Did you know: Lagers are the most popular beer style worldwide? 

Of course, that's due in large part to the popularity of macro lagers such as Bud Light, Miller Lite, Modelo, Coors, and Corona. But today, many craft brewers have been reclaiming this historic style. 

Historically, lagers originated in Northern Europe, specifically in the area that we know today as Germany and Austria. 

Fermented with a yeast strain that enjoys cooler temperatures and works at a slower pace, lagers are typically tricky beers to brew. This was especially true back in the day. 

During the Middle Ages, brewers typically made these "bottom-fermenting" beers from September through May, when temperatures tended to be colder. Additionally, brewers stored lagers in cool environments like caves and cellars. In fact, "lager" in German actually translates to "storeroom" or "warehouse." 

In America, we can thank a Bavarian brewer named John Wagner for bringing lagers across the pond. In 1840, Wagner arrived in America with a haul of lager yeast in his back pocket. Settling in Philadelphia, Wagner quickly realized that Americans had been drinking English-style ales for the last hundred and sixty or so years. More familiar with his own German-style lagers, Wagner took his precious cargo of yeast and brewed what is historically considered the nation's first lager beer. 

And that's not the yeast of it. As a large population of German immigrants in Philadelphia immediately began drinking the style, the American people slowly caught on as well. By the late 1880s, lager had overtaken whiskey as America's favorite alcoholic beverage. 

Today, we celebrate holidays like Lager Day… which is happening on Dec. 10th, 2023!

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At Untappd, we're commemorating the annual holiday by releasing a new badge. The "Lager Day (2023)" badge encourages you to drink your own favorite lager. 

To earn this badge: Check in any one (1) beer that is categorized as a lager between December 8 and 11, 2023. This includes: Bock - Doppelbock, Bock - Eisbock, Bock - Hell / Maibock / Lentebock, Bock - Single / Traditional, Bock - Weizenbock, Bock - Weizendoppelbock, California Common, Festbier, Historical Beer - Zoigl, Kellerbier / Zwickelbier, Lager - Amber, Lager - American Amber / Red, Lager - American Light, Lager - American, Lager - Dark, Lager - Dortmunder / Export, Lager - Helles, Lager - IPL (India Pale Lager), Lager - Japanese Rice, Lager - Leichtbier, Lager - Mexican, Lager - Munich Dunkel, Lager - Pale, Lager - Red, Lager - Strong, Lager - Vienna, Lager - Winter, Malt Beer, Malt Liquor, Märzen, Non-Alcoholic - Lager, Pilsner - Czech, Pilsner - German, Pilsner - Imperial / Double, Pilsner - Italian, Pilsner - Other, Porter - Baltic, Rauchbier, Schwarzbier.

If you're consuming, we encourage you to (responsibly) drink a lager in one of its glorious forms. Whether the uber popular Czech dark lager,  one of Untappd's all-time top-rated Czech pilsners, underrated Vienna or helles, or one of these top craft American lagers chosen by our friends at Hop Culture. 

However you choose to celebrate, drinking (and checking in!) any lager will unlock this new badge. 

Ontgrendel de Magie van de Barrel Collab Series 2023 op Untappd

Ben je klaar om je smaakpapillen op een avontuurlijke reis te sturen? De Barrel Collab Series 2023 badge op Untappd is jouw gids naar een wereld vol uitzonderlijke smaken. Het enige wat je hoeft te doen om deze badge te ontgrendelen, is het inchecken van alle zes van de bieren uit de Barrel Collab Series 2023. Maar dat is slechts het begin van je ontdekkingstocht.

Dit jaar hebben we ons tot het uiterste ingespannen om iets werkelijk unieks te creëren. In samenwerking met brouwerijen uit binnen en buitenland - zoals Stone Brewing uit de VS, Brouwerij Eleven, La Pirata Brewing uit Spanje, Bronckhorster Brewing Company, Lehe Brewery uit Estland en Brouwerij Kees - hebben we een reeks exclusieve vatgerijpte bieren ontwikkeld.

Deze samenwerkingen waren niet zomaar een samenkomst van geesten. Ze waren een zoektocht naar perfecte bier- en vatcombinaties die niet voor de hand liggen. Het doel? Het creëren van bieren die zelfs de meest ervaren liefhebbers kunnen verrassen. Bieren die de harten van onze brouwers sneller doen kloppen bij elke slok.

De serie presenteert zich als een prachtige doos met zes totaal verschillende bieren. Elk bier biedt een unieke smaakervaring, gedreven door onze passie en vakmanschap. Vanaf vrijdag 30 november kun je deze exclusieve bieren bemachtigen. Ze zijn niet alleen een genot voor de tong maar ook een feest voor het oog. Note: We've extended this badge to be earned through December 31, 2023.

Dus, ben je klaar om deze unieke serie te ontdekken en je badge te verdienen? Check in met een Barrel Collab Series 2023 bier op Untappd, geniet van de rijke smaken en zie hoe jouw collectie badges groeit. Proost op nieuwe ontdekkingen! 🍻

Bestel de Barrel Collab Series 2023 via: https://vandestreekbier.nl/products/barrel-collab-series-2023?variant=47142634914116

Dust the Halls with lots of Space Dust, fa la la la la, la la la laaaaaaaa 🎶

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a beer that sparkles like the stars? ✨ Enter Elysian Brewing's Space Dust IPA, a delectable brew that not only brings holiday hoppy cheer, but also adds a cosmic touch to this year's festivities.

Whether you're hosting a cozy gathering with friends or joining a big ol' holiday bash, Space Dust IPA brings a touch of cosmic cheer to any occasion. Whether it's cracking open a can, bottle, or a fresh draft, prepare to be met with vibrant grapefruit, mango, and orange aromas that are sure to spark a conversation. From discussing its unique flavor profile to joyful toasts amidst laughter and merriment, this celestial beer is the perfect touch to any holiday occasion.

A six-pack of Space Dust IPA can make for a stellar present, especially for the beer aficionados in your life. It's a gift that not only tastes great, but also brings a sense of joy and togetherness.

The holiday season is about more than just decorations and gifts; it's about coming together, creating cherished moments, and spreading joy. Space Dust IPA embodies the spirit of togetherness and celebration. As we "Dust the Halls" with laughter and love this holiday season, join us in delivering hope & cheer to our senior community through a donation of $50,000 to Meals on Wheels America. We aim to not just raise a glass, but to raise the collective spirits of everyone around us.

Raise your glasses high, toast to the cosmos, and let the out-of-this-world taste of Space Dust IPA illuminate your celebrations. Cheers to a cosmic and joyous holiday, and may you "Dust the Halls" with an intergalactic touch 🪐

To earn this badge: Check-in one (1) Space Dust IPA by Elysian Brewing Company between December 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024.

Ever feel like your holiday traditions are a little too...traditional? Another low-key Friendsgiving, a badly wrapped pair of socks you're never going to wear, a never-ending conversation with your uncle about his extremely specific political views...

Time to leave the mundane behind by bringing some Spice to the table. Sam Adams' Winter Seasonal lineup is packed with delicious, warming, flavorful beers to ensure that what's in your glass is just as lively as the impromptu night-before-Thanksgiving trip to the karaoke bar.

With classic beers like Winter Lager and Holiday White Ale, plus a new offering in Oaked Vanilla Porter, AND one of the country's most beloved and requested beers – Old Fezziwig – in six packs for the first time, there's no shortage of ways to be the life of the holiday party.

In the spirit of Spicing Up everything about the season, we've created a limited-edition badge for those who are ready to put their own twist on the holidays.

To earn this badge: Check in any one (1) Samuel Adams seasonal including Winter Lager, Holiday White Ale, Old Fezziwig, Oaked Vanilla Porter, or Cold IPA between December 1 and 31, 2023.

Beer has long held an important role in American history, from being part of the Mayflower's voyage to Prohibition to the hoppy beverage we've all come to know and love today. According to the Brewer's Association, 182,052,632 barrels of beer were sold in 2022. If the math is mathing and our calculations are correct (1 BBL = 248 pints), that comes out to a little over 45 TRILLION pints of beer sold in 2022 – that's a lot of beer! 🍻

The Pilgrims, who arrived on the Mayflower in 1620, are often credited with bringing the first beer to what would later become the United States. They brewed ales using ingredients found around them, such as maize, birch sap, and even pumpkins (just like our pumpkin beers!) to create unique and flavorful concoctions. As Thanksgiving became an established American holiday, beer was integral in making it the holiday we know and love today. This hoppy and delectable treat compliments a traditional Thanksgiving meal's rich and diverse tastes, from roasted turkey and savory stuffing to sweet cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. At Elysian, we believe there's no better way to celebrate the holidays than with one of our deliciously brewed variety packs.

May your holiday be filled with warmth, love, and the finest Elysian brews to complement your Thanksgiving feast. Cheers to a Brew-tiful Harvest 🍺🍁

To earn this badge: Check in one (1) beer found in any of Elysian Brewing's three variety packs between November 16th – 24th, 2023:

Pumpkin Pack: Night Owl Pumpkin Ale, Dark O' The Moon Pumpkin Stout, Punkuccino Coffee Pumpkin Ale, The Great Pumpkin Imperial Pumpkin Ale

Mix Pack: Space Dust IPA, Contact Haze Hazy IPA, Superfuzz Blood Orange Pale Ale

IPA Pack: Space Dust IPA, Hazy '96 IPA, Full Contact IPA, Dank Dust IPA

The only thing better than having a beer? Well, it'd have to be having a beer with Punch cigars at a tailgate party.

At Punch Cigars, we love tailgating because it allows us to indulge in our deepest passions: beer and cigars.

That's why we've been taking our show on the road all season to co-host awesome tailgates with some of our favorite breweries. And for our final Tailgate Like a Pro event, we're headed down south to 8th Wonder Brewery in Houston, TX, on November 16. Join us for brews, Punch smokes, and a strong possibility of high-fives and fist bumps.

Punch cigars and beer make a great team — like football and beer or hanging out with friends and beer. But if you want to indulge like a pro, we recommend Punch Diablo with 8th Wonder's Mission Control Porter.

Diablo is a full-bodied and spicy cigar. Cloaked in a pitch-black Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro wrapper, Diablo delivers notes of coffee, earth, cedar, and red pepper. Unsurprisingly, this dark delight pairs wonderfully with a porter like Mission Control, which itself boasts a velvety-smooth finish with hints of dark cocoa, coffee, and toffee flavors.

A robust combo like this is sure to keep you warm all winter long — whether you're just chilling at your house or you're at an unforgettable Tailgate Party. Like the one that's happening at 8th Wonder Brewery in Houston on Nov. 16.

Even if you can't make it to our event, you can still earn a super sweet Punch Tailgate badge by checking in any 8th Wonder beer between November 14 and December 14, 2023. Or, you can get it by checking in at the event. Hope to see you there — cheers!

Why do we love stouts? Un-stout-edly, we shout from the rooftops for the dark depths of these dank-defying beers because they touch our souls. 

We love stouts of all varieties—imperial, coffee, pastry, oatmeal, Irish dry, and even oyster.

Since we're celebrating International Stout Day on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, let's honor the stout in all its glorious forms. 

A Quick History of International Stout Day 

Founded by Erin Peters, known as The Beer Goddess, in Southern California in 2011, International Stout Day has grown into a worldwide phenomenon.

An award-winning journalist who covered the travel and the beer scene on her website, thebeergoddess.com, and through publications such as Good Sam and RV Magazine, Peters passed away from ovarian cancer earlier this year.

Her legacy will live on on International Stout Day. So this year especially, let's raise a glass and toast to the very person who started this iconic holiday celebrating one of our favorite styles in all its glorious forms: the stout.

How Do I Earn the New Badge?

Of course, at Untappd, we're giving you the opportunity to earn a unique badge. 

To earn this year's "Stout Day (2023)" badge: Drink and check in any one (1) beer in the beer style/category: stout from Nov. 1, 2023 - Nov. 5, 2023. This includes the following categories: Check in any one (1) beer with the style "Stout" from November 1-5, 2023. This includes: Stout - American, Stout - Belgian, Stout - Coffee, Stout - English, Stout - Foreign / Export, Stout - Imperial / Double, Stout - Imperial / Double Coffee, Stout - Imperial / Double Milk, Stout - Imperial / Double Oatmeal, Stout - Imperial / Double Pastry, Stout - Imperial / Double White / Golden, Stout - Irish Dry, Stout - Milk / Sweet, Stout - Oatmeal, Stout - Other, Stout - Oyster, Stout - Pastry, Stout - Russian Imperial, Stout - White / Golden, and Non-Alcoholic Beer - Porter / Stout.

If you're not sure where to start, take a look at:

1. Untappd's Best All-Time Double/Imperial Stouts

2 .The 22 Best Stouts for International Stout Day

3. The 10 Best Stouts Available in Most Stores Right Now

4. What Exactly Is a Pastry Stout?

5. Will That Coffee Stout Keep You Up at Night?

The only thing better than having a beer? Well, it'd have to be having a beer with cigars at a tailgate party.

At Punch Cigars, we love tailgating because it allows us to indulge in our two deepest passions: beer and cigars.

That's why we've been taking our show on the road all season to co-host awesome tailgates with some of our favorite breweries. And next up on our Tailgate Like a Pro tour is Green Bench Brewery in St. Petersburg, FL, on November 9. Join us to celebrate the finest smokes on the planet (ours) and the delectable drinks of Green Bench Brewing Co.

Of course, you can't really go wrong with any Punch cigar and beer combo. But if you want a bold pairing for your next tailgate we've got a 4-pack of recommendations just for you:

Bench Life Premium Lager + Clasico
The undeniably refreshing flavor of the beer will lend a new smoking experience to Punch Clasico that is anything but normal.

Automatic Midnight Schwarzbier + Signature
The smoothness of Punch Signature heroes the bright, fruity, slightly spicy notes of the beer.

Ladders of Supremacy Hazy IPA + Knuckle Buster Maduro
The Knuckle Buster Maduro's bold profile contrasts nicely with the light and fruity notes of a Hazy IPA, allowing some beautiful Mosaic hop flavor to shine.

Wilbur Mixed-Culture Dark Ale + Diablo
The bold spices of the Punch Diablo should contrast a little with the woody fruity notes of the beer, making for a flavor bomb when combined.

Try these pairings – or experiment with some of your own – at our next tailgate event at Webb's City Cellar at Green Bench Brewing Company. And if you can't make it because of little problems like work or living halfway across the country, then good news: we'll be back with more tailgate parties this season. So keep an eye out because we may be headed to your town!

In the meantime, you can earn this super sweet badge by checking in at the event. Or, by checking in any Green Bench Brewing Co. beer between November 1 – December 1, 2023.

In 2010, Untappd Founder Greg Avola had an idea: build a social platform for the craft beer community. 

Avola had impeccable timing. Because while "Like a G6" ran on repeat, Twilight still hadn't stopped making movies, and the Gordon Ramsey-led MasterChef aired for the first time in the U.S., craft beer bubbled and brewed in the background. 

And while beer may not have been as catchy as playing Angry Birds on your iPhone4, smartphones and countless apps continued to grow in popularity. 

Avola and his co-founder Tim Mather wanted to combine the two, creating a social platform solely focused on craft beer. 

In September 2010, they released the first prototype of Untappd in private beta. Untappd has come a long way in its lucky thirteen years. Today, you can post photos, enjoy Untappd in Dark Mode, earn badges, and purchase beer boxes.

Oh, and you can now even buy beer on the app! 

Over these last baker's dozen years, Untappd has grown into the world's largest digital platform for craft beer. And we couldn't have done it without you.

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A festival started in 2018 by Hop Culture, Spooky Brews invited people to drink scary beer and dress up in their favorite costumes for a night of ghoulish fun. 

An immediate hit that became a cult classic on par with The Exorcist and Children of the Corn, Spooky Brews won't be in person this year, but we are bringing the fest (and the terror) to your door in one haunted box. 

Inside, you'll find a dozen of the most cavity-inducing candy ales, spine-chilling stouts, eerily enchanting IPAs, and paranormal pumpkin beers. 

All from the nation's top breweries: Great Notion, KCBC, Mast Landing, Modist, and Jester King, to name a few. 

Plus, anyone who orders the box gets two limited-edition Spooky Brews Nordic Cooler glasses! 

For beers that go bump in the night…

GET THE BOX

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Get the Spooky Brews Beer Box Badge by checking in all ten beers in the box.

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Special hop delivery: This year's bundle of joy features fresh harvested Simcoe, Mosaic, Citra & HBC 586, rushed from farm-to-brewery in under 24hrs. Congrats, it's a beer!

To earn this badge: Check in one (1) Born Yesterday (2023) by Lagunitas Brewing Company between October 22 and October 28, 2023.

Pumpkin beers—trick or treat? Yes, this style is polarizing, but love 'em or hate 'em pumpkin beers are an iconic part of the fall season.

We're all for giving the gourd some love this October! 

After all, pumpkin beers didn't initially start as a gimmick. During the seventeenth century, common ingredients used in beer today, such as wheat and barley, weren't as easily accessible as those smiling jack-o' lanterns. 

But people had a healthy supply of those gorgeous gourds with their pulpy interiors full of fermentable sugars.

Today, you'll find a pumpkin patch of pumpkin/yam beers on the shelf—some imperial, some barrel-aged, some made with pie spices, and others with real pumpkins. 

If you hate pumpkin beers, you've probably stopped reading by now. But if you're good on the gourds, check out our newest badge, pumping up the polarizing pumpkin. 

To earn this badge: Check in any one (1) beer with the style of Pumpkin / Yam Beer between October 16, 2023, through October 31, 2023.

We Live for Lager.

For us, lager is more than a liquid, it's a lifestyle. It means we take things a little slower and care about each step in the process. We're enjoying the journey of life and not just focused on the destination, but the destination is pretty delicious too. We're here to learn, to give, and to share in all of life's moments big and small because they all add up to something wonderful.

We know Lager is not the easiest beer to make, nor the fastest. It's definitely not super hyped. But when respect is given to the process and ingredients it can be truly remarkable.

We live our lives and build our company the same way we create our beers. Always trying to make the best decisions, even when they are not easy, knowing that if we respect the process, the people, and the ingredients involved the results will follow.

Our Mission
Jack's Abby is proudly independent and family-owned. Our mission? Create high-quality products that honor tradition and the spirit of inspired innovation. With an entrepreneurial heart and a passion for people, we take pride in learning from and contributing to our vibrant community.

Our Values
Family first, tradition with a twist, community is at our core, hustle hard(er),and quality is key

If you're reading this and nodding your head then it sounds like we get each other. We hope you'll join us and live for lager too.

Prost!

To earn this badge: Check in any one (1) Jack's Abby House Lagers between October 15 and November 15, 2023.

Fear the reaper, but not the haze! Let your mind wander into spine-chilling flavor with Firestone Walker's Mind Haze. This is a hazy IPA done the Firestone way—juicy, fresh and loaded with an imaginative array of tropical hop flavors. Perfect for fish tacos and veggie bowls, and sneaky good with candy corn.

Brewmaster Matt Brynildson and his team embarked on the goal of creating a beer that would ring all of the bells of a new age hazy IPA while putting their own stamp on the style. The result is Mind Haze, a beer that breaks the mold, brewed by one of the nation's foremost IPA brewers.

How to earn this badge: Check in one (1) Mind Haze by Firestone Walker between October 9 and November 9, 2023.

The Warsaw Beer Festival was first held in 2014, the first event of its kind in Poland. It continues to bring together modern Polish craft beer tastes and the hottest trends. They are eager to challenge bland traditions and create striking, modern beer. And the Warsaw Beer Festival is the place to experience the best of the best.

For the first time the WBF will be collaborating with Untappd thereby enabling visitors to vote for their favourite beers and keep track of the festival's best-selling beers. "Partly, we actually want to analyse drinking habits," says Paweł Leszczyński, the festival's founder and mastermind. "We want to see if drinkers are more likely to enjoy a beer at home, or in the pub or at a festival – we want to learn if a location impacts enjoyment." And yes, every vote counts – once the festival closes, souvenir packs containing the top-ranked beers will be made available for sale!

To earn this badge: Check in any one (1) of the following Funky Fluid beers including Modern Polish IPA or Gelato: Szarlotka between October 2 and 31, 2023.