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The Don of Beer

@thedonofbeer.bsky.social
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Cerevisaphile. Uisgebeathaist. Writer. Consultant. Mashing to the beat of my own drummer. Cenosillicaphobic. Sometimes I post affiliate links. www.dontse.beer

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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
I've updated this article to include the announced final table beers. Read it here! www.forbes.com/sites/dontse...
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The Best Beers In America, According To The 2026 Great American Beer Festival
The Great American Beer Festival is the largest commercial beer competition in the United States. Winners were announced at the outdoor festival on Oct. 11, 2026.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Winners of the Great American Beer Festival were just announced! www.forbes.com/sites/dontse...
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The Best Beers In America, According To The 2026 Great American Beer Festival
The Great American Beer Festival is the largest commercial beer competition in the United States. Winners were announced at the outdoor festival on October 11, 2026.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
My latest for @forbes.com is about a surprise Goose Island release. www.forbes.com/sites/dontse...
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Goose Island Announces Surprise Release Of Addition Variant Of Acclaimed Bourbon County Stout
Goose Island Beer Co. has announced the surprise release of a very limited quantity of a sixth variant of its acclaimed Bourbon County Brand Stout.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Here are the winners of the 2026 Canada Beer Cup! www.forbes.com/sites/dontse...
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The Best Beers In Canada, According To The 2026 Canada Beer Cup
The Canada Beer Cup is Canada’s only national beer competition. Winners of the fourth annual edition were announced at a gala in Calgary, Alberta on October 8, 2026.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Oktoberfest 2026 by the numbers: www.forbes.com/sites/dontse...
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Over 1.7 Million Gallons Of Beer Flowed During Oktoberfest 2026
It’s the world’s largest annual beer party and the 191st edition was no exception, despite being the shortest edition in modern times.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"Oh, cool!" - anonymous listener "Wow!" - anonymous listener "That's interesting!" - anonymous listener Have a listen to the latest episode of the All About Beer Podcast to see if you agree with these listeners. We talk with two experts about cream ale! allaboutbeer.com/what-is-crea...
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Cream Ale is America’s Original Beer Style - All About Beer
Cream ale is a truly American beer style. Reflecting the agriculture of the northeast where the style originates, cream ale showcases corn and high diastatic power malt. In many respects, it is a simp...
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Fresh Hop Ale Festival is coming! www.forbes.com/sites/dontse...
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The Fresh Hop Ale Festival Is A Celebration Of The Agriculture Of Beer
Since 2003, the Fresh Hop Ale Festival has showcased the agricultural aspects of hops. This year's festival runs on October 10, 2026 at Yakima's State Fair Park.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The best lambic is made in Alberta??? www.forbes.com/sites/dontse...
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How This Alberta Brewery Made The Best Lambic-Style Beer, Per The World Beer Awards
At the 2026 World Beer Awards, Blind Enthusiasm Brewing was awarded best Gueuze and best Kriek in the world. Both are traditional Belgian beer styles.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Oktoberfest starts on Saturday. They drink some beer at it. allaboutbeer.com/oktoberfest-...
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The World’s Longest Wedding Reception is a Celebration of Beer -
Oktoberfest Started With A Wedding, But Today It's The Best Reason To Drink Beer with Friends
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
My latest: www.forbes.com/sites/dontse...
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This Canadian Province Thinks Its Grains Make The Best Whiskey
“Alberta Whisky” is now legally defined. The Canadian province wants the world to know that its grains are the best in the world for making whiskey.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I guest hosted the Drink Beer Think Beer With John Holl, again. I spoke with Bale Breaker Brewing Company about what makes their brewery special (spoiler alert: it has something to do with hops). share.transistor.fm/s/e1831196
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Why Bale Breaker Beers Are A (Top)Cut Above | Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl
Back in Yakima for a second week and visiting another brewery. This time it’s Bale Breaker, the famed Washington brewery with its very own hop fields. Don Tse is again in the host seat and sitting dow...
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The latest episode of the @allaboutbeer.bsky.social Podcast is out! We talk about Oktoberfest, the beer and the party! Have a listen! share.transistor.fm/s/4f52c8b3
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Oktoberfest Traditions Past and Present: How Germans and Americans Celebrate The World's Most Famous Beer Event | All About Beer
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Oktoberfest season! What started with a Bavarian royal wedding and horse race has turned into one of the biggest parties on the planet with tents, games, ride...
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
It was great the write for The Scene again. thescenecalgary.com/food-and-dri...
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All the Tools in the Shed - The Scene
Tool Shed Brewery wins big with a new WestJet contract, bringing its Alberta-made beer to travellers — and Calgarians get a prize, too.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I got to guest host the Drink Beer Think Beer Podcast. I chat with Single Hill Brewing Company about how they showcase the agriculture of hops in their beers. Have a listen! allaboutbeer.com/single-hill-...
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Single Hill Kicks Off the 2026 Hop Harvest in Yakima -
Zach Turner talks about brewing fresh hop ales.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
This was published a couple of weeks ago in Where Calgary Magazine, but I forgot to share it. Congratulations to Tool Shed Brewing Company and WestJet! wherecalgary.ca/2026/08/04/t...
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Where Beer Takes Flight
Since 2014, Calgarians have enjoyed beer in the taproom of Tool Shed Brewing Company. It's now taking flight on WestJet.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I wrote this for @allaboutbeer.bsky.social Magazine! allaboutbeer.com/everything-y...
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Everything You Know About Saison is Wrong - All About Beer
Historical research is changing the way brewers—and drinkers—thing about saison
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
I'm pretty excited to share my first ever byline in @vinepair.com 2026 is the 100th anniversary of Route 66. So here are 66 breweries you can visit on Route 66. It's the ultimate road trip! vinepair.com/articles/66-...
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Route 66 Turns 100: A Brewery-by-Brewery Road Trip Guide From Chicago to Santa Monica
Starting in Chicago, running through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, and ending in Santa Monica, Calif., Route 66 was established in 1926. Although Route 66 was officially ...
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The first Monday of the month is always new episode day for the All About Beer Podcast. In this episode, we take a deep dive into Saison, with interviews with Yvan De Baets and is/was Brewing. allaboutbeer.com/is-saison-th...
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Is Saison the Most Versatile Beer Style? - All About Beer
Far from being a singular style, saison offers both drinkers and brewers a menagerie of possibilities.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
My latest for @forbes.com is about one of the premier whiskey bars in the United States. www.forbes.com/sites/dontse...
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Why One Of America’s Premier Whiskey Bars Doesn’t Focus On Numbers Anymore
Once boasting America’s largest whiskey collection, Jack Rose Dining Saloon no longer claims to be the biggest, choosing to focus on quality and accessibility.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Bonus episode! If you just can’t get enough of my voice and nerdy questions, have I got good news for you! Here is a bonus episode of the All About Beer Podcast. allaboutbeer.com/the-salvo-ad...
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The Salvo Advantage – How Peaceful Side Brewing is Adding Flavor Without Sacrificing Beer Loss - All About Beer
How Hopsteiner’s advanced hop products helped the brewery reformulate flagship beers while achieving improvements in cost, yield, shelf stability, and flavor.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I wrote this. Ergo, you should probably read it. allaboutbeer.com/eating-and-d...
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Eating and Drinking in Colonial America - All About Beer
Early American gastronomy reflected time and place
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Today, Goose Island announced their annual Bourbon County release. Read about the variants here: www.forbes.com/sites/dontse...
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Goose Island Announces 2026 Bourbon County Stout Lineup
Goose Island announced it will release five variants of its iconic Bourbon County Stout for 2026. All six beers will be available for sale on Black Friday, which this year falls on November 27.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The United States of America is 250 years old! Happy birthday, America! In the latest episode of the All About Beer podcast, we talk about what beer would have been like at the time of the birth of the nation. Have a listen! lnkd.in/gZbveTjW
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
My latest for @forbes.com is about a cool collaboration between @longwoodgardens.bsky.social and Victory Brewing Company. www.forbes.com/sites/dontse...
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The @le-tourdefrance.bsky.social started today. www.forbes.com/sites/dontse...
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9 Cycling-Themed Breweries To Enjoy During The Tour De France
The 2026 edition of the world’s most famous bicycle race runs July 4 to July 26. Having a beer while watching coverage is a great way to enjoy the 21 stages of the race.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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WestJet First Major North American Airline To Offer Only Craft Beer
WestJet is partnering with Tool Shed Brewing to offer craft beer. No beer from multinational breweries will be available, a first for any Northern American airline.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Why the Great American Beer Festival is moving outdoors. My latest for Forbes.com. www.forbes.com/sites/dontse...
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Surprise! There's a bonus episode of the @allaboutbeer.bsky.social Podcast! I learn about Hopsteiner products from NoDa Brewing Company. Have a listen! allaboutbeer.com/what-if-usin...
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What if Using Less Hops Made Beer More Hoppy? - All About Beer
Get to know thiolized flavor from advanced hop products.
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Bonus episode of the @allaboutbeer.bsky.social Podcast! Thanks @sennosphere.bsky.social for explaining your technology! allaboutbeer.com/improving-fe...
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Improving Fermentation with Data - All About Beer
Fermentation is a black box. What exactly is going inside those tanks?
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Listen. allaboutbeer.com/the-budding-...
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The Budding Science of New Yeast Strains - All About Beer
Thanks to new scientific developments, there are new yeast strains, designed to work better in current breweries
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Listen. allaboutbeer.com/the-budding-...
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The Budding Science of New Yeast Strains - All About Beer
Thanks to new scientific developments, there are new yeast strains, designed to work better in current breweries
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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
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