--- title: Craft Beer Blog description: Find out what's new with craft beer like new styles, breweries and events that are popping up all over the US. --- [![banner](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/hs-fs/banner.png?width=798&height=100&name=banner.png "banner")](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com) # Craft Beer Blog ## [Growler 101: Everything You Need to Know About Growlers](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/growler-101-everything-you-need-to-know-about-growlers-for-beer) ## [The Health Benefits of Beer [Infographic]](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/the-health-benefits-of-beer-infographic) ## [What it is Protein-Enhanced Beer and Why You Should be Drinking it](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/what-it-is-protein-enhanced-beer-and-why-you-should-be-drinking-it) ## [Top 16 Winter-Themed Craft Beers](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/top-16-winter-themed-craft-beers) ## [21 of the Most Creative Craft Beer Names ](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/21-of-the-most-creative-craft-beer-names) ## [Top 10 Pumpkin Flavored Beers for Fall](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/top-10-pumpkin-flavored-beers-for-fall) ## [Listen to the 23 Bands Coming to Boston Calling This September](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/listen-the-23-bands-coming-to-boston-calling-this-september) ## [Boston's music scene is blowing up this summer: See who is coming to town.](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bostons-music-scene-is-blowing-up-this-summer-pcentersee-who-is-coming-to-town) ## [20+ Wheat Beers to Try for Spring & Summer](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/20-wheat-beers-to-try-for-spring-summer) ## [Best Craft Beers for Fall: 7 Beers You'll Love](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/best-fall-beers) ## [How to Decipher Beer Labels to Find One You'll Enjoy](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/how-to-decipher-beer-labels-to-find-one-youll-enjoy) ## [Dogfish Owner & Craft Beer Visionary, Sam Calagione, Talks About Reinventing Beer](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/dogfish-owner-sam-calagione-talks-about-reinventing-beer) ## [4 Ideas for hosting a "Beer vs Wine" party](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/ideas-for-hosting-a-beer-vs-wine-party) ## [8 Delicious Beer Cocktails ](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/8-delicious-beer-cocktails-) ## [What is your beer IQ? Take the quiz and find out!](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/146701/What-is-your-beer-IQ-Take-the-quiz-and-find-out) ## [4 Health Benefits of Drinking Craft Beer](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/144609/4-Health-Benefits-of-Drinking-Craft-Beer) ## [Beer or Red Wine - Which One is Better?](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/140729/Beer-or-Red-Wine-Which-One-is-Better) ## [A Six Pack of Great Gift Ideas for Beer Lovers](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/139188/A-Six-Pack-of-Great-Gift-Ideas-for-Beer-Lovers) ## [How to Perfectly Pair Beer with Your Thanksgiving Dinner](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/138717/How-to-Perfectly-Pair-Beer-with-Your-Thanksgiving-Dinner) ## [How to Make Delicious & Quick Pumpkin Beer Bread](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/138320/How-to-Make-Delicious-Quick-Pumpkin-Beer-Bread) ## [5 Delicious and Popular Gluten-Free Beers](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/134570/5-Delicious-and-Popular-Gluten-Free-Beers) ## [How to Spot a Bad Beer: Flat, Skunked & Oxidized](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/133869/How-to-Spot-a-Bad-Beer-Flat-Skunked-Oxidized) ## [6 Delicious Beers You Should Absolutely Avoid](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/133490/6-Delicious-Beers-You-Should-Absolutely-Avoid) ## [6 Fun Facts about the Prohibition of Alcohol in the United States](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/119838/6-Fun-Facts-about-the-Prohibition-of-Alcohol-in-the-United-States) ## [How to Make a Michelada in 7 Very Simple Steps](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/129793/How-to-Make-a-Michelada-in-7-Very-Simple-Steps) ## [What is a cask beer or ale?](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/128145/What-is-a-cask-beer-or-ale) ## [5 Noteworthy Parts of the American Craft Beer Fest (#ACBF)](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/127832/5-Noteworthy-Parts-of-the-American-Craft-Beer-Fest-ACBF) ## [Women in Boston: Drop What You're Doing & Join This Saturday Event](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/126594/Women-in-Boston-Drop-What-You-re-Doing-Join-This-Saturday-Event) ## [The Basics of How to Taste a Beer in 4 Simple Steps](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/124813/The-Basics-of-How-to-Taste-a-Beer-in-4-Simple-Steps) ## [How to Pour the Perfect Beer in 3 Simple Steps [With Video]](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/122131/How-to-Pour-the-Perfect-Beer-in-3-Simple-Steps-With-Video) ## [Everything You Need to Know About American Pale Ale Beers](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/123424/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-American-Pale-Ale-Beers) ## [6 Awesome Beer Events to Attend in Boston this Spring!](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/121619/6-Awesome-Beer-Events-to-Attend-in-Boston-this-Spring) ## [Learn About the Many Different Beer Styles [Infographic]](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/121111/Learn-About-the-Many-Different-Beer-Styles-Infographic) ## [Popular Canadian Beers You Didn't Know Were Canadian!](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/120693/Popular-Canadian-Beers-You-Didn-t-Know-Were-Canadian) ## [Top 5 Must-Try Fruity Beers for Spring!](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/120093/Top-5-Must-Try-Fruity-Beers-for-Spring) ## [6 Reasons to Brew Beer At a Location & Not At Your House](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/118638/6-Reasons-to-Brew-Beer-At-a-Location-Not-At-Your-House) ## [Boston Beer Lovers Tell Us the Best Places for Brunch!](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/118249/Boston-Beer-Lovers-Tell-Us-the-Best-Places-for-Brunch) ## [How to Say (and Pronounce) 'Cheers' in 16 Different Languages](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/117723/How-to-Say-and-Pronounce-Cheers-in-16-Different-Languages) ## [5 Top Breweries Tell Us Their Best Beers to Pair with Dark Chocolate](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/117189/5-Top-Breweries-Tell-Us-Their-Best-Beers-to-Pair-with-Dark-Chocolate) ## [Beer and Chocolate Pairing with Taza Chocolate & Drink Craft Beer](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/117243/Beer-and-Chocolate-Pairing-with-Taza-Chocolate-Drink-Craft-Beer) ## [Best Beers to Pair with Chocolate for Valentine's Day!](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/116756/Best-Beers-to-Pair-with-Chocolate-for-Valentine-s-Day) ## [How to Know If You're a Beer Snob ](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/115029/How-to-Know-If-You-re-a-Beer-Snob) ## [3 Things I Learned at the Beer Summit's Winter Jubilee](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/115025/3-Things-I-Learned-at-the-Beer-Summit-s-Winter-Jubilee) ## [7 Things to Know Before Attending the Upcoming Boston Beer Summit](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/114172/7-Things-to-Know-Before-Attending-the-Upcoming-Boston-Beer-Summit) ## [Attention Boston Beer-Lovers! Attend the Upcoming Winter Jubilee Beer Summit](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/113431/Attention-Boston-Beer-Lovers-Attend-the-Upcoming-Winter-Jubilee-Beer-Summit) ## [Brooklyn Brew Shop: The Ideal Christmas Gift for Any Beer Lover](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/109437/Brooklyn-Brew-Shop-The-Ideal-Christmas-Gift-for-Any-Beer-Lover) ## [3 Major Reasons to Buy Your Favorite Craft Beer in a Can](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/89142/3-Major-Reasons-to-Buy-Your-Favorite-Craft-Beer-in-a-Can) ## [7 Twitter accounts every beer lover must follow](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/54617/7-Twitter-accounts-every-beer-lover-must-follow) ## [How to make a 'beer-garita'](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/52706/How-to-make-a-beer-garita) ## [Why all the good girls are drinking good beer](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/50758/Why-all-the-good-girls-are-drinking-good-beer) ## About this blog I'm passionate about exploring the many styles, flavors, and innovations in beer. 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