Andy Sparhawk
CraftBeerdotcom
Colorado, United States
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What Happened to the Beer? World Beer Cup Entries Saved From Drain
There would be more Craft Brewers Conferences and World Beer Cups. That was clear - one thing that was unclear? What to do with the beer. → Read More
The Splurge: Extraordinary Beer Gifts
If you want to go big this year, here are some gift ideas that'll wow a special beer lover in your life. → Read More
Super Brewers Collaborate for Free Comic Book Day
Colorado craft brewers Odyssey Beerwerks, Cannonball Creek, and Odd 13 to join forces for a beer highlighting Free Comic Book Day which is Saturday, May 4. → Read More
CraftBeer.com's Girl Scout Cookie Beer Pairing Guide
Girl Scout Cookies and craft beer are a match made in heaven. CraftBeer.com brings you our favorite pairings in this Girl Scout Cookie Beer Pairing Guide. → Read More
Have a Story? Meet CraftBeer.com Editors and Pitch Us at CBC
Will your US craft brewery be joining CraftBeer.com and the collective craft brewing world in Denver for the 2019 Craft Brewers Conference & Brew Expo America, April 8-11? Does your brewery have a unique people story to tell? If so, We’d like to hear from you. CraftBeer.com is the beer lover facing website for the … → Read More
Government Shutdown Frustrates Craft Breweries
The government shutdown is having ripple effects on craft breweries, new beer, and breweries-in-planning. → Read More
Great American Beer Bars 2019 Poll: Vote Now
The search for America's best beer bars returns. Don't miss your chance to vote for the Great American Beer Bars 2019 edition. → Read More
Reindeer Grains: Haines Brewing Finds Use For Spent Grain
An Alaska craft brewery has found a new fan base of its spent grain: a herd of reindeer. See the photos. → Read More
Discrimination Lawsuit Targets California Brewery's Women’s Beer Forum
A California brewery’s project meant to empower women in their craft beer journey has hit an unexpected – and costly – road block. → Read More
Brewers Association Numbers Reveal Snapshot of Craft Beer in 2018
Craft brewer growth remains positive in the first half of 2018. This according to the Brewers Association, the trade group representing US craft brewers. → Read More
Two Hearted Ale Repeats as Best Beer in America
The list of best beer commercially available in America was published based on the annual survey of thousands of amateur brewers by the AHA. → Read More
Congress Issues American Craft Beer Week Resolution
Congress has issued an American Craft Beer Week resolution expressing appreciation for America’s independent craft brewers. → Read More
This Brewery Will Serve You a Tarantula Burger (But Only If You’re Lucky)
A North Carolina brewpub has quite an exotic burger choice on its menu: a tarantula burger. But if you want to sink your teeth into one, you're going to need luck on your side. → Read More
50 Fastest Growing U.S. Craft Brewers
Brewers Association, publishers of CraftBeer.com and the trade organization to protect and promote small brewers, released a list of the 50 Fastest Growing Craft Brewers in the country. → Read More
Your Guide to Breweries Near Major League Baseball Stadiums
We identified nearly 500 small and independent craft breweries near Major League Baseball stadiums. Each brewery listed on the map is located within 5 miles of every MLB ballpark. → Read More
Beer Geek 2.0: Exploring Craft Beer in an Era of Fake News
Craft beer is a fascinating subject, but in the era of “Fake News” and viral videos, it’s time we hold ourselves as beer geeks to a higher standard. Welcome to Beer Geek 2.0. → Read More
Beer Before Hops: History of Gruit Ales
It’s hard to imagine a time when hops (Humulus lupus) were not a primary component of beer, let alone the star of the show. Before there were IPAs, there were gruit ales. → Read More
Chart: Easy Tips for Craft Beer and Pizza Pairings
Few things exemplify life’s simple pleasures more than beer and pizza. This new chart helps you create your own beer and pizza adventure. → Read More
Fall Seasonals: The History Behind the Nostalgic Season for Beer
Before seasonal beers were a way to cater to the beer lover’s beer-curiosity, beer was by definition seasonal, and that season, in large part, was fall. → Read More
Analysis: The New England Style IPA is the Anti-IPA
The New England Style IPA isn't recognized as an official beer style, but it's hard to deny that these beers are capturing drinkers' attention. → Read More