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Evolution Of A Beer DorkMuch like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, Nigel rose from the evil influences of shit beer and became a certified Beer Dork. Midwest World Beer Cup Winners
A quick rundown of the Midwest’s medal winners in the 2008 World Beer Cup. Make It Better With Beer
Sure, it’s trendy, but the fact is pairing good Midwestern craft brews with food makes eating almost as enjoyable as drinking beer. Why Is That One-Eyed Cat Walking Backwards?
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Evolution Of A Beer Dork
Much like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, Nigel rose from the evil influences of shit beer and became a certified Beer Dork. [»]by Nigel Tanner
Published May 5, 2008
Midwest World Beer Cup Winners
A quick rundown of the Midwest’s medal winners in the 2008 World Beer Cup. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published April 20, 2008
Make It Better With Beer
Sure, it’s trendy, but the fact is pairing good Midwestern craft brews with food makes eating almost as enjoyable as drinking beer. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published April 15, 2008
Why Is That One-Eyed Cat Walking Backwards?
The Brewers Association annual top 50 list got us to thinking: when is a craft brewer not really a craft brewer? [»]by Eddie Glick
Published April 9, 2008
In Celebration Of Slowly Peeling Off A Skanky Band-Aid
Celebrate—and appreciate—the first step in the repeal of Prohibition by drinking a low-ABV Midwest craft brew … if you can find one. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published April 7, 2008
An Open Letter Of Advice To New Holland Brewing Company
Re: Suing the asses off of those shit beer producers in St. Louis, Missouri [»]by Eddie Glick
Published March 25, 2008
Death And Rebirth In A World Of Darkness
Easter, pagans, Top Gun, yeast, and other strangeness on the vernal equinox. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published March 20, 2008
Scotchtoberfest
St. Patrick’s Day has been lost to the bead-wearing idiots, so celebrate a different kilt-lifting holiday with better beer. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published March 14, 2008
We’ve Got Some Floaters Here
Checking out some live beer at the Night of the Living Ales in Chicago. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published March 10, 2008
Have A Beer And Vote, But Don’t Vote For Beer
As much as we love the nectar of the gods, the idea of voting for the candidate you “most want to have a beer with” is just plain stupid. [»]by Nigel Tanner
Published March 6, 2008
Two Gruits Fat And Thin
Jug shares the results of his great herbal beer experiment. [»]by Jug Dunningan
Published February 26, 2008
Voting Results For The Midwest Brewery Power Rankings
Bell’s takes home the viewers’ vote, while the Beer Dorks are split. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published February 19, 2008
It’s Hops, It’s Barley, It’s A Meal
The legacy of Earl Butz and the industrialization of what we eat and drink. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published February 14, 2008
Vote In The Midwest Brewery Power Rankings
Forget “Super Tuesday.” We’re talking beer here. Vote on the Midwest’s most important beer producers. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published February 10, 2008
Loving Cocktails In A Beer Dork’s World
Living with a beer dork can, in fact, have a downside, other than no room in the fridge for anything but beer … [»]by Lexi Sterling
Published February 4, 2008
Just Gruit
If the hop shortage is giving you the home brew blues, spice things up with an herbal beer. [»]by Jug Dunningan
Published January 27, 2008
Get Outta My Back Yard
Why import Fat Tire all the way from Colorado when we have plenty of great amber brews here in the Midwest? [»]by Eddie Glick
Published January 21, 2008
A Tale Of Two Cs
Getting to know the Centennial hop through two great Midwest IPAs. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published January 9, 2008
2008: A Beer Odyssey
Ring in 2008 with a good beer, and keep it coming throughout the year. [»]by Nigel Tanner
Published December 31, 2007
’Tis The Season To Get Jolly
Can’t seem to find that perfect gift? Facing a weekend with the in-laws? Sounds like you need beer, my friend! [»]by Nigel Tanner
Published December 19, 2007
The Darkest Night
Screw Christmas and celebrate the winter solstice like our ancestors did: with beer. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published December 16, 2007
The Two Faces Of Faux Craft Beer
They might not be flat-out lying to you, but big beer sure is being disingenuous when it comes to promoting their “craft” beers. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published December 9, 2007
Everlasting Fire
Taste testing three years of Capital Brewing’s Autumnal Fire side by side by side. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published November 26, 2007
Fruit Beer Manifesto
When it comes to craft fruit beers, using juice additives instead of actual fruit is a total sellout. [»]by Jill Jaracz
Published November 19, 2007
Liquid Gold
You think gas prices are bad? Get ready for higher prices on your favorite brews. [»]by Nigel Tanner
Published November 8, 2007
Extreme Misnomer
Today’s new big, exotic beers are really just a return to brewing’s roots. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published October 24, 2007
Coiller Does Not Rock
What you as a beer dork can do about the Coors-Miller merger. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published October 18, 2007
Homebrew For Humanity
Celebrate the anniversary of the law that helped spark the craft beer revolution. [»]by Jug Dunningan
Published October 14, 2007
Midwest Medal Winners At The 2007 GABF
A rundown of Midwest brewery medal winners at the 2007 Great American Beer Festival. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published October 13, 2007
Beer Fest, Mad-City Style
The Beer Dorks conquer the 14th Annual Quivey’s Grove Beer Fest [»]by Nigel Tanner
Published October 11, 2007
Iowa City Madness
Jill and Baby-boy tear it up at the 12th annual Iowa City Brew Fest [»]by Jill Jaracz
Published October 4, 2007
Smoked
A quality beer experience must supercede all. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published September 17, 2007
A Eulogy In Beer
A tribute to the passing of a true beer pioneer and champion: Michael Jackson. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published September 4, 2007
Title Town, U.S.A.
Resident homebrew specialist Jug Dunningan goes brewpub hopping in Green Bay. [»]by Jug Dunningan
Published August 28, 2007
Ten Years Of Beer
Two Brothers celebrates a milestone anniversary. [»]by Jill Jaracz
Published August 17, 2007
Bitter Love … Kind Of Like Hops!
Five things we love and hate about the Great Taste of the Midwest. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published August 12, 2007
Here’s A Rating For You: Wine Sucks
How to use the Beer Dorks’ craft beer reviews. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published August 7, 2007
Beware Of Belgians Bearing Hoppy Gifts, Naturally
Eddie Glick goes to the Pacific Northwest to check out the 20th annual Oregon Brewers Festival. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published July 30, 2007
Happy Frickin’ Anniversary
Midwest craft brewers are releasing specialty brews to celebrate some significant anniversaries. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published July 18, 2007
Tailgate To Heaven
Enjoy a Midwestern summer tradition in true Beer Dorks style. [»]by Nigel Tanner
Published July 11, 2007
American Wheat What What
Eddie Glick runs down a panoply of Midwest wheat beers and which ones will best suit your personality. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published July 4, 2007
Dancing With The Devil In GR
In which Eddie Glick concludes his American Craft Beer Week road trip with a stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Third of three parts. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published June 23, 2007
I’ve Got A Beer In Kalamazoo
In which Eddie Glick continues his American Craft Beer Week road trip by visiting Bell’s Eccentric Cafe. Second of three parts. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published June 16, 2007
Lagged Fermentations Are More Than A Delay
Follow Jug’s simple yeast-pitching techniques to prevent your next batch of home brew from becoming a playground for bacterial beasties. [»]by Jug Dunningan
Published June 9, 2007
Munster, Baby, Munster
In which Eddie Glick embarks on a Midwest brewery odyssey to celebrate American Craft Beer Week. The first of three parts. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published June 2, 2007
Drinkin’, Dark Continent Style
On safari with Sprecher’s funky African-style ales. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published May 10, 2007
My Beer Fridge Is Cooler Than Your Beer Fridge
Limited release, rare craft brews are one highlight of America’s new golden age of beer. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published April 26, 2007
Homebrew Epiphany: The Scratch Batch
Letting your spontaneity and creativity run wild is a fun way to potentially stumble across a masterpiece. [»]by Jug Dunningan
Published April 12, 2007
April Is Anti-A-B Month
Tell the King of Shit Beers where they can shove their swill all April long … and possibly longer. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published April 5, 2007
SnowBeerDorks Allowed
If you choose to winter in Florida, you’ll still have good beer. [»]by Jill Jaracz
Published March 22, 2007
It’s My Bock, Brew Your Own!
Early spring is the time of the mai bock, a noble brew with a rich tradition that suits Midwestern weather perfectly. [»]by Jug Dunningan
Published March 15, 2007
Get Your Irish On With Midwest Craft Beer, But Hold The Beads
A side-by-side comparison of two Irish ales to enjoy this St. Patrick’s Day. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published March 8, 2007
Do Yourself A Favor And Have A Beer, Dammit
More and more scientific studies are saying that drinking quality craft brews has a plethora of health benefits. [»]by Baby-Boy Jackson
Published March 1, 2007
Need Good Head?
Some simple tricks and techniques to get the best head on your home brew. [»]by Jug Dunningan
Published February 22, 2007
Surviving the Axis of Evil
Nigel’s life in a small Midwestern town where shit beer rules. [»]by Nigel Tanner
Published February 15, 2007
Beertown Of The Midwest
Madison, Wisconsin is quickly becoming the premier destination for Midwest craft beer. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published February 8, 2007
Low Carb Beer?
Say goodbye to crappy macro light beers by brewing your own low-carb frankenstein. [»]by Jug Dunningan
Published February 3, 2007
Anheuser-Busch To Import More Shit Beer Into The U.S.
The makers of Bud Light and other shit beers will be importing China’s Harbin Lager. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published January 22, 2007
‘I Used To Run But I Kept Spilling My Imperial Stout’ Isn’t An Excuse To Hang On To That Beer Gut
Shaving off or staving off Dunlap’s Disease—better known as the beer gut—is easier than you might expect, with a little exercise and using that magic word: moderation. [»]by Baby-Boy Jackson
Published December 31, 2006
Midwest Brewery Power Rankings
The Beer Dorks’ very first power rankings find Three Floyds on top by a hair. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published December 18, 2006
The Beer Guy Always Rings Twice
John’s Grocery is willing to ship great craft brews to just about anywhere in America, as long as you call them up and talk beer with them first. [»]by Baby-Boy Jackson
Published December 7, 2006
Know Thy Beer
Thinking of ordering up a pint of that new craft brew your local pub just got in? Know before you buy—you may just be getting a repackaged macro. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published December 2, 2006
The Importance Of Style
In a perfect world, we wouldn't need beer styles. In a perfect world, someone would have invented the poopless dog, too. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published November 16, 2006
One Belluva Problem
Two (well, three, actually) sides to the mess that led to Bell's Brewing pulling out of the Illinois market. [»]by Baby-Boy Jackson
Published November 6, 2006
Enemies Of Homogeneity
The Beer Dorks’ whack-job manifesto. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published October 18, 2006
Chutzpah or Beer?
Checking out a Kosher microbrew. [»]by Jill Jaracz
Published October 11, 2006
Drink Historical
A brief but enlightening beer tour of history-rich Philadelphia. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published October 6, 2006
Eternal Oktober
A rundown of some of the Midwest's best-known Oktoberfest beers. [»]by Eddie Glick
Published September 18, 2006
Chips and Beer, Together At Last
Taking some whack-job's beer-and-potato fusion for a drunken test drive. [»]by Baby-Boy Jackson
Published May 6, 2006
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