Lately, there have been a number of overly negative articles on the state of beer today. I decided to look at beer in a brighter light, and make a list of 5 things that are RIGHT with beer in America today. Feel free to add anything you think is also right with beer today in the comments below! 1. Selection There is literally a beer for everyone these days. An ultra hoppy ale, a mouth puckering sour, a crisp lager or a creamy stout. You are likely within short driving distance of at least 1 of the > 3,000 breweries in the U.S., and if not, then a liquor store that sells more than BMC. Pair your beer with a meal, pair it with an activity, or just plain have a beer. Any kind you can possibly think up! 2. Accessibility Sure, while there are cliques and snobs out there that may make the beer industry intimidating to some, beer is truly more accessible today than it's ever been. Chances are your local brewery serves up tasting...
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