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The craft beer industry in America is booming and Dogfish Head Brewery is one of the brewers leading the charge. Founded in Delaware by Sam Calagione way back in 1995, it now pumps out over 250,000 barrels of beer annually. Cementing its cool are appearances on the documentary Beer Wars and the Discovery Channel series Brew Masters.With its beers found in 31 states, we decided to take a look at the some of the best tipples they have on offer. Next time you want to try something from Dogfish Head …

Let’s be honest, craft beer has got drunk off its own success. In the space of a few years, it’s gone from an unloved art to big business, and the narrative would have you believe that these hop-toting hipsters came along and saved us from a word bland beer brands.It’s just not true though, America has been making great beer for almost its entire history, and one of the pioneers in the industry is the brewery we’re going to turn the spotlight on this month—Pabst Brewing Company, known for their …

In our quest to turn the spotlight on some of America’s best up and coming breweries, this month we’re taking a look at AleSmith who are based out of San Diego and have been carefully crafting delicious beers since 1995.Originally founded by Skip Virgilio and Ted Newcomb, the brewery was eventually purchased by Peter Zien in 2002, who went on to become San Diego County’s only ‘Grand Master Level 1’ beer judge—which we assume means he knows his hops. You can find Alesmith and other awesome craft …

Are Jackalopes real? Do hybrid bear-rabbit-human beasts roam in the forest? Is that a yeti on your beer can? No, definitely no, probably yes.Jackalope brewing company, based in Nashville, TN, has a thing for brewing intriguingly hopped beers and naming them after fantastical creatures. The next time you stop by Liquor Barn, ask one of our friendly associates if we have any Jackalope brews in stock (and if not, maybe plan your next vacation to Nashville so you can pay pay this mythical brewery a …

Living in Chicago, you’ve probably seen the colorful cans of beer brewed by Revolution Brewing. That’s because this top-50 craft brewing company calls the North Side of Chicago home, and they’ve quickly established themselves at the national level despite only being founded back in 2010.Revolution Brewing was started by Josh Deth, a former apprentice at Golden Prairie Brewing. After working there and at Goose Island for a little over two decades, he decided to start his own operation. He found a …