History of the Märzen — Oktoberfest Beer

History of the Märzen — Oktoberfest Beer Märzens are one of my favorite beer styles, especially as the heat of the summer begins to cool off. But besides being the most popular beers at Oktoberfest they have a really rich history being a part of the lager revolution. So join Ryan on a trip through beer history to discover the origins and evolution of the Märzen. Continue reading

Get Crafty This Baseball Season!

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By  Erin Peters – The Beer Goddess I recently rented out my room through AirBNB to a Smog City Brewery employee.  Located in Torrance, the five-year-old brewery quickly developed a cult following for its quality crafted and flavorful beers. This wasn’t coincidental and I was giddy when he brought a …

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Sour Beer in 60 Seconds: What You Need to Know

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By Todd Smith Originally published at  Cascadian Rhythm Editor’s note: this post is the first in a series of craft beer-inspired, educational posts written by Todd. These posts will be referred to as “Todd Talks.”  When my wife and I discussed the beer entries on the website, it became clear …

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