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Today, we are at another interesting intersection of brewing culture: brewing beer for those who are gluten sensitive. Beer contains gluten. Barley, wheat, and rye are widely used in today’s beer scene. They gladly contribute to beer’s deliciousness—and, its gluten-ness. However, there are those who have sensitivities to gluten who are being left out of this beer revolution that is taking place all around us. Some breweries are embracing our gluten intolerant friends and providing them with the liquid gold their palates crave.

February is a great month. There is Groundhog Day for summer lovers, followed by the Super bowl, and don’t forget the infamous Valentine's Day. I think the best thing about February, is the romance I feel with stout month. An entire month dedicated to one of the most beautiful beer styles. Standing stout | celebrating stouts in february.

I will bet you a frosty beer that you’re looking for the most creative gift for your favorite craft brew lover this holiday season. Why not buy your dedicated drinker a brewery? If you thought the price tag was going to ruin the surprise, now you really can own a piece of the pint. Buy me a brewery! and other crafty holiday beer gifts. Bathtub Row Co-Op Membership   Bathtub Row Brewing in Los Alamos, New Mexico is one of only a few co-op breweries currently operating in the country (Black Star Co-Op – Austin, TX, Flying Bike Cooperative –...

All right, Tapped Life knows that craft beer lovers are dog lovers but even we were surprised when we started doing a little research on the subject. I mean DAMN…do brewers love their dogs. They will pretty much do anything to shower their best friend with craft brewed love (and fame) all in the name of great crafted beer. In dog beers i've only had one. There are breweries with dog in their names, there are breweries named for dogs, there are breweries owned by dogs, there are dog named beers and beers for dogs, there are dog-friendly breweries and...

Here at Tapped Life, we occasionally review beer. We drink it quite often, but don’t always feel the need to pontificate on it. You like a beer or you don’t, and someone else feels the same way or differently. Life goes on. You drink more beer. Here at Tapped Life we review books even less frequently then we review beer. Although that doesn’t mean there aren’t good books about beer out there. This one, in particular seems to be incredibly helpful: 99 Ways to Open a Beer Bottle without a Bottle Opener, by Brett Stern (available on Amazon). If you were...