Barleywine: Big in Strength, Bold in Complexity


Barleywine is the original heavy hitter, characterized by its full body and high strength, usually between 8% and 12% ABV.…

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The Art and Science of Barrel-Aged Beer


BARRELS ARE INGREDIENTS TOO Barrel-aged beer, or beer aged in wine and spirits barrels, often develops unique, complex flavor profiles…

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From Farm to Glass: A Seasonal Strawberry Story


SUMMER IS FOR STRAWBERRIES Seasonal food is not only fresher, but it’s also more nutritious, tastes better, and doesn’t have…

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On the Rise: Brewing with Rice


Here at Pure, we enjoy brewing with rice in certain beers. It makes for a dry beer with nice floral…

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Cryo Hops – New Technology to Extract the Classic Flavors we want


Curious about Cryo Hops? Read on… A PURE LOVE FOR LUPULIN If you’re an IPA fan, you’re likely in love…

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A Modern Times Coffee Collaboration: From Colombia to your Cup


We teamed up with our fellow coffee loving friends at Modern Times to bring you a very special bag of…

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The Story Behind Lief: How a Belgian Tradition Takes New Roots in San Diego


ORIGINAL SAN DIEGO FLAVORS STEEPED IN OLD TRADITION The very first brew we ever brewed–Lief–has origins way back, long before…

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What is a Real Ale anyway?


Have you ever tried cask beer or bottle conditioned beer? If so, then you’ve likely had “real ale”. But what…

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Yakima Chief Hops & an Idaho-grown IPA, Seven Samurai


Yakima Chief Hops–a 100% grower-owned global supplier of premium quality hops–is at the heart of our Seven Samurai IPA story.…

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Raspberries: the JSM Organics difference


Organic gold, double gold, and red raspberries have once again made their way into our annual barrel-aged collaboration with Fruition…

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