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16 Breweries To Visit During Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 5d

Sometimes it's fun to write a roundup of breweries to visit in a particular area - a beer travel guide of sorts. So, here is one about breweries to visit during Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the world's largest hot air balloon festival.

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Albuquerque is home to the world’s largest hot air balloon festival and many good breweries. New Mexico’s most populous city offers both visual and culinary delights.

The state of the beer industry. “It’s Rough Out There” - All About Beer

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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 6d

The newest episode of the All About Beer Podcast is here. We talk with two industry analysts about WTF is going on. But it's not all doom and gloom. Strap in, friends. It's a wild ride.

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What can we learn from positive trends to take beer into the future?

The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 7d

In September 2025, I tried 123 new (to me) beers. My top five were:

Black Mad Crawler NEIPA Demory Audacieus
Jester King Urban Mutation Batch #2
Original Pattern Yamagata Rice Lager
Schutzengarten Kaugbier
Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye Aged In Ruthless Barrels

Meet The Artist Who Paints With Beer

The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 7d

I wrote this fun piece for @forbes.com about a cool artist who paints with beer!

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Since 2008, Karen Eland has been painting with beer as one of her preferred pigments, taking the occasional sip for inspiration.

The Most Underappreciated Part of the Oktoberfest Experience - All About Beer

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I wrote this fun piece about German beer garden tables for All About Beer Magazine.

Prost!

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The tables are so closely identified with German beer culture, one is tempted to yell “Prost” upon seeing them.

How To Celebrate Oktoberfest Like You’re In Munich

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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 20d

My latest for @forbes.com is a fun piece about celebrating Oktoberfest in North America.

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For those who can’t make the trip to Munich for the world’s largest beer party, there are ways to celebrate with Oompah in North America.

AAB 080: How Evaluating Beer Enhances Your Life

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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 20d

New podcast episode!!!

In episode 80 of the All About Beer Podcast, we talk with two tasting experts and educators about evaluating beer. Tasting beer is fun and getting better at it enhances your life!

Have a listen!

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Podcast Episode · All About Beer · 2025-09-18 · 49m

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3BR Distillery in New Jersey Is Giving Peas A Chance

The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · 24d

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Here is a short article about a distillery in New Jersey doing something unique and cool: www.forbes.com/sites/dontse...

Based on a family recipe, 3BR Distillery makes vodka from peas, which has the added benefit of making it the only carbon-neutral distillery in New Jersey.

Should Czech Lager Feature Diacetyl? - All About Beer

The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · Sep 4

We interviewed the Deputy Brewmaster from Budvar! He has interesting theories about decoction mashing, whole leaf hops, diacetyl and many other things. Czech this out!

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Petr Kosin, Budvar's Deputy Brewmaster talks about how Budvar goes from Czech ingredients to your local shop.

St. George Spirits Made A Whiskey For Sierra Nevada Beer Lovers

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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · Sep 1

In August 2025, I tried 84 new (to me) beers. My top five were:

@WeAreBrewsters Railjet Czech Dark Lager
Godspeed Skelpnik
@LindemansBeers Cuvée René Oude Gueuze 2020 Vintage
@SierraNevada Trip In the Woods Rum Barrel-Aged Quad
@VanHenionbrew Leichtbier

#TheDons5

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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · Sep 1

My latest for @forbes.com is about a cool whiskey made by @stgeorgespirits.bsky.social from @sierranevadabeer.bsky.social Ruthless Rye IPA.

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St. George Spirits is releasing only 750 bottles of Ruthless, a whiskey made from distilled Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA and aged for almost a decade.

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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · Aug 22

My latest for @forbes.com is an update on the one-year anniversary of the Estate Whiskey Alliance.

Read it here: www.forbes.com/sites/dontse...

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A Deep Dive Into Uncommonly Good Kentucky Common - All About Beer

The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · Aug 21

In the latest episode of the @allaboutbeer.bsky.social Podcast, we take a deep dive into Kentucky Common. It's a cool regional, historic beer style. Have you had one? Did you like it?

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There’s Nothing Like a Good, Cold Beer in the Summer - All About Beer

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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · Aug 17

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The Don of Beer @thedonofbeer.bsky.social · Aug 7

In the latest episode of the @allaboutbeer.bsky.social Podcast, we talk about summer seasonals. What makes them "summer"? Is it just marketing? Or do these beers evoke something special?

Listen here!
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What really makes a summer beer fit for summer?