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In this month’s brewery spotlight, we’re checking out 10 Barrel Brewing which was founded in 2006 by three natives of Bend, Oregon. Since then, they’ve expanded their operation with pubs open in Boise, Portland, Denver, and San Diego—but they’ve kept things tightknit, with the ‘team’ feeling more like an extended family of beer-loving adventurers.Thirsty for craft beer? Check out what we’ve got for sale at the Liquor Barn online store.16 BarrelsBilled as an American Strong Ale, this beer pours w …

Tailgate parties: a sacred American tradition for which we should all be proud. It also happens to be one of the best things to do with friends on Thanksgiving—after all, you need something to look forward to before the awkward dinner with the in-laws.The trick to a successful Thanksgiving tailgate party is to pick some reliable, tasty beers that aren’t going to knock you on you ass—and that’s what we’re here to help you with. Find these beers and more great tailgating drinks at Liquor Barn. Sam …

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 …

Summer and wheat beers pretty much go hand in hand. The reliably citrus and floral taste of a good wheat beer such as Hefeweizen are perfect for a hot day at the beach or an evening barbecue. A unique wheat beer from Germany that’s recently found its way into stores such as Liquor Barn is Gose (pronounced like the word “goes”). If you’ve never heard of it, now’s the time to learn!Gose is a beer that originated in the German city of Goslar, Lower Saxony. It was first brewed in the early 16th cen …

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 …