In a genius combination of beer and technology, these apps help you discover new beer styles, how to brew at home and how to connect with fellow beer lovers at the click of a button.
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Brewski Me
Price: Free
Playing on the social side of beer drinking, this app makes sharing where and what you’re sipping on a breeze. Review beers, start a wish list, keep track of your favorites and let friends know who the real brewmaster is with the opportunity to win Award Caps — all in one beautifully composed app. Combining the best features of Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and Instagram, this app is definitely my favorite for anyone looking to make connections with other beer lovers.
Beer Match: Beer, Food and Cheese Pairings
Price: Free
In the mood for a pale ale but not sure which entry to pluck from the dining menu to go along with it? Avoid tragic flavor pairings by consulting this handy app that pairs 31 beer styles from around the world with more than 500 different foods. Great for anyone looking to explore new beer styles or anyone who is looking to experiment with cooking with beer.
Pintley
Price: Free
This app doesn’t just know beer; it knows you. By taking note of your preferences and favorite styles, Pintley offers personalized recommendations from its comprehensive beer library. It also provides users the chance to interact with brewers and learn the latest on brewery releases. Want a reward for your hard work taste-testing? Top users and three winners a month are randomly chosen to receive gift cards for craft beer.
Happy Houred
Price: Free
I don’t know about you, but I’m always down for a good deal. The beauty of this app is that you can discover, review and share the best deals in town with just three simple questions: What, when and where do you want to drink? The information is user-generated, so make sure to help other locals discover deals in your area by updating the lists.
BeerStat
Price: $0.99
Have you ever wondered how much beer you actually drink? What about how much you spend on beer a month? Or how many calories you drank during happy hour last night, and how long you have to exercise to work them off? If you have unanswered, lingering questions about beer, BeerStat most likely has the answer.
Find Craft Beer
Price: $0.99
The ideal app for quickly finding a destination that serves craft beer, Find Craft Beer searches a database of brew pubs, breweries, beer bars, beer stores and homebrew shops. Choose what you’re interested in, sort by distance or ratings, read reviews and submit your own reviews and pictures to help others discover the best brews.
iBrewMaster
Price: $9.99
If you’re interested in dabbling in home brewing — or have already been doing it for years — this app is easily the best investment you could make in simplifying the process. One download and you have a personal database to keep track of everything from your brewing schedule to step-by-step instructions to brew the latest style trend. Besides helping to keep your brewing schedule on track, it allows you to upload, share, browse and download other user’s recipes from around the world.
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The beauty of Happy Houred is that you can discover, review and share the best deals in town with just three simple questions: What, when and where do you want to drink?
