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Reinheitsgebot – What is the German Purity Law?

By Audrey Quinn In a world of triple dry-hopped milkshake IPAs and maple bacon coffee porters, it’s easy for the passionate beer lover to reminisce of simpler times. For those that just want to drown out the noise and kick back with a nice pilsner, you can take comfort in the fact that a desire […]

franzoni | 9/27/21

Wir Party Machen: The Music of Oktoberfest

By Corrie Purvis When you are asked to picture the music at Oktoberfest, what do you envision? Drunken, Lederhosen and Dirndl-clad partygoers, arm-in-arm, belting out their favorite German drinking songs? Or an Oompah band performing classic Bavarian folk tunes? What about a rock band shredding along to some 1980’s American hair metal? Well, at Oktoberfest, […]

franzoni | 9/24/21

What is Oktoberfest? A History of the Famed German Beer Celebration

By Ethan Angelica It’s September again, and that means it’s time for Oktoberfest! Time to break out the pretzels, cheese, live music, lederhosen and delicious, malty marzen bier, the classic Bavarian lager named for the month of March. But wait: why does Oktoberfest take place in September and celebrate a March beer? Keep reading to […]

franzoni | 9/21/21

5 Best Virtual Birthday Parties

Want to create a unique experience for yourself or a loved one whose friends and family live far away? Here are 5 ideas for professionally-led virtual experiences and do-it-yourself zoom party ideas that will spice up your special day. 1. BEER AND CHEESE PAIRING HAPPY HOUR Check out Unboxed Experiences, at-home experiences led by beer […]

Kalimah | 8/15/21

Virtual Happy Hour Best Practices

Looking for good ways to connect with friends from a distance? Hosting a virtual happy hour is one of the best Zoom ideas for catching up with your pals from the comfort of your own home. Set your Happy Hour up for success with these tips. SET UP BEFOREHAND Technical difficulties can almost be guaranteed. […]

Kalimah | 7/1/21

Summer Thirst Quencher: Pilsner

It’s the first day of summer and the hot, humid air is buzzing with life. You can smell the freshly cut grass in the distance, the aroma following the hum of a lawnmower that grows then fades on a soft breeze, rustling the leafy trees. The only addition that could make this moment better, you […]

Barry | 6/20/21

City Brew Tours Charlotte starting operations June 26th

City Brew Tours, a leading curator of craft brewery tours and experiences in North America, announced today the launch of their latest franchise tour location in Charlotte, N.C. City Brew Tours Charlotte will officially start operations in late June. The brand’s first location in the Southeast, Charlotte is the twelfth city to host City Brew […]

franzoni | 6/1/21

8 Ways to Cure a Day-Ruining Hangover

You know what they say: with great parties comes great hangovers. You know the symptoms of a hangover: headache, fatigue, upset stomach, and the kryptonite of bright lights and loud noises. No one wants to greet the day feeling less than their best. Here are 8 hangover cures to help you start your day off […]

franzoni | 5/7/21

The Best Places to Order Craft Beer Online

By Daniel Kolender Many states have loosened laws surrounding direct beer shipping. While not quite the Wild West, craft brewery aficionados have more options than ever to order craft beer online. Whether you are looking for beer that isn’t distributed in your area or you’re interested in craft beer clubs, getting all types of beer […]

taylormccune | 4/14/21

The Best Beer Podcasts for Real Talk about Beer & Brewing

By Ian Felker Beer and the depths of beer nerd-dom have gained a sizable amount of airtime on the podcast market ever since it became easier and easier for a group of friends to put a mic and six pack in between them. Now that breweries inventing new styles, like Ecliptic Brewing’s new “cold IPA” […]

taylormccune | 2/25/21

CBT Awards Three 2021 Talent on Tap Scholarship Recipients

The initiative, Talent on Tap, aims to support the growth and development of future beer industry leaders February 22, 2021 City Brew Tours (CBT), an award-winning curator of craft beer tours and experiences in North America, has awarded its 2021 Talent on Tap Scholarships to three women who are devoted to furthering their beer education. The Talent on Tap Scholarship […]

taylormccune | 2/22/21

November & December Guides of the Month

The holidays are a special time spent with family, friends and, if you’re like us, amazing craft beer. For our November & December beer guides of the month, Courtney and Charles, this holiday season was extra special – the two got married December 12! Courtney and Charles hail from the Washington DC area where they […]

taylormccune | 12/29/20

IS MY BEER KOSHER? A LOOK AT PURITY LAWS

December 12, 2020 | By Todd Summers One of my favorite words in the beer language is ‘Reinheitsgebot’ — the word for the most famous of the German Beer Purity Laws, enacted in 1516. The law stated that beer can only contain 3 things: water, barley, and hops (1516 was way too early for Germans […]

taylormccune | 12/8/20

October Guide of the Month: Tim

Tim joined the team at City Brew Tours just three months ago and has already guided more than 800 guests through our online beer events! As a longtime craft beer connoisseur, his expertise in both beer appraisal and homebrewing make him a natural as a CBT beer guide. Tim hails from Baltimore and is looking […]

taylormccune | 10/20/20

CBT Launches Beer Education Scholarship for Women of Color

The new initiative, Talent on Tap, aims to support the growth and development of future beer industry leaders October 1, 2020 City Brew Tours, an award-winning curator of craft beer tours and experiences in North America, announces the establishment of the annual Talent on Tap Scholarship program to support women of color from unique backgrounds […]

taylormccune | 10/1/20

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