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David Paul Seymour, The Artist Behind Burial Beer’s Iconic Cans

An old school artist for a new school product.
We spoke with Burial Beer Co.’s resident artist, David Paul Seymour, about his creative process, how his work has impacted his view of craft beer, ...
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Step Up Your Homebrewing Game With a pH Meter

Why pH is important to homebrewers, and how to test it.
For homebrewers looking to take their beer to the next level, it’s time to invest in a good pH tester and explore how pH impacts ...
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Are These the Most Beautiful Beer Cans in Massachusetts?

When being superficial about beer looks great.
Sometimes, what’s on the outside of a beer can matters more than what’s on the inside. Most of the time this is bad, but sometimes ...
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Is There Such Thing as a Triple IPA?

Demystifying the newest, hopped up creation.
What is a Triple IPA? Does it even exist? And if it does, how does it differ from a Double IPA? It’s time for some ...
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For Your Next Party, Get Fresh Beer Delivered Straight to Your Door

Cold beer, straight from the source.
With fresh and (sometimes) exclusive beers just a few clicks away, Hopsy is the best beer subscription service for keeping your party stocked this summer. ...
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What is Midwestern Beer?

Working toward a definition, with Collin Castore of Seventh Son Brewing.
As West Coast and New England IPAs dominate, we asked a Midwestern brewer to define his region’s craft beer. ...
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Letter from the Editor: The Perfect Brewery Experience

A combination of factors make Jester King Brewery in Austin, Texas, one of the country's best.
A combination of factors make Jester King Brewery in Austin, Texas, one of the country’s best. ...
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A Pint with Nathan Sanborn of Rising Tide Brewing Company

Standing out in a craft beer mecca.
The owner of the nuanced brewery in Portland, Maine talks success, rising competition, and how to turn passion into a career. ...
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Letter from the Editor: The Importance of Branding and Marketing

Starting a brewery? Quality is important, but so are branding and marketing.
We’re proud to announce the launch of Hop Culture Studios, a full-service creative agency for independent beer brewers. ...
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If Each House in Game of Thrones Was a Beer

The treacherous Boltons are definitely Wicked Weed.
Have a drink that represents your favorite house, from the sunny shores of Dorne to the Drowned Men of the Iron Islands, we cover it ...
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Rodenbach Fruitage Is the Perfect Belgian Take on Summer Beer

A new fruited beer for your beach cooler.
With complexity and sweetness, Rodenbach’s Fruitage is a refreshing version of the legendary brewery’s Flanders red ale. And it’s perfect for the summer. ...
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I Spent 6 Weeks Trying to Hate the Yeti Cooler

And failed miserably.
The Yeti cooler has reached cult-like status among a wide swath of consumers. So I spent six weeks trying to prove it wasn’t all that ...
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Review: Firestone Walker’s Adversus Is Perfect for Summer

Firestone's latest release is a paradox of flavor and drinkability.
By staying light in body while packing in a massive hoppy flavor, Firestone Walker’s latest Leo v. Ursus beer is worthy of summer-time drinking. ...
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Enter to Win a Week-Long Brewing Residency at Sam Adams

The LongShot American Homebrew Competition closes on August 8th.
Enter the LongShot American Homebrew Competition by August 8th for a chance to brew a limited release beer at Boston’s largest craft brewery. ...
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Letter from the Editor: Beer Yoga

Hop Culture's Editor in Chief lays out the keys for running a successful brewery yoga class.
Beer yoga is a thing. The teachers behind Pittsburgh’s Ales and Oms brewery yoga series lay out the best tips for starting a yoga class ...
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