‘Drinking Better Beer’ with Josh Bernstein

Hop Butcher’s ‘Craniac’ meets a new release.

Happy Small Brewery Sunday everyone!  Today’s a fantastic day to crack open a beer brewed by hard working, independent brewers. Well honestly, that’s a great thing to do every day, but just in case you were thinking of taking a day off, don’t!

The American craft beer landscape has exploded the past couple of years. And now that macrobreweries have seen the profit of craft and started to gobble up breweries, it’s become more important than ever to support true craft breweries. Check out this handy infographic from Michael Tonsmeire at ‘The Mad Fermentationist’ to make sure the beer you’re drinking is truly craft!

And while we’re at it, let’s support the folks who are tirelessly working towards educating beer consumers on that lovely liquid in their glasses.  Josh Bernstein’s ‘Drink Better Beer’ is a prime example of the new breed of beer journalism looking to teach a wide audience about the joys of the American craft beer scene while also helping them to become a more discerning drinker.

Bring on the Craft Beer

And hell, let’s talk about Hop Butcher for the World too.  Voted the 5th Favorite Small Craft Brewery of 2019 by the readers of Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine, their brews always hold a special place in my fridge.  Craniac showcases Australian Nelson Sauvin and Enigma hops.  White grapes, berries and tropical fruits shine in a solid NEIPA package.

‘Crainiac’ Specifics:

Brewery : Hop Butcher for the World
Location : Chicago, IL
Style : New England IPA
ABV : 7.5%
Notable Ingredients : Dry hopped with Nelson Sauvin and Enigma
Release Notes : Rotating release; last brewed October 23rd, 2019