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Grisette | The Grey Lady of Belgian Beer
October 24, 2019 | David Nilsen 1
The name “grisette” has popped up on brewery taplists more and more in recent years, but the style is still poorly understood by many. What is this curious little beer, where did it come from, and why is it growing in popularity? Turns out none of those questions have easy answers.
The popular origin stories for many historical beer styles are often festooned with fanciful narrative elements of dubious veracity. Ask any dudebro at a bar about how IPA was created and be prepared for a tall tale involving colonialism and sea commerce. The true story is often a little more complicated if it can be uncovered at all, and grisette’s backstory is no exception.
The Beer Museum, Where Brewery Meets History, Opens in Austin
August 5, 2016 | Pam Catoe
The first of it’s kind, The Beer Museum debuts in Austin, Texas at Last Stand Brewing Company in the beautiful Texas hill country this weekend.
Yards Brewing Co. | Thomas Jefferson’s Tavern Ale
July 6, 2016 | Mathew Powers
8% ABV | 28 IBU
July 4, 2016, marked the 190th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s death. In essence, he died on the very day he helped make significant as a result of drafting the Declaration of Independence. Between the time he … Read More
Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup
May 26, 2014 | Chelsea Mitchell
Learn some more about beer, stay extremely classy, and if you’re in Europe, attend a craft beer festival. There are new inventions, new beer inspired products, and even some new brews with a cause in this week’s beer news roundup.
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