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Articles by: DRAFT Staff
DRAFT Pick: 21st Amendment: Monk’s Blood
January/February 2010
by: DRAFT Staff
This year, 21st Amendment will launch its Insurrection Series, which the brewery calls a “once-in-awhile, four-pack release of a very special beer.” Monk’s Blood is the inaugural brew of the bunch, though sadly, this Belgian-style dark ale won’t be around long.
Top 10 Craft Beers That Trim Your Waistline
January/February 2010
by: DRAFT Staff
Love beer but need to lose a little weight? We offer up 10 beers that will help slim the gut.
Xtreme Olympics
January/February 2010
by: DRAFT Staff
Three events bring the badass factor to the Winter Games.
DRAFT's Top 25 Beers of the Year (2009)
January/February 2010
by: DRAFT Staff
This year -- some fresh from the tank, others from centuries-old recipes -- and crowned the top 25 that blew us away in 2009, either for the first time or the hundredth. Some are multi-medal award winners, others have captured the imagination of bloggers and beer geeks and still others have sat quietly, awaiting their moment of glory. Here it is.
Age of the Dragon
January/February 2010
by: DRAFT Staff
A year after Oregon's baddest brewer took over Portland beer bastion Green Dragon, we checked in with Rogue Ales President Brett Joyce on the progress.
Brewer Q&A
January/February 2010
by: DRAFT Staff
If heaven were a bar, what would it be like?
DRAFT Pick: Avery Mephistopheles Stout
November/December 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
What could be more fiendish than a beer that’s bigger than an imperial stout, wilder than a Belgian quadrupel, and darker than the bowels of hell?
4 Brewery Cheeses to Try
November/December 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
Four breweries that also make great cheese.
3 Affordable Holiday Wines
November/December 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
We asked Julie Joy, the Cost Plus World Market's senior wine buyer and the brains behind the selection, to liven up our holiday table with wines that’ll impress guests on the cheap.
What’s in a Name? Ayinger Celebrator
November/December 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
Find out where Ayinger Celebrator got its name.
Top 10 Beers Named After Royalty
November/December 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
Who says you can't feed your head while indulging the palate? Here are DRAFT's 10 favorite beers to test your historic prowess.
Brewery Spotlight: The Lost Abbey
November/December 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
Tomme Arthur, The Lost Abbey’s co-founder and director of brewery operations, sips us through some of his favorite inspired creations for “sinners and saints alike."
Retail Therapy
November/December 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
DRAFT scoured the suds situation in some of the country’s largest malls so you can hunker down with a pint amid the holiday frenzy.
15 Holiday Beers
November/December 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
'Tis the season brewers take it to the next level with inimitable, limited-release holiday brews. We've rounded up 15 we can't wait to try.
DRAFT Pick: Schmohz Zingiberene Ale
September/October 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
Before beer, there was gruit -- hopless brew that gleaned its bitterness from wormwood, juniper, yarrow, or whatever happened to be sprouting in the brewer’s yard.
Top 10 Beers Without GABF Hardware
September/October 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
Meet 10 of our favorite brews that have never scored at the Great American beer Fest.
Three Biergartens to Remember
September/October 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
Want to swig somewhere traditional? These three biergartens offer stein-swinging, Bavaria-style fun.
GABF Survival Guide
September/October 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
A bit overwhelmed by the raucous beast that is the Great American Beer Festival? No worries; we're spilling the four tips to make your experience smoother than an oatmeal stout.
Ride The Blue Ridge
September/October 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
Located in the heart of Virginia’s wine country, in the foothills of the bucolic Blue Ridge Mountains, four breweries are proving that vino isn’t the only spirit worth touring.
Chain of Suds
September/October 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
Scoping out local, hideaway brewpubs is one of travel’s great perks, but sometimes you just want beer you can count on. Here are our favorite chains that ensure whenever you’re away, you’ll feel right at home.
Where's the beef?
July/August 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
DRAFT tracks down some of the best BBQ joints in the great state of Texas.
DRAFT Pick: Upstream Grand Cru
July/August 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
Upstream Brewing's Grand Cru is a profound amalgamation of malt complexity and barrel-aging qualities.
A La Beer: Southern Comfort
July/August 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
From a Hot-lanta boundary-pusher's breakfast treat to a Nashville native's locally grown lunch to D.C. dinner with a twang, these three square meals prove that the taste of the South is alive and well.
On the Road
July/August 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
Hitting the open road this summer? Here are three adventurous routes that pay off big-time with tasty beer and amazing views.
For the Collection: Saison Brett
July/August 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
Save Boulevard Brewing Co.'s Saison Brett for a rainy day a year or three from now.
From the Cellar: 2004 Ommegang Three Philosophers
July/August 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
DRAFT rips open a bottle of Three Philosophers that's been closed since 2004.
Nothing Says Summer Like Sangria
July/August 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
Gil Avital, general manager and beverage director at New York’s Boqueria, gave us the basics on do-it-yourself sangria and an inside look at the restaurant’s famous mixes.
50 Beers, 50 States
July/August 2009
by: DRAFT Staff
School's out, work's slow, the weather's awesome: It's time to get outta town. Wherever your summer travels take you, there's surely a local brew beckoning. Here's some help: we've found 50 beers you can't get outside of the states -- and in some cases, the brewpubs -- where they're made. From seasonal summer refreshers to crazy, creative crafts, these local brews will make your beer journey one that your palate will never forget.
The Eagle Has Landed: Five Best New Gastropubs
May/June 2009 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
In 1991, London's The Eagle, revered as the world's first gastropub, opened its doors and forever raised the bar for pub grub. More than 15 years later, the spirit of The Eagle has touched down Stateside, and American publicans are making it their own. These five gastropubs, all of which opened in the last year, have put a new spin on the English trend, and lead the flock of this dining and imbibing revolution.
Pub of the Month: Good Microbrew and Grill
May/June 2009 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
A look inside Los Angeles' Good Microbrew and Grill.
Top 10 Beers that Can Replace Dessert
May/June 2009 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
From complex flavors to light, bright fruits, these beers are the cure for any sweet tooth.
Pub of the Month: La Trappe Cafe
March/April 2009 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
This hidden San Francisco spot might be the best Belgian bar outside of Brussels.
Top 10 beers for an adventurous palate
March/April 2009 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
Only the bold will try these crazy concoctions
Meet the Brewer: Spike Buckowski
March/April 2009 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
Terrapin Beer Company's Brian “Spike” Buckowski tells DRAFT about his unusual path to brewing success.
Top 25 Beers of 2008
January/February 2009 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
These are the beers that, in the last year, have made us stop, think and beg for more. Some are old, some are new, but every one is worth the hunt and deserves a place on a pedestal (or in your fridge).
Dunkin' Dips
January/February 2009 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
Three world-class chefs offer their favorite beer-fueled recipes to DRAFT.
DRAFT Pick: Russian River Supplication
January/February 2009 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
DRAFT enjoys Vinnie Cilurzo's sublime brew, Russian River Supplication. Some might call it a religious experience; we just call it a damn fine beer.
Morning After: Tampa Bay
January/February 2009 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
DRAFT checks out some of the best breakfast joints in Tampa Bay.
Barrel Full of Flavors
January/February 2009 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
Firestone Walker's brewmaster, Matt Brynildson, and quality assurance manager, Jim Crooks, helped us suss out the subtleties of barrel aging.
Foam In Your iPhone
January/February 2009 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
A wealth of new, beery, downloadable iPhone applications are bubbling over at the iTunes store. Here are some of our favorites:
DRAFT Pick: Deschutes' The Dissident
November/December 2008 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
DRAFT takes a closer look at Deschutes' The Dissident, the most labor-intensive beer crafted by the brewery.
Holiday Beers: DRAFT Picks
November/December 2008 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
The editors of DRAFT pick some of the best holiday beers to warm your shivering bones.
Ten Beers to Keep You Warm
November/December 2008 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
Fuel prices making it tough to heat your home? No worries; grab A few of these brews and you'll be warm in no time.
Crafting a Different Way of life
November/December 2008 Issue
by: DRAFT Staff
Randy King, otherwise known as Bishop K, gives us an inside look at the X-Communicated Mormon Drinking Team.
