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The Ultimate Guide to Craft Beer Tasting: Unlocking Flavor Profiles in 2025

B. Kline — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:13:42 +0000

The Ultimate Guide to Craft Beer Tasting: Unlocking Flavor Profiles in 2025

Craft beer enthusiasts, rejoice! As we dive into the exciting world of beer in 2025, it’s time to elevate your tasting experience and discover new flavor horizons. This comprehensive guide will take you on a journey through the art of beer tasting, helping you appreciate the nuances of your favorite brews like never before.

An IPA with hops at a craft brewery’s bar

Understanding Beer Styles

Before we delve into tasting techniques, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with various beer styles. From crisp lagers to hoppy IPAs and rich stouts, each style offers a unique flavor profile. In 2025, we’re seeing a resurgence of traditional styles alongside innovative hybrid creations.

The Five Steps of Beer Tasting

1. Appearance

Examine the beer’s color, clarity, and head retention. Is it golden, amber, or pitch black? Is the foam thick and creamy or thin and dissipating?

2. Aroma

Swirl the beer gently and take a deep sniff. Identify notes of hops, malt, yeast, and any additional ingredients like fruit or spices.

3. Taste

Take a sip and let it coat your entire palate. Notice the initial flavors, how they evolve, and the aftertaste.

4. Mouthfeel

Pay attention to the beer’s body. Is it light and crisp or full and creamy? Does it have high carbonation or a smooth, velvety texture?

5. Overall Impression

Reflect on how all these elements come together. Does the beer meet your expectations for its style? Is it balanced and enjoyable?

Enhancing Your Tasting Skills

To truly master the art of beer tasting, consider these tips:

Use proper glassware: Different glass shapes can enhance specific beer styles.
Serve at the right temperature: Too cold can mute flavors, while too warm can overemphasize certain notes.
Cleanse your palate: Use water or crackers between tastings to reset your taste buds.
Take notes: Keep a tasting journal to track your experiences and preferences.

Exploring Beer and Food Pairings

In 2025, the art of pairing beer with food has reached new heights. Experiment with these classic combinations:

IPA with spicy cuisine
Stout with chocolate desserts
Wheat beer with light salads and seafood
Belgian ales with rich, creamy cheeses

The Future of Craft Beer

As we look ahead, the craft beer scene continues to evolve. Keep an eye out for these trends:

Sustainable brewing practices
Low-alcohol and non-alcoholic craft options
Locally-sourced ingredients and terroir-driven beers
Innovative aging techniques and barrel programs

By honing your tasting skills and staying informed about the latest trends, you’ll be well-equipped to fully appreciate the diverse and exciting world of craft beer in 2025 and beyond. Cheers to your tasting adventures!

LAKEFRONT BREWERY HITS DOUBLE DIGITS WITH THEIR BEER HALL EXCLUSIVE BREWERS’ RESERVE RELEASES

B. Kline — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:22:27 +0000

LAKEFRONT BREWERY HITS DOUBLE DIGITS WITH THEIR BEER HALL EXCLUSIVE BREWERS’ RESERVE RELEASES

Lakefront Brewery’s Baltic Porter

Lakefront’s new Brewers’ Reserve Baltic Porter Aged in Port Barrels releases this Friday, while supplies last, only at the brewery.

The tenth in the series for Lakefront Brewery, their Brewers’ Reserves are packaged in 12 oz. cans and are only available at their Beer Hall. These limited rare beers allow their brewhouse wizards to experiment with niche-barrel-aged styles concocting inspired treats for your enjoyment.

A descendant of the English Porter, Baltic Porters offer a more robust and sweeter flavor profile perfect for some time spent in a port wine barrel. This dark, cocoa-brown, cold-fermented lager, weaves together layers of malt, toffee, and molasses. The port wine barrel-aging adds flavors of oak plank, vanilla, dried fruit, and marzipan. The ideal pairing for your favorite winter comfort meal or that cozy night by the fire.

Lakefront will be releasing this Brewers’ Reserve this Friday, December 20^th just in time for the holidays and any last-minute gifting needs. This liquid gold comes in at a session-able 6.5% and becomes available in their online ordering menu starting at 9am that day, when you can schedule a pickup time over the weekend. The cans will also be available for purchase at their main bar when they open their doors at 11am, while supplies last. Single cans to-go will run you $3 + tax. A 6-pack will cost $15 + tax.

Click HERE to access their online ordering menu on December 20^th.

Lakefront Brewery

Lakefront Brewery, Inc. distributes its products to over 30 states, Ukraine, Canada, Sweden, and Denmark. Lakefront Brewery is the first brewery in Wisconsin and 22nd brewery in the world to be certified as a B Corporation. Lakefront Brewery also produced the first beer in the United States made from 100% in-state-grown ingredients, including a first-of-its-kind, indigenous Wisconsin yeast strain (Wisconsinite Summer Weiss), the first certified organic brewery and the first gluten-free beer granted approval by the U.S. Government (New Grist). For more information, visit http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com or call (414) 372-8800.

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Selin’s Grove Brewing Closing Until Further Notice

B. Kline — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:44:32 +0000

Selin’s Grove Brewing announcement

Selin’s Grove Brewing Announces Closure

The hits keep coming this week. In a week that had Grand Illusion Cider announce their closure, Mad Princes Brewing, the brewery of 2 Dogz and a Guy, Tied House (former partner of Pour Man’s Brewing), Odd Breed, and sadly far too many more across the country (and even more then abroad as well) in the past month or so – we can now sadly add another to this growing list – Selin’s Grove Brewing.

Like I said, the hits keep coming.

Just in the past month it feels like all we’ve been doing on here is discussing breweries closing, restaurants closing, events cancelling, brewing related websites closing, etc. Sigh.

Just now on their Facebook account, Selin’s Grove Brewing announced:

To all of our Selin’s Grove Brewing patrons:

We just received word that some of the owners of the pub would like for us to close until further notice. We apologize to our loyal customers and hope things will be up and running again soon!

Selin’s Grove Brewing – Facebook Post

Closure

No word on how permanent this is. Speculation will run rampant, but there is no word on how long, what it means, or what it entails. The Selin’s Grove Pub and Brewery and Restaurant was put up for sale in 2020. (Selin’s Grove Pub for Sale.)

Selin’s Grove Brewery is located at 121 N Market St, Selinsgrove, PA 17870.

We will keep you posted and updated when we hear anything.

More Information on Selin’s Grove Brewing

The following comes via Untappd.

Selin’s Grove Brewing is listed as a brewpub from Selinsgrove, PA. They have 168 unique beers, and over 21,000 ratings for a global average rating of 3.82 (as of 7.16.24). Their Untappd description reads: “Selin’s Grove Brewing has been brewing in a variety of styles for over 24 years.We, Steve and Heather, started brewing professionally in 1993 at New Belgium Brewing during a period of immense growth. In early 1996 we settled on the current location for our small brewery and pub. We enjoy creating great beers & getting to know customers. Known locally as simply ‘the pub’. The pub offers a selection of Pa. made; hard ciders, distilled spirits, wines, & guest beer, plus our own draft root beer and draft cold brewed coffee. The menu consists of thoughtfully prepared, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, an entre special and desserts. Dining in the garden is available weather permitting, in the winter find a cozy spot near a fireplace or a seat at our friendly bar. Located in a stately stone governor’s mansion, circa 1816, which is on the national register of historic places.”

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Mad Princes Brewing Announces Upcoming Closure

B. Kline — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:00:49 +0000

Mad Princes Brewing has Announced Their Upcoming Closure

Mad Princes Brewing Announces Upcoming Closure

Sigh…. another Pennsylvania brewery has announced that they will be closing soon. On the heels of Mellow Mink Announcing Their Upcoming Closure; Mad Princes Brewing has just announced via their social media pages that they too will be closing. Mad Princes Brewing is located in Doylestown, PA and currently has no firm date for their last day of operations. They have made recent posts about beers being put on tap. The brewery – which has no confirmed end date yet has stated they will maintain the hours they have listed on Facebook and Google, can be located at 2537 Bogarts Tavern Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902.

The Announcement

Mad Princes Brewing took to social media today to announce their upcoming closure. Their announcement reads:

Friends, it is with a sad & heavy heart that we must make an announcement that has recently become all too common in the craft brewing industry: After over 8 1/2 years, Mad Princes Brewing will be ceasing operations.

We have no firm final date as of yet, at least until the end of July, perhaps a week or two into August. It depends on how long the beer holds out and other factors. To paraphrase the great Stoic Philosopher, John “no IPAs” Rambo – “Mad Princes got themselves killed in COVID, and they didn’t even know it…”

We will miss being part of the Bucks County brewing community, participating in local Beer Festivals & events, being part of the Bucks County Ale Trail, but most of all, you, our customers. Without you, we would not have been able to share this hectic and rewarding journey together.

As a parting shot, we will be releasing later this month our final beer; the last sixtel of the 2022 “St. Lazarus Lemming” Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged Barleywine. It will be limited to two 6oz. pours per visit, no growlers (argh!). 13.8% ABV Oh, Stange glasses and Growler Drains are still available at 50% off. Seacrest out!

Mad Princes Brewing – Facebook Post

Mad Princes Brewing

Mad Princes Brewing logo

Mad Princes Brewing is a small, family-owned brewery located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Founded by brothers Kurt and Brian DeLuca in 2015, the brewery has carved out a niche for itself in the local craft beer scene with its unique and eclectic approach to brewing. The DeLuca brothers, both passionate homebrewers before opening Mad Princes, have a deep appreciation for traditional brewing techniques while also experimenting with innovative and unconventional methods. This blend of respect for tradition and creative exploration is reflected in their diverse range of beer offerings, which includes everything from classic styles like IPAs and stouts to more experimental brews featuring unusual ingredients and flavor combinations.

The brewery itself is housed in a rustic, cozy building that exudes a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The taproom is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a comfortable space to enjoy Mad Princes’ handcrafted beers. In addition to their regular lineup of beers, Mad Princes Brewing is known for its rotating selection of seasonal and limited-edition brews, ensuring that there’s always something new and exciting for patrons to try. The DeLuca brothers often engage directly with their customers, sharing stories about their brewing process and the inspiration behind their creations, fostering a strong sense of community and connection.

Mad Princes Brewing also places a strong emphasis on sustainability and supporting local agriculture. They source many of their ingredients from local farms and strive to minimize their environmental impact through various eco-friendly practices. This commitment to sustainability is an integral part of their brewing philosophy and resonates with their customer base, who appreciate not only the quality and creativity of the beers but also the brewery’s dedication to responsible practices. Through their innovative brews, welcoming atmosphere, and sustainable approach, Mad Princes Brewing has established itself as a beloved fixture in the Doylestown community and a notable player in the broader craft beer industry.

For More Information on Mad Princes Brewing

The following comes via Untappd.

Mad Princes Brewing is a microbrewery from Buckingham, PA. They have 119 unique beers and over 6,600 ratings with a global average rating of 3.67 (as of 7.8.24). Their Untappd description reads: “In a Bucks County kitchen far, far away, two brothers clinked their pints of home brew and stared down destiny with their taste buds. Their palettes charged from years in the wine and coffee industries, Jim & Kurt Ludwig sought to brew uncommon and undervalued styles of beer. As the home brewing operation expanded, they moved from Jim’s kitchen to the breezeway, then to the patio, the garage, and finally Mad Princes Brewing in Buckingham, PA. Under a roof fit for a king, Jim took the royal Manager’s seat, and Kurt donned the Brewmaster’s crown.”

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The Ultimate Guide to Craft Beer Tasting: Unlocking Flavor Profiles in 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Craft Beer Tasting: Unlocking Flavor Profiles in 2025

Understanding Beer Styles

The Five Steps of Beer Tasting

1. Appearance

2. Aroma

3. Taste

4. Mouthfeel

5. Overall Impression

Enhancing Your Tasting Skills

Exploring Beer and Food Pairings

The Future of Craft Beer

LAKEFRONT BREWERY HITS DOUBLE DIGITS WITH THEIR BEER HALL EXCLUSIVE BREWERS’ RESERVE RELEASES

LAKEFRONT BREWERY HITS DOUBLE DIGITS WITH THEIR BEER HALL EXCLUSIVE BREWERS’ RESERVE RELEASES

Lakefront Brewery

Other Lakefront Brewery Articles

Thank You For Reading

Selin’s Grove Brewing Closing Until Further Notice

Selin’s Grove Brewing Announces Closure

Closure

More Information on Selin’s Grove Brewing

Brewery News

Thank You For Reading

Mad Princes Brewing Announces Upcoming Closure

Mad Princes Brewing Announces Upcoming Closure

The Announcement

Mad Princes Brewing

For More Information on Mad Princes Brewing

Brewery News

Thank You For Reading