5 Reasons To Choose Craft Beer

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When it comes to beer, you have two choices: big brand beer or craft beer.

The right choice is pretty obvious.

We know that when you’re out on the Flagstaff-Grand Canyon Ale Trail, you always choose a locally-crafted brew. But what are your friends choosing?

If you actually have to argue why your friends should choose craft beer, we crafted up some points to strengthen your argument. So here are five of our reasons why to always choose craft beer.

Craft Beer Tastes Better

When beer connoisseurs choose their favorite beers, big brand beers don’t make the list. That’s because craft beer just tastes better.

But why?

Craft brewers make smaller batches (in comparison to big brand beers) of their brew. This allows the brewers to take their time to choose the variety and quality of the ingredients that go into the beer, thus creating a quality product.

Craft Beer Has More Alcohol

Big brand beers have usually around 2.5% abv (alcohol by volume). Most craft beers range from 5-10% abv, not to mention some that go as high as 20-40% abv.

Now that’s a big difference.

This higher alcohol content lets you take your time to enjoy the beer. You won’t need to order as many beers and you’ll require fewer trips to the restroom.

Craft Beer Has Health Benefits

That’s right. Craft beer is good for you.

Craft beer holds many valuable vitamins including several B vitamins (including folate), soluble fiber, and a range of antioxidants. It’s also rich in silicon, a fighter or osteoporosis. But that’s not the only reason why beer is good for you.

Craft Beer Means More Choices

If you’re always choosing a big brand beer, you can count your options on one hand.

That’s not much variety.

That’s not the case with craft beer. There are almost 1,600 breweries throughout the U.S., not to mention 50+ breweries in Arizona (many of those are Flagstaff-Grand Canyon breweries).

And craft breweries don’t offer just one craft beer. They offer varieties of style and flavors. Some even offer seasonal beers. They’re not brewing the same beers all the time, meaning your options are constantly changing.

Craft Beer Pairs Well with Good Food

It’s not a mystery why pairing craft beer with fine cuisine is a popular trend. Unlike wine or big brand beer, craft beer has a variety of styles and flavors that complement a wider variety of food.

Why do you drink craft beer? Share your reason below.