--- title: Craft Beer Blog (2) description: Find out what's new with craft beer like new styles, breweries and events that are popping up all over the US. (2) --- [![banner](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/hs-fs/banner.png?width=798&height=100&name=banner.png "banner")](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com) # Craft Beer Blog ## [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) Posted by [Sarah Bedrick](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/author/sarah-bedrick) on Nov 1, 2013 2:34:09 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) *This blog post is a guest post - check out their bio information:Headquartered in the #1 city to drink craft beer, San Diego’s [PC Housing](http://www.pchousing.com/) provides temporary furnished apartments for short-term rentals all over the country. Follow them on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pchousing), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/pchousing), or [their blog](http://www.pchousing.com/blog/) to find out how they can make you feel at home wherever you are!* [Read More](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/how-to-decipher-beer-labels-to-find-one-youll-enjoy) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/how-to-decipher-beer-labels-to-find-one-youll-enjoy#comments-listing) Topics: [beers](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/topic/beers) ## [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) Posted by [Sarah Bedrick](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/author/sarah-bedrick) on Oct 31, 2013 1:22:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) I'll never forget the first time I tried Dogfish Head's wildly popular [90 Minute IPA](http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/year-round-brews/90-minute-ipa.htm). It was that life changing ![dogfish-head-90-minute](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/hs-fs/hub/100483/file-365016263.png)beer that somehow made me - a beer novice - understand the passion that goes in to brewing beer, and appreciate and respect it. After that first sip, I promised myself that I was going to start a beer blog - and look, here we are. [Read More](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/dogfish-owner-sam-calagione-talks-about-reinventing-beer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/dogfish-owner-sam-calagione-talks-about-reinventing-beer#comments-listing) ## [4 Ideas for hosting a "Beer vs Wine" party](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/ideas-for-hosting-a-beer-vs-wine-party) Posted by [Sarah Bedrick](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/author/sarah-bedrick) on Oct 3, 2013 9:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) *This is a guest post by Blake Daniels. Blake is a stay at home dad with a passion for the simple **things **in life. On any given day, you’d most likely find him spending quality time with his family, brewing and enjoying beer or mowing the lawn.* [Read More](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/ideas-for-hosting-a-beer-vs-wine-party) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/ideas-for-hosting-a-beer-vs-wine-party#comments-listing) Topics: [Beer Party Ideas](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/topic/beer-party-ideas) ## [8 Delicious Beer Cocktails ](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/8-delicious-beer-cocktails-) Posted by [Sarah Bedrick](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/author/sarah-bedrick) on Aug 12, 2013 1:29:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Beer cocktails are nothing new, however, they are now making an impressive showing on restaurant ![beer_cocktail](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/hs-fs/hub/100483/file-253660507.jpg?width=287&name=file-253660507.jpg)menus and pub menus everywhere. Not sure what a beer cocktail is? It's basically a cocktail comprised mainly of beer - along with some type of alcochol.  [Read More](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/8-delicious-beer-cocktails-) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/8-delicious-beer-cocktails-#comments-listing) Topics: [beer cocktails](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/topic/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) Posted by [Sarah Bedrick](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/author/sarah-bedrick) on Apr 23, 2013 8:01:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) *This article/quiz was contributed by the amazing Elena Roundtree on behalf of [Washington MAST](http://washingtonclass12permit.com/). Elena herself is an beer lover who thinks the drink hasn’t been getting the credit it deserves. For more great beer (and other alcoholic drink) tips and recipes, follow Washington MAST on [G+](https://plus.google.com/u/0/101050571494322938218/posts).* [Read More](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/146701/What-is-your-beer-IQ-Take-the-quiz-and-find-out) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/146701/What-is-your-beer-IQ-Take-the-quiz-and-find-out#comments-listing) ## [4 Health Benefits of Drinking Craft Beer](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/144609/4-Health-Benefits-of-Drinking-Craft-Beer) Posted by [Sarah Bedrick](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/author/sarah-bedrick) on Mar 7, 2013 8:57:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) For years and years, wine drinkers have been indulging without guilt. They’re able to do![beer health benefits ocean view](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/hs-fs/file-22752343-jpg/images/beer-health-benefits-ocean-view.jpg?width=396&height=396&name=beer-health-benefits-ocean-view.jpg) so thanks to the health benefits that wine has to offer. Unfortunately, beer drinkers everywhere have had no choice but to sit by and watch. When faced with the excuse of “but wine is great for heart health” what can a beer drinker respond with? [Read More](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/144609/4-Health-Benefits-of-Drinking-Craft-Beer) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/144609/4-Health-Benefits-of-Drinking-Craft-Beer#comments-listing) Topics: [health benefits of beer](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/topic/health-benefits-of-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) Posted by [Sarah Bedrick](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/author/sarah-bedrick) on Jan 17, 2013 10:47:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As beer grows in popularity - more and more discussions have been taking place around which is better overall - beer or red wine. They both have their own health perks, pair nicely with certain foods, have different styles from different regions to try - but which one is much better.  ![Beer versus Red Wine Infographic](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/hs-fs/file-14541780-jpg/images/beer_versus_red_wine_infographic.jpg) [Read More](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/140729/Beer-or-Red-Wine-Which-One-is-Better) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/140729/Beer-or-Red-Wine-Which-One-is-Better#comments-listing) Topics: [beer](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/topic/beer) ## [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) Posted by [Sarah Bedrick](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/author/sarah-bedrick) on Dec 3, 2012 12:02:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![mine beer bands gift ideas](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/hs-fs/file-10053071-png/images/mine-beer-bands.png?width=267&height=370&name=mine-beer-bands.png)For far too long beer lovers have not been getting the respect they deserve. Why can’t a beer tasting be just as posh and sophisticated as a wine tasting? When a wine lover crafts his or her knowledge to become an expert in the subtleties of different wines, he or she is seen as connoisseur - why can’t the same hold true for beer lovers? In countries around the world beer has a rich history - including America. In fact, many of our founding fathers (including George Washington himself) were avid beer drinkers. It’s high time to celebrate beer drinkers, and here is a six pack of great gifts for the beer lover in your life. [Read More](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/139188/A-Six-Pack-of-Great-Gift-Ideas-for-Beer-Lovers) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/139188/A-Six-Pack-of-Great-Gift-Ideas-for-Beer-Lovers#comments-listing) Topics: [beer gifts](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/topic/beer-gifts) ## [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) Posted by [Sarah Bedrick](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/author/sarah-bedrick) on Nov 21, 2012 2:34:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) With the ever-increasing range of [beer styles](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/121111/Learn-About-the-Many-Different-Beer-Styles-Infographic) available today - it has never been easier to![beer nfl turkey](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/hs-fs/file-10052870-jpg/images/beer-nfl-turkey.jpg?width=321&height=220&name=beer-nfl-turkey.jpg) pair your favorite meals with a perfect beer. While most people traditionally think of wine when they consider meal pairings - beer should absolutely not be ruled out any longer. [Read More](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/138717/How-to-Perfectly-Pair-Beer-with-Your-Thanksgiving-Dinner) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/138717/How-to-Perfectly-Pair-Beer-with-Your-Thanksgiving-Dinner#comments-listing) Topics: [beer pairing](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/topic/beer-pairing), [beer recipes](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/topic/beer-recipes) ## [How to Make Delicious & Quick Pumpkin Beer Bread](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/138320/How-to-Make-Delicious-Quick-Pumpkin-Beer-Bread) Posted by [Sarah Bedrick](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/author/sarah-bedrick) on Nov 15, 2012 11:31:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) While many consider pumpking just a seasonal favorite, we here believe it is becoming much more![pumpkin beer bread recipe](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/hs-fs/file-10053106-jpg/images/pumpkin-beer-bread.jpg) of an evergreen staple in today's society. This is an easy, yet delicious recipe for pumpking beer bread which you can bring to a potluck, a family gathering or even a work function. No matter the function, this festive pumpkin beer bread will do the trick - we promise. [Read More](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/138320/How-to-Make-Delicious-Quick-Pumpkin-Beer-Bread) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/bid/138320/How-to-Make-Delicious-Quick-Pumpkin-Beer-Bread#comments-listing) Topics: [beer recipes](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/topic/beer-recipes) [Previous](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/page/1) [All posts](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/all) [Next](https://www.thegirlsguidetobeer.com/beer-blog/page/3) ## About this blog I'm passionate about exploring the many styles, flavors, and innovations in beer. 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