Certain red flags at breweries should send you running -- away from dirty taprooms with offensive beer names and toward the ...

A few years ago I decided to get certified as a Cicerone—the beer version of a sommelier. During my studies, I learned what constitutes a “Beer Clean” glass. It was honestly something I’d never ...

As dramatic as it sounds, bands of bubbles that cling to the sides of a freshly poured beer indicate the place you ordered it from has no business in serving beer. Here I am, at a restaurant in a ...

Ever noticed the bartender at a brewery rinsing your glass before they pour a beer? Well, you're in luck — that just means ...

Half the draw of going out to bars and restaurants (for some of us, anyway) is that you’re paying someone to take care of the dishes for you. And while these establishments typically have cleanliness ...

Cute cats, watch out. Photos of empty beer glasses are taking over the Twitterverse. In early February, beer drinkers began tweeting images of their pint glasses -- with nothing in them but suds. Why?

When the City Paper‘s annual Beer Issue hit the racks with a photo of a full, frosty, glass stein on the cover, local craft beer enthusiasts were not happy. Our passion for craft beer begets passion ...

Have you ever walked into a pub or restaurant, ordered a familiar craft beer and then wondered why it doesn’t taste right? The answer, more of than not, is a dirty tap line. The fourth edition of a ...

I doubt you’re working with any reagents or chemicals that pose a threat in residue form, but there are still moments when a triple rinse feels justified. Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor.

It’s no secret that flavorful craft beer is best enjoyed out of a glass, ideally a style-appropriate and beer-clean glass that beautifully showcases the flavorful liquid it holds. But with more craft ...