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Nice Bottle Opener - We love Yopeners The unique design opens the bottle while leaving the cap in perfect condition with no bends or creases of any kind. If you love craft beer and collect the caps like I do, this will prove most useful for you. These openers were all handmade by the owner and his son who is affected by Autism and is legally blind. He loves to “help” me woodwork so I help him press in the carriage bolts to the openers. His vision and dexterity make it too scary for me to let him use the...

The speed and rate at which the craft beer industry is evolving is purely remarkable, and we love it! One thing is for sure, brewing companies are not scared to test the waters with some 'out of the box' ideas. An example of a fairly newer trend is the use of lactose in craft beer. Historically speaking, lactose was only used in milk stouts, which typically have a lower ABV and obtain their sweetness from the added milk sugar (lactose). But as of lately, we are noticing a major shift in the use of lactose. You can now find lactose in...

  Over the decade craft beer has become extremely popular. Going to a bar or restaurant and ordering a bud light is now considered taboo. If you’re new to the craft beer scene, it’s hard to know where to start with such a growing list of breweries and options. On the other hand, if you’re a craft beer connoisseur like us, we are always seeking to learn more through trying as many different styles, in as many different places, as possible. So, we’re doing you a favor by giving you a list of 9 craft beers that you to try...

San Diego and Denver are two household cities in the craft beer world, but there are a handful of other cities that have built up a strong reputation of their own. Based on our research and expertise in the industry, we decided to compile a short list of cities that if you visit, you will find plenty of craft beers to rave about. Also, underneath each picture is a directory of breweries within a 25-mile radius around that particular city. Here are our picks: 1. Bend, OR Image Source   Brewery Directory for Bend, OR: https://www.brewerydb.com/browse/map#t=s&a=Bend,+OR,+USA&r=25   2. Seattle, WA...

  Sometimes the best way to enjoy a craft-beer is to experience the brewery that brought it into existence. Not only do you get to travel to a new location, but you also get to tour the brewery, learn about their story, enjoy their culture, and see everything that goes into making those signature beers that they magically produce. Not to mention, you will never experience a beer as fresh as one that is poured directly from the keg it was brewed in. If you're thinking about making a little brewery tour in the future, then here is our list...