Category: Beer Smack

  
Don’t Believe the Special Release Hype!? Beer Smack by

There’s a growing trend among brewers to craft a big beer, name it something demonic or outlandish, and create a big buzz around its release by using grassroots word-of-mouth marketing.

Defining “Extreme Beer” Beer Smack by

For years now, the concept of extreme beer has been twisted by the media to make for eye-catching headlines. Extreme beer is what keeps beer interesting.

One Year of BeerAdvocate Magazine! Beer Smack by

Despite never publishing a magazine before, going against the grain, breaking a lot of publishing rules, and running on a pure passion for beer and a dream, we’re still here.

Tell Us The Truth Beer Smack by

Consumers simply have a right to know exactly what they’re drinking, where it’s from, and who made it. We have the right to know the truth.

Moved By An Inch, Or Two Beer Smack by

The brothers pay their respects to the late Beer Hunter, Michael Jackson.

Back to School, BA-style Beer Smack by

But when it comes to learning more about beer, most people are stumped.

Craft Beer is Going to Fade Beer Smack by

This so-called “resurgence” of craft beer is not a new trend or fad.

Great Food Demands Great Beer Beer Smack by

Most fine-dining restaurants fail at beer. They’ll put all of their focus on creating extensive wine and spirit lists, while beer is treated as inferior.

The Top 50 American Breweries of 2007 Beer Smack by

We wondered what beer geeks think the top 50 American breweries in US are as of 2007.

Time to Put the “Advocate” into BeerAdvocate Beer Smack by

How BeerAdvocate will become more involved, socially and politically, to advocate for beer.

Has Beer Become a Luxury Item? Beer Smack by

Beer still has a long way to go before it’s viewed as a high-end luxury item by the masses.

Embrace Your Inner Beer Geek! Beer Smack by

Love ’em or hate ’em, beer geeks play a key roll in the beer industry, particularly when it comes to today’s booming craft beer scene.

Hate the Name, Not the Beer Beer Smack by

Who woulda thunk the Extreme Beer movement would actually be the catalyst for a massive boom in American creative brewing?

Welcome to the Inaugural Issue of BeerAdvocate Magazine Beer Smack by

Now, we’re sure some of you are thinking: Why publish a magazine when you already host the “best beer website” in the world?