Why Craft Beer is Better

If you’re a beer lover or even a casual weekend drinker, it’s more than likely that you’ve heard the term Craft Beer tossed around in conversation. But what exactly is craft beer? And why should you chose it instead of the mass marketed beers that you’ve been sipping on since graduating high school? Well here’s 3 key reasons why you should abandon your loyalty to mass produced beers and start experiencing the incredible world that is the craft beer industry.  

Starting things off with the most important reason to convert: Craft Beer simply TASTES  BETTER. While mass marketed beer companies focus on their profit margins to commercialize big events, such as the Superbowl. Craft brewers prefer to spend their time perfecting their flavors in order to offer beer lovers a unique experience through their pints. With the growing popularity of the craft beer industry, it’s never been easier to find the right beer for your taste preference; ensuring you aren’t forced into the one-size-fits-all flavor that the mainstream beer offers. 

Another great reason to choose craft beer over the basic brands: Craft Beer generally contains MORE ALCOHOL. The average alcohol by volume (ABV) content of a craft beer ranges from 5% to 10%, with some specialty beers offering up to 40%! Contrasting the watery mass produced beers that usually sit between an ABV of 4-6% and sometimes even offering as little as 2%. That’s right, the basic brands of beer that have been flying off the shelves for decades are essentially glorified bread water. In other words, you may have to consume two or three mainstream cold-ones just to match the ABV you could get from a good quality craft beer. This fact will not only save you money, but it will also save your bladder several trips to the washroom! 

The third and final key reason to shift your loyalty is: Craft Beer Supports the Local Economy. When you spend your money on the mass produced beers, your money is going directly to the pockets of rich executives and producers all over the world. However, when you choose to buy a good craft beer, the money is going to support a brewery that is likely in your area. The best part is that most local breweries give back to the community by funding local charities and hosting community events and sports teams. Meaning, when you support the local brewery, you are helping your own community thrive. 

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