The Top 10 Beers We Drank in April

Beer rained down on us this month! Well, who are we kidding? We could say that about any time of the year, but the clouds indeed showered us with sublime suds.

You aren’t going to want to miss this month’s picks.

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#properglassware makes all the difference.

Curious about what style of lager traditionally goes into which glass?

We talked to a few experts to get you the lowdown on a few classic pieces of lager glassware.

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The World Beer Cup has celebrated the best in beer every year since 1996!

This year, an international panel of 280 judges tasted 9,300 beers in 110 categories from 2,060 breweries in 50 countries.

Wondering which beers won gold, silver, and bronze?

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French for season, saisons are characterized by their high carbonation, soft body, and rustic esters. The yeast-centric traditional Belgian saison shares these traits and can also be characterized by notes of citrus, stone fruit, pepper, pear, herbs, and a subtle earthiness.

We just had an incredible 5-day trip to the Czech Republic!

Thanks to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic for inviting us to join a group of amazing Canadian/American brewers aiming to bridge beer cultures across countries.

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What is an Altbier?

It’s sometimes brown and other times it’s amber. It can be a bit malty, sweet, and bitter.

Suffice it to say, Altbiers are somewhat open to interpretation.

So, of course, we set out to further dissect this unique style of beer.

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Hop Culture’s Franconian Beer Guide

From smoky beers in Bamburg to countryside lagers, the Franconian region is full of history, culture, and warm-hearted people.

If you’re interested in exploring Germany, this is one beer guide you gotta check out.

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Over the last couple of decades, craft beer has taken the world by storm. Everyone has a unique perspective on what made them first fall in love.

So what say you? What beer got you into craft beer? Drop a comment with your story.

The History of the World’s Most Iconic Beer Glass, Bierstiefel aka Das Boot

Ever wondered about the origin story of Das Boot?

Well, we have. Tag along as we tell the story of one of the most famous beer glasses ever.

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What Is a Cream Ale?

Despite its name, the beer does not contain cream, and compared to other styles, it isn’t exceptionally creamy.

Follow along as we break down some myths about the style and tell you how the cream ale became a Rust Belt classic.

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Over the years, Genesee Cream Ale has developed a cult-like following for its distinguished taste, history, and regionality.

Join us as we tell the story of Genny, one of the Northeast’s most iconic beers.

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Conversations over a drink are one of our favorite pastimes.

Sharing stories, jokes, and banter just gives us so much joy. Which got us thinking…

If you could share a drink with anyone past and present, who would it be? What would you talk about? Where would you want it to be?

When most folks travel to the U.K., they may think of London, but just a quick train ride north takes you to Manchester, where you’ll find a city as passionate about its beer as its football.

From breweries to pubs to bites, Manchester has it all.

Full story to come soon.

At Tenma Beer Project, everything is constantly moving, transforming, and growing.

Named one of our 2023 Best New Breweries, Tenma is helmed by co-founders Dana Martindale and Brennan Perry who we had the pleasure to talk to recently.

Story below.

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The Top 15 Beers We Drank in March

From doppelbocks to roggenbiers, we drank the gamut in March.

Featuring beers from @vontrappbrewing, @brasseriedupont and @hanabilager along with other phenomenal breweries, March was action-packed, seriously.

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Travel for beer? Say less.

We are scouting out locations for the rest of our year and wanted to hear from the Hop Culture community on where we should be planning our next trip.

Drop a comment below and let us know why you think we should be traveling to said destination.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About 90 Minute IPA

Debuted in 1999, 90 Minute IPA has now been around for 25 years—but how much of the back story are you familiar with when it comes to the continuously-hopped IPA?

Think you know it all? Read to find out.

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Now Broadcasting: HCTV™️

There’s definitely not enough streaming services, right?

Introducing our very own Hop Culture TV! Our vision is simple: All beer, all the time. Why drink beer when you can watch people drink beer.

Coming soon to a tv near you.

#HAFD

Year of the Dark Lager? We asked the experts.

We’ve seen these laudable lagers poppin’ up all over, so we enlisted a lil’ industry aid—Schilling Beer Co., Enegren Brewing, and Elsewhere Brewing—to see whether these time-honored brews are on the rise.

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What Exactly Is a Bock Beer?

In honor of Bock Beer Day (and just the historical impact this style has had), we decided to curate a piece solely about this traditional German style.

If you’re like us and love to delve deep, click that link below ⬇️ 

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