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Why Solo Cups Are the Best Beer Cups

Why Solo Cups Are the Best Beer Cups

Many breweries began using disposable plastic cups during last year's pandemic. I believe this stripped away our established prejudices about glassware.

Posted on July 15, 2021August 7, 2021 by PaulPosted in Industry, ServingTagged glassware, pandemic, plastic cups, Solo cups. 1 Comment

An Ode to the Hefeweizen

An Ode to the Hefeweizen

Back at the beginning, craft beer was simpler. Four core styles could be relied upon: blonde ale, American pale ale, a version of wheat beer, and a porter/stout.

Posted on June 15, 2021July 3, 2021 by PaulPosted in Products, TrendsTagged Armadillo Ale Works, Denton, hefeweizen, weizen. 2 Comments

The Craft Hard Seltzer Movement

The Craft Hard Seltzer Movement

It remains to be determined whether the flavored hard seltzer movement is beneficial to the industry as a whole or something else entirely.

Posted on May 15, 2021June 6, 2021 by PaulPosted in Industry, ProductsTagged hard seltzer. 4 Comments

Vector Moonsmoke

Vector Moonsmoke

The most reliable way to make me break my reclusive habits and get me out of my man-cave is to brew an obscure, historic beer style that I've never heard of.

Posted on April 15, 2021April 29, 2021 by PaulPosted in Breweries, Products, ReviewsTagged Dallas, lichtenhainer, Moonsmoke, pizza, smoked beer, Vector Brewing. 2 Comments

Craft Brewers During the Big Freeze

Craft Brewers During the Big Freeze

Texans in crisis had to rely upon the abilities and goodwill of fellow citizens, in some cases for their very survival.

Posted on March 15, 2021April 25, 2021 by PaulPosted in Events, IndustryTagged crisis, Texas, weather. Leave a comment

The Monkly Fun Beer Box

The Monkly Fun Beer Box

The Monkly Fun Beer Box is a journey through the styles and ages of craft and premium beer all wrapped up in Denton Culture!

Posted on February 15, 2021August 7, 2021 by PaulPosted in Products, RetailTagged Bearded Monk, Denton, Monkly Fun Beer Box. 1 Comment

When Favorite Pubs Close

When Favorite Pubs Close

Pub culture is alive and well in North Texas, largely due to the modern craft beer movement. But North Texas lost three critically influential pubs last year.

Posted on January 15, 2021August 7, 2021 by PaulPosted in Beer Bars, Closures, EconomyTagged Addison, Common Table, COVID-19, Dallas, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Ginger Man. 1 Comment

Craft Beer During a Pandemic

Craft Beer During a Pandemic

Craft beer is not like other markets. Consumers don't purchase beer the same way we do socks, a commodity largely detached from manufacturer and retailer.

Posted on December 15, 2020February 26, 2022 by PaulPosted in Industry, TrendsTagged COVID-19, pandemic. 23 Comments

Austin Ford, Denton County Brewing Company

Austin Ford, Denton County Brewing Company

Brewers Series: Who Makes Your Beer?

Posted on September 5, 2019July 3, 2021 by PaulPosted in PeopleTagged Austin Ford, Brewers Series, Denton, Denton County Brewing, Wolf Pack. Leave a comment

Craft Beer Is Evolving. So Is Craft Retail

The many and various ways that craft beer is retailed and ultimately sold to the consumer evolves along with changing market forces and demands.

Posted on March 30, 2019February 27, 2022 by PaulPosted in Events, FestivalsTagged Big Texas Beer Fest, Dallas. Leave a comment

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