Every August, my friend Hardy McLain comes to town from London, where he’s lived for 20 years, and we try to get together for a couple of beers at what he calls a real bar, meaning a place like Henry ...
This essay is part of a series this month, coinciding with the concept of Flagship February, wherein we intend to revisit the flagship beers of regional craft breweries, reflect on their influence ...
If you're new to the world of craft beer, browsing a brewery's menu can be a bit overwhelming. Between all the stouts, porters, and pilsners, it can be hard to know exactly what you want to order, but ...
Confusion is understandable. It’s a relatively recent designation for a beer style, going back only a few decades, and it comes with no definitive recipe. Mainly, you should expect a well-rounded brew ...
Paste’s monthly blind style tasting for February has been American pale ale, and in honor of the 83 pale ales we were able to gather, blind taste and rank, we’re launching a new monthly series ...
IN popular culture, the Fourth of July connotes hot dogs, hamburgers and cold beer. But the country has changed, and while burgers and hot dogs are still a distinct possibility, so are mofongo and ...
3.9 percent ABV. $3.25 at WECO Bottle and Biergarten. Anyone who reads my Drink of the Week write-ups with regularity knows I am a big fan of low-ABV beers. Any old brewery can make a flavorful pale ...
Lately I’ve enjoyed tripping along my own craft beer memory lane. Long before I fell for India pale ales – and double and triple IPAs – my first craft beer true love was the pale ale. Prior to that, I ...
There’s no disputing the appeal and lasting importance of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Even if you’re not an avid beer drinker, you’ve probably heard about this iconic, beloved beer. It’s the beer that ...
The weather's warming up! Enjoy it with a pale ale, pilsner, or delicious anniversary ale right here in Connecticut. All Juiced Up: 7% New England IPA. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY ...
While the English-style pale ale has been brewed in some capacity since the 1700s, the American pale ale (while wildly popular) is a fairly contemporary creation. Still an outstanding beer today, we ...