tap Scholarship

The annual scholarship aims to support the growth and development of future beer industry leaders December 6, 2021 City Brew Tours, an award-winning curator of craft beer tours and experiences in North America, is now accepting applications for its second annual Talent on Tap Scholarship program. This scholarship fund goes to support woman-identifying people of […]

iainoldman | 12/6/21

The best Thanksgiving dinner beer pairings, according to our experts

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 […]

iainoldman | 11/17/21

Porters and Stouts – Is There a Difference?

Today, there are so many different types of both Porters and Stouts, and so much overlap that it can be hard to tell the difference. Most of the time, it seems like there isn’t one at all. But is there? Every time another person asks “what’s the difference between porters and stouts?” they are […]

franzoni | 11/15/21

The Best Corporate Team Outings are Brewed

When its time to step out of the office with your company it’s also the best time to pour out some delicious craft brews and let everyone relax!

Chad Brodsky | 11/4/21

Adult Advent Calendars and More Creative Ways to Drink Craft Beer This Holiday Season

1. Dive into an Adult Advent Calendar – With a Twist! You’ve probably seen adult Advent calendars out there, stuffed with things like scented candles, booze, and fancy tea. I run across a ton of them while doing my shopping every year and catch myself thinking, “An adult Advent calendar would be a great gift […]

taylormccune | 10/25/21

Prost! – The Beers of Oktoberfest

By Kate Hellner Originating as a marriage celebration between royalty over 200 years ago, Oktoberfest has since come to represent so much more—Bavarian tradition and culture; food, fun, revelers joining together, not just in Munich, but all over the world. However, these days, beer is the first thing that comes to mind when you think […]

franzoni | 9/30/21

The Amusements of Oktoberfest: Rides and Attractions

By: Laura Juntunen When you imagine Oktoberfest, I’m sure the first thing that comes to mind is the Oktoberfest beers! But, have you considered what else this folk festival has to offer? Have you questioned if there are other activities your kids would enjoy? Well, there is so much more to this beer festival than […]