As much as we love breweries, visiting taprooms, and enjoying the newest release, sometimes we just want to pop down into a ripped booth or scuffed stool in our favorite dive bar and possibly around a round or two shoot some pool. 

C'mon, everyone has one, right? 

The place we go where the lights are a little bit dimmer, the conversation a little crankier, and the air just a tad bit staler. 

We love dive bars in all their mighty glory because there is nothing quite like putting back a shot and a can of Hamm's or Genesee Cream Ale under the decades-old glow of Christmas lights and neon Coors signs. It just makes us all warm and fuzzy inside. 

We love any of the country's best dive bars, but honestly, we know that everyone has their favorite. 

So, on July 7th, National Dive Bar Day, we're celebrating our nation's most iconic hideaways and showing love to these memorable saloons. 

To earn the National Dive Bar Day Badge 2024: Check in any one (1) beverage and add a location with the category of Pub, Bar, or Dive Bar between July 5 and July 8, 2024.

And while you're at it, drop us a line here: What is your favorite local dive bar? 

If you're looking for a few of our favorites, check out "The 24 Best Dive Bars to Visit in America."

Summer is here! Put your puns to the test with your out-of-office message and block off your calendar for the happiest hours of the day! It's time to relax and enjoy warm sunny days. Now is the time to take your vacation days and squeeze the most out of summer! (Fun fact: did you know the term "dog days of summer" stems from ancient Greek and Roman astrology?)

Fresh Squeezed is the perfect beer for hanging out and kicking back – balanced and crushable with a refreshing blend of bright citrus and tropical notes. An impressive 300lbs of Citra & Mosaic hops go into each batch of Fresh Squeezed, that's about the same weight as a gorilla!

Grab a cold Fresh Squeezed IPA or Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic IPA and treat your friends and yourself to a great beer on an awesome summer day… and go ahead and use these new fun facts we've shared, dazzle your friends with your random and newly acquired knowledge that is totally useless, but fascinating.

Check in a Fresh Squeezed IPA or our all-new Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic IPA and mark the occasion with a fresh badge!

Cheers from Deschutes Brewery!

Badge Criteria: Check in one (1) Deschutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed IPA or one (1) Deschutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed Non-Alc IPA anytime between June 16, 2024 and September 16, 2024.

Named for the iconic Black Butte extinct stratovolcano that towers high above Central Oregon and can be seen for miles, Black Butte Porter is the beer that started it all back in 1988 when Deschutes Brewery was founded. Black Butte has a legacy that is celebrated as part of the brewery's heritage and has become a classic go-to beer for many generations of Porter lovers across the country. So much so, that it is the #1 Porter in the US!

This summer we invite you to explore more. Make a checklist of adventures to go on, new destinations to travel to and restaurants to try. As you explore what the season has to offer, be sure to stop and savor the moments that will soon be marked as memories. Pause to soak in the elements, the sights and sounds, as you crack open a Black Butte and enjoy the flavors and aromas of our favorite Porter.

Explore more with Black Butte Porter.

Check in a Black Butte Porter or Black Butte Non-Alcoholic and mark the occasion with a new badge.

Cheers from Deschutes Brewery!

Badge Criteria: Check in one (1) Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter or one (1) Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Non-Alcoholic anytime between June 16, 2024 and September 16, 2024.

Good beer had been brewed in Rakovník even several centuries before it was mentioned in writing for the very first time in 1454. Nowadays, the brewing tradition is upheld by Traditional Brewery in Rakovník, which is one of the few independent Breweries in the Czech Republic.

We brew our beers using only Czech raw materials and the Brewery has the right to mark its beers with PGI Czech BEER. We use traditional Czech technology of open fermentation and lagering of beer in horizontal lager tanks for several weeks. This year we celebrate the 570th anniversary of beer tradition in Rakovník and invite you to celebrate with us!

From June 15, 2024 until July 15, 2024, drink and check in any of our legendary beers and get an anniversary badge.
Na zdraví!

Badge Criteria: Check in any one (1) beer by Tradiční pivovar v Rakovníku between June 15, 2024 and July 15, 2024.

Cider is as old as the apple trees John Chapman (better known as Johnny Appleseed) tended to in America in the early nineteenth century. Actually, this fermented apple beverage has roots that go back even further. As the story goes, when the Romans invaded England around 55 BCE, they discovered Celts already enjoying cider. 

Apple trees had already been introduced in Europe and Asia, but the English, French, and Spanish perfected the art of fermenting this ruby-fleshed fruit. 

Today considered a favorite beverage in many countries, from Japan to America to Spain, cider can be enjoyed in alcoholic and non-alcoholic forms. In most countries, though, cider automatically means the boozy version. At the same time, in the United States, there is a specific distinction between cider (straight-up unfiltered apple juice) and "hard" cider (apple juice with an ABV). 

From dry to juicy to herbed, spiced, and hopped to sweet and even rosé, hard cider runs the entire gamut of flavor and aroma. 

And people love cider! Coinciding with the modern craft beer movement, cideries have exploded globally. In fact, last year alone, drinks in the "Cider - Traditional" category notched an incredible 2 million check-ins on the app. 

However you drink your apples in a glass, celebrate this World Cider Day on June 3, 2024, with one of the globe's tastiest and most historical drinks. 

And once you get your cider, the only thing left to do is check it in…

To earn Untappd's newest "World Cider Day 2024" badge, drink and check in any one (1) beverage with the style of Cider, including Non-Alcoholic Cider / Perry, between June 1 and 3, 2024.

Who knows, maybe a cider a day does keep the doctor away? Let's find out!

Bachelorette party just roll in at your favorite dive bar? Is your team losing the big game? Rain on your wedding day? Whatever the situation, Perni-Haze is here to help you stay unfazed.

This hazy IPA is not just another beer. It's a unique blend of Citra and Simcoe hops, sourced from Wicked Weed's most beloved hop fields. This combination creates a juicy, vibrant flavor that sets Perni-Haze apart from other hazy IPAs. It's designed to be savored fresh and often, offering a refreshing respite from whatever life throws your way.

With Perni-Haze, no matter what comes up, you'll stay cool, collected, and unfazed. So the next time life decides to throw you a curveball, reach for a Perni-Haze. Perni-Haze Hazy IPA is now available in 19.2oz cans, as well as 12oz cans, 6 packs, and 12 packs, giving you the flexibility to enjoy it your way. Pick some up today.

Criteria: Check-in one (1) Wicked Weed Brewing Perni-Haze Hazy IPA anytime between May 27, 2024 and September 2, 2024.

Introducing the brand-new "CraftBeerAustin.com Taproom Explorer" badge!

Texas boasts a vibrant craft beer scene, and Austin is its beating heart. With countless taprooms, breweries, and brewpubs to explore, there's always something new on the horizon. And what better way to navigate this beer paradise than with CraftBeerAustin.com as your guide?

As the #1 beer blog in Texas, we're passionate about bringing you the latest news and events from the Central Texas craft beer scene.

Some of our ongoing coverage includes:

10Best Roundups

City Beer Guides

Comprehensive Brewery Maps

Weekly Beer Release and Event Listings

Data and Stats of what's trending

Openings, Expansions, and Closures

To Earn This Badge: Check in to any one (1) taproom, brewery, or brewpub in Central Texas featured on CraftBeerAustin.com between May 24 and June 24, 2024.

Stay Connected with us on Untappd and don't forget to follow us on social media Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest.

And if you love what we do, consider supporting us on Patreon! Your contributions help us continue to bring you the best in craft beer news and events. Join our community of craft beer enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive content, early event announcements, and more. Check out our Patreon page at CraftBeerAustin Patreon.

Let's explore and celebrate craft beer together!  #CraftBeerAustin #TaproomExplorer 

Hey, guess what? It's American craft beer week! 

Four beautiful words, one exceptional week.  

Every year we celebrate American Craft Beer Week. This year, from May 13-19, 2024, we're going all in on the hip-hip hoorays for our favorite beverage of the day (and night and any time in between). 

Join us, the Brewers Association, and craft beer drinkers around the country by saluting local beer and local breweries. 

It's an opportunity to honor the hometown gathering places that give our communities their unique flavor. Here's the glorious truth: A glass of locally made American craft beer just tastes better. 

Together with the Brewers Association, we to invite you to toast the local businesses that ensure our glasses, growlers, and beer fridges remain full. 

To earn this badge: Check in any one (1) beverage from a US brewery listed as Micro Brewery, Nano Brewery, Regional Brewery or Brew Pub between May 13 and May 19, 2024.

Head to your local brewpub or taproom and enjoy a pint, or grab a sixer or growler to-go. Here's to American craft beer!

Find a local craft brewery near you. And get more information on American Craft Beer Week.

The Dutch beer badge!

Did you know that there are more than 900 breweries in the Netherlands that together brew hundreds of different beers? And that beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the Netherlands?

When the Dutch toast they say: Proost!

Criteria: Check in any one (1) beer from a Dutch Brewery anytime between May 13, 2024 and June 13, 2024.

Hoppy National Homebrew Day (well, almost)!

🍻🎉 On Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, we celebrate National Homebrew Day.

🍺🔓 Check-in any beer created by a Home / Non-Commercial Brewery starting today (May 1st) until the end of the month (May 31st), and you'll unlock this year's National Homebrew Day badge.

🎓📚 Over the last few decades, homebrewing has become a serious hobby and passion for many—with more than a few of our favorite professional brewers starting their brewing careers as homebrew hobbyists.

🍺📈 Brewing a beer may seem complicated, but it may be more accessible than you think. According to the American Homebrewers Association (AHA), there are 1.1 million homebrewers in the U.S. alone.

🏡🍻 So, all month, let's cheers to homebrewed beers!

Hoppy Saison Day!

While the official day commences tomorrow, we are getting the party started today with the release of the epic Saison Day (2024) badge. 

These beers originated on farms throughout the South of Belgium, also known as the French-speaking Wallonia region. Brewed seasonally (saison is a French word that translates to season) during colder months, saisons are aged and enjoyed in the summertime.

These small producers made beer with ingredients they had on hand or available locally. Grains included wheat, rye, spelt, and others in addition to barley.

Over time, expectations developed for what defines a saison. A variety of grains, both raw and malted, adds to the spicy, rustic quality of the drinking experience. The Belgian yeast imparts a distinct peppery flavor with a bit of fruit.

They're usually quite crisp and effervescent, with a dry finish that keeps you coming back for another sip.

Shoutout to Allgash Brewing, who started the official Saison Day holiday to help celebrate this beloved style just a little more every year.

How to earn: Check-in any Farmhouse Ale - Saison from April 26 to April 28 to unlock this annual badge.

Congrats on finding this hiiighly limited triple IPA! Brewed in honor of the origins of 420, it's the dankiest and hoppiest beer Lagunitas have ever made…For all the treasure hunters everywhere. Find more treasure at lagunitas.com/waldos

Check in one (1) The Waldos Special Ale anytime between April 13, 2024 and April 27, 2024 to receive this badge!

Hey, everybody. Walt Dickinson here. I'm here to talk to you about the Wicked Weed Pilsner, the new, year-round edition of the Wicked Weed Family. If you fall in love with beer, I think eventually you will fall in love with Lager. And if you fall in love with Lager, you will fall in love with the magic of German style. We import everything from Germany.

We focus on the malt character and building a great base. Next up, it's all about the hops. We spent a year dedicating everything we could to making sure we were bringing you something as authentic as possible. I hope you get some Wicked Weed Pilsner in your glass soon. Cheers.

Badge Criteria: Check-in one (1) Wicked Weed Pils anytime between April 1, 2024 and April 30, 2024.

Spring has sprung in North Carolina, and what better way to celebrate this April than with the NC Craft Brewers Guild's Hop Into Spring! Whether you're exploring NC breweries, attending special events, snagging some awesome merchandise, or simply indulging in the delightful brews our state has to offer, there's something for everyone.

But that's not all – April also brings us NC Pint Day, an integral part of the Hop Into Spring celebration! On April 7, beer lovers across North Carolina will unite to enjoy fantastic beer and support the local independent craft beer community. For every limited edition NC Pint Day glass sold, $1 goes directly to the NC Craft Brewers Guild to aid in their mission of protecting, promoting, and preparing independent craft breweries across the state.

Hop Into Spring is your ticket to sampling new flavors, supporting local brewers, and reveling in the season's spirit with friends and family.

Badge Criteria: Check-in any one (1) beer at any North Carolina craft brewery anytime between April 1, 2024 and April 30, 2024.

And, don't forget to mark your calendars for NC Pint Day on April 7 – it's an event you won't want to miss!

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Every March 20th, take a step back in history by drinking a traditional German bock on National Bock Beer Day. 

Dating back to the Medieval era, this dark lager was initially brewed in the northern town of Einbeck, Germany, during the fourteenth century. 

When the bock traveled south to Munich during the seventeenth century, the subtle differences in language meant that Bavarians started to mispronounce the beer from Einbeck as ein bock. 

That word in German literally translates to billy goat. 

The name stuck, and so did the image of the animal, which you'll find on many bock labels to this day. 

One might be tempted to say this beer style is the…GOAT.  

So, What Exactly Is a Bock? 

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