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Haunted Winter Cabin Gingerbread House

This rustic gingerbread house is lovely in the snow, with fieldstone walls, a fireplace, and a festive holiday wreath on the door. But not everything is as it seems. Something from beyond the grave as returned to haunt this cabin in the woods.

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The Mythology of Rabid Brewing

Fantasy and mythology drive much of what husband and wife team Tobias Cichon and Raiye Rosado do at Rabid Brewing. As the brewery celebrates their 4th anniversary, I sat down with the pair to talk about the passion behind their brewery, the mythological backstories behind their beers, and the sense of adventure the keeps them pursuing their dream.

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How to Host a Beer and Chocolate Pairing

Beer and chocolate can pair beautifully together and offer a never-ending variety of possible flavor combinations. Hosting a beer and chocolate pairing in your home can be a fun way to explore those flavors, learn more about your favorite indulgences, and have a new experience with your friends. Here’s how to make a beer and chocolate pairing party a success!

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Feel the Buzz with these 5 Honey Beers

Honey is delicious on its own, but it can give a whole new dimension to craft beers as well. Brewers across the country are brewing with honey in a variety of ways, and the resulting honey beers are a delicious and fascinating tribute to our honey bee friends.

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What Are Oktoberfest Lagers?

Oktoberfest, Marzen, and Festbier, oh my! What’s Oktoberfest, how did the festival get started, and what’s the difference between these German lager styles? A certified beer expert explains the ins and outs of these autumn favorites!

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What Is Malt?

What is malt, how is it made, and what does it do for beer? Malt is the foundational ingredient of beer, and here we learn all about how it get used to make your favorite beer.

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5 Chocolate Beers for Mother’s Day!

Let’s be honest—what mom really wants for Mother’s Day is a drink. And if that drink includes chocolate, all the better! More and more craft breweries are working with ethically-sourced cacao to create delicious and nuanced chocolate beers. Here are five great chocolate beers to enjoy with mom this Mother’s Day.

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