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Mac n’ Dreams Come True: Craft Beer Mac n’ Cheese
Chances are when you think of classic comfort foods, macaroni and cheese comes to mind. I was pleasantly surprised to find craft breweries across the U.S. are serving a twist on the staple by using...
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12 Brewpubs Putting the Midwest On the Map
Gone are the days of strolling into a brewpub and expecting the entire menu to be fried. The choices from today’s brewpubs rival those of more upscale restaurants. In the Midwest, as is the case across...
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Beer and Chocolate’s Not-So-Secret Love Affair
For a little over a year, I have been working with Sarah Amorese, proprietor and chocolatier at Piece, Love & Chocolate in Boulder, Colo., conducting craft beer and chocolate pairing classes at...
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Craft Beer’s for More Than Braising
When I first started homebrewing in my garage six years ago, I remember thinking that it was a lot like cooking in my kitchen. Brewing, just like cooking, is a matter of taking raw ingredients that...
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10 Must-Visit Brewpubs in Northern Illinois
Whether you’re headed north to the Windy City, south to the historic capital of Springfield, or if you’re just looking to explore some of the best breweries in Illinois, you’re fortunately bound to...
View ArticleThanksgiving Craft Beer Shopping List
The feast is the pinnacle of Thanksgiving, but this year I urge you to share your focus with the amazing additions your favorite craft beers can bring to the dinner table. Beer can both satisfy and...
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Craft Beer and Pizza: 7 Regional Pies and Pints
With three billion pizzas sold in America every year and 350 slices eaten each second, it’s no doubt that we love pizza. And since we also adore beer, it is only fitting that pizza and beer have become...
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Cooking with Craft Beer: 3 Super Bowl Recipes
The real action will take place on the gridiron in New Jersey, but millions of Americans will gather comfortably at home, or out with friends to watch the Denver Broncos take on the Seattle Seahawks on...
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6 Classic Creole Pairings for Mardi Gras
When you think about Mardi Gras, you just might conjure up images of lavish costumes, beads flying and parades marching along boulevards to loud brass bands. Carnival season, culminating on Fat Tuesday...
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Craft Beer Meets Craft Jerky: A Match Made in Heaven
Duke’s Small Batch Smoked Meats is CraftBeer.com’s March Beer & Food sponsor. There is something about pairing two foods with completely different tastes, aromas and textures that create perfectly...
View Article3 Tips for Craft Beer Sauces
The kitchen—a place of respite for some folks, stress for others, and likely the most popular room in the home to reconnect, talk, sip and nosh. Recipes are made, dishes are everywhere, a pot’s on the...
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Craft Beer, Meet Craft Jerky: Colorado Edition
There is no better place to kick back and enjoy a fresh, crisp brew than the Napa Valley of craft beer: Colorado. At Duke’s Small Batch Smoked Meats, our jerky-obsessed company prides itself on the...
View ArticleCamping with Craft Beer
The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer and everything is in full bloom—which can only mean one thing: It’s camping season! When it comes to camping with craft beer, I recommend...
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The Ultimate Pro Football Towns for Craft Beer Tailgating
Cars park around football stadiums as tailgates drop, grills appear and chairs unfold with seasoned precision. Tailgaters grab beers from coolers and nestle bottles into stained koozies. Cans are...
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Thanksgiving Beer Pairings: First Course to Final Bite
When I’m choosing a beer for myself, it’s a fairly easy decision—I know what I like. But choosing for someone else, or a group is a little trickier. It can feel overwhelming to choose among the diverse...
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Thanksgiving Stuffing and Beer: 10 Pairings from Across the Nation
While the turkey may be the star of the show, a Thanksgiving meal just isn’t complete without the stuffing (or the dressing or filling, depending on your chosen term). If you had any doubts about the...
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Craft Beer-Inspired Holiday Brunch: Pairings, Tips and Recipes
Brunch is the perfect meal because it combines the best aspects of breakfast and dinner. It can be sweet or savory. It doesn’t require waking up early or staying out late. It’s meant to be enjoyed in...
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Cook with Craft Beer for the Super Bowl
If you ask me, the best thing about game day are game day eats (hey, I know my strengths, OK?). And while spilling beer in my food isn’t a Super Bowl first, this is the first year I’m planning to do it...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Gifts for the Craft Beer Foodie
If you really want to impress your sweetheart this Valentine’s day, skip the flowers and jewelry. Remind them that it’s the relationship that truly matters—specifically, the one between craft beer and...
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Hearts and Drafts: Valentine’s Day Beer & Chocolate Pairings
Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a heart-shaped box of assorted nougat- and caramel-filled chocolates. Sure, there are more exciting and innovative gifts—but once you introduce some craft beer to the...
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