Beer: News, Reviews and Brewing Trends

Love beer? This tag collects everything we publish about beer — breaking news, brewery openings, new cans on shelves, tasting notes and practical tips to help you pick and enjoy a pint. Whether you’re into easy-drinking lagers or heavy barrel-aged stouts, you’ll find clear, useful pieces here from RealTime TV News.

Expect short news updates when a popular brewery launches a new beer, or when laws and licensing changes affect taprooms in your city. We cover festivals, collaborations, supply issues and product recalls so you know what’s happening right now. Local stories matter: we publish on-the-ground reports from beer events and interviews with brewers, not just press releases.

When we review beers we focus on things you can use: aroma, flavor balance, mouthfeel, ABV and freshness. Reviews explain what type of drinker will like the beer — someone who prefers bitter IPAs, those who like malty amber ales, or people looking for sessionable options. We avoid vague praise and tell you whether a beer is worth the price and where to find it.

How we cover beer

Our coverage mixes quick news bites and deeper how-to pieces. For news we rely on brewery announcements, official statements and event coverage. For reviews and guides, our writers taste multiple examples, compare styles, and call out key details like canning dates, packaging quality and serving recommendations. We aim for clear, honest info so you can decide whether to buy or skip.

Quick tips for buying and tasting beer

Check the date on the can or bottle. Many hop-forward beers lose punch after a few weeks. Look at ABV: under 5% is sessionable; over 8% is more of a slow sipper. Know the style: IPAs tend to be bitter and aromatic, pilsners crisp and light, stouts rich and roasted. If a label lists IBU (bitterness), use it to compare similar styles.

Serve it right: lighter beers cold (around 3–7°C), ales a bit warmer (8–12°C), and barrel-aged beers around 12–14°C. Use a clean glass — it helps aroma and head retention. When tasting, smell first, then take a small sip to check sweetness, bitterness, and body. Note whether flavors are balanced or if one element overpowers the rest.

Pairing is simple: lagers with spicy food, hoppy beers with fried dishes, malty ambers with grilled meats, and sour beers with rich desserts or salty snacks. If you’re exploring craft beer, try flights at a brewery so you can compare styles without committing to a full pour.

Follow this tag to catch quick updates, honest reviews and practical guides that make picking, tasting and buying beer easier. Got a local brewery we should cover or a beer you want reviewed? Send a short note — we’ll check it out and keep readers in the loop.