USDA Organic is a label that carries a whole host of meanings. When talking about organic beer, the idea is that every ingredient that went into the beer, from grain to yeast to hops, abides by USDA organic standards. So what are those standards?

When we’re asked how many calories beer contains, it’s not a simple answer. Depending on the beer, one may have as few as 85 calories, or as many as 300 calories. So how can you tell the difference?

Virtually every single beer* you’ve ever enjoyed can be broken into one of two main types: ale or lager. The determining factor between the two? Yeast. 

To us, beer has a wonderfully refreshing quality. It’s fizzy, flavorful, and just that perfect balance between light and full-bodied that almost requires a satisfied “ahhhhhh” after every sip. Of course, not every beer is perfect for a warm summer day. Some are better suited for winter evenings by the fire, others for pairing with dinner. But in this blog, we’re thinking of the lighter, fizzy beers—the Pilsners, the saisons, the witbiers—that perfectly complement a warm day. What exactly are the individual parts that make up a satisfying, flavorful, and refreshing beer?