by Stephen Neis For me when you say “beer” the first thing that pops into my head is “PILSNER” Clean, easy drinking, that lovely kick…read more
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What We’re Drinking: Hamm’s!
What am I drinking? Look, I know why you’re reading this. You want me to put you on to the latest and greatest in beer….read more
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What We’re Drinking: Schell’s Deer Brand Lager
Schell’s Deer Brand is a true Minnesota staple; a smooth, easy-drinking lager from August Schell Brewing Company, the second-oldest family-owned brewery in the country. First…read more
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It’s Time to Talk Oktoberfest
Okay — It’s time. I’ve held off as long as I can. It’s time to talk about Oktoberfest beers. I’ll spare you the history about a wedding 200 years…read more
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A Guide to Hops
The proliferation of craft beer has drawn an ever closer focus on the importance of hop selection, for both the consumer and the brewer. Hops…read more
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Zero Proof Pours: Navigating Non-Alcoholic Beers
Non-alcoholic and low ABV alternatives are currently all the rage. You may have preconceived notions of what non-alcoholic beer will taste like, but the category…read more
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Picnic Picks
Memorial Day weekend is here, marking the unofficial start to summer in the US. As you gather with friends and family to honor those who…read more
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The State of Craft Beer
From my decade-plus experience of selling beer at France 44, I have been fortunate to get a first-hand perspective of the craft beer boom. My…read more
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A Few 2023 Oktoberfest Picks
It’s impossible as always to pick true favorite Oktoberfest beers and seasonal fall brews, but as September wraps up soon, we did want to get…read more
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We LOVE Hard Cider!
As anyone who has read my blogs (opinions) before, you know that Milk and Honey is the local cider that introduced me to the world…read more
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Meet Melissa!
How did you find your way to France 44? What do you do here and how long have you worked here? I’ve been working at…read more
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For the Sober-Curious
The world of non-alcoholic beverages has grown over the past few years, and we are happy to carry plenty of options for anyone trying to…read more
