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Beer Chat: Magical Moments with Beer
Even on its own, beer is a magical thing. The best beer moments happen when the company, circumstances and environment come together to make something supremely enjoyable. If I think about it hard enough, I can think of dozens of
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Beer Chat: Session Beers
Squatters Pub Brewery- Full Suspension Pale Ale (Salt Lake City, UT) – 4.0% ABV Okay sure, I might be a tad biased about this one (I’m from Salt Lake and have been drinking this beer since I turned 21), but
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Beer Chat: Raising a Toast to Nebraska’s A+ Offerings
We are blessed in Nebraska – great beer is not in short supply here. Let’s raise a toast to the Cornhusker State’s A+ offerings. For those who’ve been following this column through past issues, I’d like to announce a bit
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Beer Chat: Wild Ales
Wild Ales are among the most mystical of all beers. Distinctively sour, utterly complex, and made from strains of yeast and bacteria shunned by most breweries, these beers rank among the most fascinating and flavorful of styles. Wild ales’ roots
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Beer Chat: American IPA
The India Pale Ale was first brewed in England back in 18th century. The beer was originally designed with gratuitous amounts of hops because the of the plant’s natural preservative powers. The heftier hop addition and higher alcohol content helped the beer survive
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Beer Chat: Imperial Stout
Far from humble, the Russian Imperial Stout’s history dates back to the 18th century when it was produced in Britain for export to the Czarist courts. Today it has turned into an American powerhouse stout, and certainly my favorite of
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Local Spotlight: Lucky Bucket Lager
Lucky Bucket Pre-Prohibition Lager Appearance: 3/3 Pours a very attractive golden copper color, and is brilliantly clear. Large creamy white head has a rocky and frothy-like texture. Good dense lacing is left clinging to the glass. Aroma: 10/12 An inviting toasty malt aroma peaks
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Beer Chat: Favorites
Belgian Tripel (or Trippel): The Belgian Tripel style was originally brewed by Trappist monks at the Westmalle brewery. Examples of this style are golden in color and pack a high ABV, usually from 7.5 to 9.5 percent. Known for being
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