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Cask Ale: Draught Beer At Its Best | CraftBeer.com

By Hugh Sisson, founder of Heavy Seas Beer

Hugh Sisson, founder of Heavy Seas Beer, shares why he believes cask beer is draught beer at its best. Cask beer has a much gentler level of carbonation, a rounder mouthfeel, and since it is unfiltered, usually shows a slightly more complex flavor and aromatic profile.

Decoding Flavor: Four Keys to Tasting | CraftBeer.com

Julia Herz

Julia Herz is on a flavor-finding journey and here to tell you that flavor is a fusion. She's taking a look at the four main taste reactions that collectively work in concert when we drink craft beer: smell, taste, sensation and experience.

Making the Case to Taste | CraftBeer.com

Andy Sparhawk

Being food itself, craft beer complements all types of dishes and flavors, but for some reason many people can’t get past pizza and pretzels. Andy Sparhawk takes three classic food combinations and makes a craft beer pairing connection for each.

Frosted Glassware Is Not Cool: Temperature Tips for Craft Beer Retailers | CraftBeer.com

Julia Herz, Craft Beer Program Director, Brewers Association

Julia Herz shares a cheat sheet for the tens of thousands of retailers, including brewpubs, who are serving craft-brewed beer. This list specifically addresses temperature, which is just one of the many components of delivering an amazing beer experience.

Server Education for Brewpubs & Tap Rooms | The New Brewer Jan/Feb 2012

Tony Simmons

Server education is crucial for success in brewpubs, breweries and taprooms. As brewers, we spend countless hours honing recipes, carefully brewing, and cellaring beers to craft that perfect pint. Yet a single inexperienced server or careless dishwasher can ruin that experience for your customer, possibly forever.

Creating the Perfect Atmosphere for Your Brewpub or Tasting Room | The New Brewer Sept/Oct 2011

Tom Hennessy

Have you ever walked into a restaurant and immediately felt comfortable? Sort of like an old AM radio that tunes into a clear station and the static fades away. It’s hard to put a finger on it, but the place just feels right. It’s probably no accident, but rather the careful manipulation of the restaurant’s environment.

The Goodness of Beer | CraftBeer.com

Dr. Charlie Bamforth, Univ. of California, Davis

Just about everyone who enjoys craft beer has wondered about its relationship to their health. While there's no simple answer, an ever-growing body of research confirms that responsibly enjoying beer can promote your well-being.

Enough Already with the "Wineification" of Craft Beer! | CraftBeer.com

Julia Herz, Craft Beer Program Director, Brewers Association

Julia Herz says craft brewers don't need to compare their products to other beverages; but rather present craft beer on its own, sharing its individual merits that carry the beverage beyond the shadow of others.

Blowing Your Credibility as a Beer Expert | CraftBeer.com

Ray Daniels, Cicerone.org

Ray Daniels applauds gastropubs everywhere for their help in elevating the status of craft beer. Now, if only they could back up their menu with the proper presentation and technique! Learn a few of the secrets to professional beer service in this candid critique.