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Beer education...who would think that you would need to learn about beer? I mean it is a fairly simple concept that you try something and if you like it, you continue to drink it. And what could there be to gain from learning about this simple beverage? Actually quite a bit can be learned from studying up or just learning a few things about the beverage that we all love to drink. Beyond the decades of research, the volumes of studies, the detailed papers about fermentation science (yes...there is actually science behind beer), we can all actually use to learn some basics that will help us make simple decisions about the choices we make when picking up that six pack or 22 oz bottle.
For instance, do you know what styles you prefer? I think this is the most important question I talk to people about when they are either trying craft beer for the first time or if the are full fledged beer geeks. Not everyone likes the same things. We all have our own tastes. Some people are more susceptible to certain flavors or aromas. If you can identify what flavors and you like (and I'm not meaning artificial here) you can identify which styles you prefer and therefore figure out what you like to drink within the broader category allowing you to find new beers that you might enjoy.
Do you prefer hoppy beers? Malty beers? Do you like the flavors that Belgian yeast impart to a beer? Do you like your beer more bitter, sweeter, darker, lighter, fruitier, etc? Once you spend the time to find out what styles you prefer based on these preferences, choosing beers that you like will become simpler. But if you are like me and you like almost all of it.....then the whole world of beer will open up to you.
Hmmmmm...what am I in the mood for today?
Adam Fine
Director of Hoperations
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Dogfish Head Sixty-One
Sixty-One captures that tradition in a bottle and marries two Dogfish Head innovations: beer/wine hybrids -- which Dogfish has focused on for well over a decade with beers like Midas Touch and Raison D'etre -- and continually-hopped IPAs. The name Sixty-One is a reminder that this beer is Dogfish Head's best-selling 60 Minute IPA plus one new ingredient: syrah grape must from California. 6.5% ABV (bottle and draft)
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Florida Cane Vodka
They started with South Florida Sugarcane that is distilled in a handcrafted American made still and mixed with highly filtered water drawn directly from the Florida Aquifer. The charcoal filtration process is slow and meticulous using two different charcoals to achieve the perfect taste.
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Florida Cane Strawberry Vodka
They start with South Florida Sugarcane that is distilled in a handcrafted American made still and mixed with highly filtered water drawn directly from the Florida Aquifer. The charcoal filtration process is slow and meticulous using two different charcoals to achieve the perfect taste. The strawberries are local, from Plant City.
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Florida Cane Grape Vodka
They started with South Florida Sugarcane that is distilled in a handcrafted American made still and mixed with highly filtered water drawn directly from the Florida Aquifer. The charcoal filtration process is slow and meticulous using two different charcoals to achieve the perfect taste. The grapes are local, from Polk County.
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Southern Tier 2X Steam Beer
Keeping in the tradition of the 19th century California brewers, they used a lager yeast to ferment 2x Steam. Historically, this style is fermented at higher temperatures than a typical lager and that is just how they are brewing this version. The birth California Common style is rooted in the Victorian age. They used the technology of today to replicate what may have been, much like steampunks. Of course in that way, they have to twist things up a bit. As is with their 2x line of beers, 2x Steam is turned up a few clicks to be over 8% abv. An unusual take on an unusual style. 8% ABV (bottle and draft)
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Southern Tier Live
Beer is made by creating a liquid rich with fermentable material. This "wort" is moved to a fermentation vessel where yeast, a living organism, is added. Yeast swims around the fermenter gobbling up the soluble sugar and converting that energy into alcohol. Imagine the feeding frenzy of millions of tiny yeast cells eating their way around a big fermenter. It's a volatile and active environment. During this time, the beer is literally alive. Just prior to packaging, they added a little yeast to the clear beer for a secondary fermentation. This helps to add carbonation, remove oxygen, and prolong shelf life. 5.5% ABV (bottle and draft)
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Coronado Idiot IPA
It doesn't take a genius to know quality West Coast IPA's require a stupid amount of hops. A generous blend of Nugget hops and the four C's - Cascade, Centennial, Chinook and Columbus - brings forth a myriad of tropical fruit flavors and a brawny, persistent bitterness that makes for a highly intelligent brew. 8.5% ABV (bottle and draft)
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Coronado Mermaid's Red
Mermaid's Red bucks the shallow mid-range red ale stereotype. Loaded with Cascade hops, it delivers a fresh floral aroma and sharp bitter notes, all while delivering a solid kick of roasted malts that fades seamlessly into a rich, chocolaty finish with hints of clove and caramel. 5.7% ABV (bottle only)
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Coronado Islander IPA
Named after Coronado Island, their original India Pale Ale is a liquid expression of hometown pride. Cascade, Chinook and Columbus hops combine to provide an explosive burst of piney bitterness and luscious notes of apricot, grapefruit and mango that are sure to evoke imagery of swinging palms and sun-kissed shores. 7% ABV (bottle and draft)
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Coronado Orange Avenue Wit
This So-Cal take on a traditional witbier honors Coronado's main street, which is home to our brewpub and was once lined with orange trees. Bolstered by orange zest, coriander and orange blossom honey, its Belgium by way of Coronado. Expect a refreshing, light-bodied brew rife with citrus zing and a hint of earthy spice. 5.2% ABV (bottle only)
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Mercy Hangover Prevention
Mercy helps prevent hangovers. This lightly carbonated, caffeine-free, non-alcoholic beverage is packed with vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants proven to help fortify your body against the damages caused by alcohol.
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Other returning favorites:
Look out for returning hits such as: Boulder Obovoid (draft only), Pyramid Outburst (bottle and draft), and Rogue Mom's Hefeweizen (bottle and draft).
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By: Nancy Shute 
A humble creature that has long toiled in obscurity for the benefit of humankind is poised to win a small measure of the distinction it deserves: designation as Oregon's official state microbe.
It looks to be the first microbe to gain official state recognition.
The microbe in question, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, plays a key role in the state's economy. Without it, sugar would not become alcohol, and Oregon would not have a craft beer industry worth $2.4 billion.
That's a lot of yeast.
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By: Jordyn Cormier 
I am proud to call myself a craft beer convert -a hophead if you will. After growing up in a fairly dry household, with the exception of my dad's occasional Bud-Light on hockey nights, I never expected to call myself a beer drinker. Why waste the calories? Ugh, and the taste! Oh, how naive I was.
A few years ago, my perception of beer completely shifted. My personal beer evolution was slow and progressive, from my first disdainful sip of the omnipresent, big-named American lagers, to the introduction of more flavorful imported big breweries. I was lead through the gates of the world of craft-brewdom with introduction to excellent medium-sized regional brewers, inevitably leading me to discover that some of the most well-crafted brews are closer than I thought.
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By: Hannah Senteac
Serious beer drinkers might have a bit of a bias toward cans. After all, they tend to evoke memories of long drunken days in college.
But it's a new day for brews, and cans are emerging as a viable vessel for some of the nation's hottest crafts, from Cigar City to Oskar Blues. April 25 at Total Wine in Pinecrest, you can get schooled in the classic container. Time to leave your bias behind.
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Drop Dead Boiler maker
-1 shot of Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey
-1/2 half pint of Rogue Dead Guy Ale
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Featured Recipe
Rosemary and Feta Beer Biscuits
By: Cookie + Kate
This simple recipe for beer biscuits is a great addition to your beer recipe arsenal. To add variety in flavor and texture, experiment with different cheeses, beers or even nuts!
Ingredients:
-3 cups whole wheat flour
-1 Tbsp granulated sugar
-1 tsp salt
-1 Tbsp baking powder
-2 Tbsp fresh Rosemary, chopped
-3/4 cup feta, crumbled
-12 ounces of your favorite beer
-Up to 1/4 cup of water, if the dough is too dry.
Directions:
Preheat over to 375 degrees F.
Mix the dry ingredients well, add your spices and cheese, then pour in the beer and mix it all together.
If the dough seems very dry, slowly add up to 1/4 cup of water, until all of the flour is incorporated. Try not to over mix.
Pour the dough into a lightly greased loaf pan or divide into a muffin tin.
Bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes for bread or 25 minutes for biscuits.
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