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International Pale Lagers

No matter where one is in the world, a quenching pale lager is seldom far away. Nearly every country that

Letter from Washington

“Victory for Interstate Shippers,” proclaimed the Washington Post headline. Judging from this and other reports in the mainstream press, you’d

On the Trail of Ontario Beer

Recently, a group of Ontario brewers put themselves on the map by creating an Ale Trail. It wasn’t a physical

Rounds and Reciprocity

Let’s call him Dave (that was, after all, his name). Years ago, when my friends and I were on the

When Beer Runs in the Family

It’s the middle of the nineteenth century, give or take a decade or two. You are an ambitious young man.

Where Pilsner is King

Prague is a beautiful city. One of the most beautiful in Europe. The architecture spans the history of the continent

Sampling the Czech Beers on US Shelves

Pilsners It’s a narrow aroma, appearance and flavor band for Czech pilsners. All those tasted were golden, varying only slightly

How Much Should You Pay For Beer?

When New Yorker magazine publishes cartoons about the price of beer and the Wall Street Journal runs front-page stories about

Why Do Some Beers Cost More?

By looking at specific beers- some more expensive than others- you should get a feel for why one beer may

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