Category: Beer Culture

Untappd Owners Only Take, Never Give

Just an example of a recent checkin – proof of us users creating content for Untappd to sell ads around, while they give us no new features

This week Untappd announced they are shutting off the DM feature. Too many spammer DMs they had to wrangle, so they didn’t want to mess with it anymore.

Which, whatever, it’s fine. I will miss it, though, because plenty of listeners of the Perfect Pour would message me about the show or something related. But it’s not a big loss to me otherwise.

The thing that pisses me off about it is that the Untappd owners (some corporate entity now, I never care enough to look up who exactly anymore) haven’t given users a new feature in years. And they are taking another thing away?

Untappd users give and give content, and the owners only shove more ads in our feed – so yeah, like every social media app in existence then? Right. Anyone want to build a beer app with me? (mostly kidding)

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale 2025

shelves of beer six packs at Whole Foods market with the center sixpack being Sierra Nevada Brewing's Celebration Ale

It has hit the shelves. The 2025 version of Sierra Nevada Brewing’s famous Celebration Ale!

I know that Sierra Nevada wants us to call it a Fresh Hop IPA, and I get it. But we will always call it Celebration Ale, my friend.

So, I have had it. One so far. And every year I try to pull something different from the previous years, like everyone else. I can’t so far, from just the one beer. Cleaner, is the only note that comes to mind at the moment.

I will enjoy testing and documenting it more.

Here are some takes on Celebration ’25 from Untappd users:

“Still great, but the fresh hop character isn’t as prominent as in ’24.” – Lone P

“More subdudued and malty?” – MBBrews1

“This one is maltier and a bit less hoppy.” – Lone P

“Not enjoying the hop profile this year. Disapointing. I was really excited for this batch too.” – Chad O

“Excellent.” – Ralph C

Now I have to dive back in and see if I get that it’s maltier than the previous year.

If you ever wondered how they choose the Fresh Hops for Celebration, have a gander:

Cheers!

-Mikey

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days finds for Beer Drinkers [Vol #1]

It’s not exactly a neon beer sign, but it’s close enough

As an Amazon affiliate, I am hyper-aware of what Amazon is up to in the beer-related retail space and always watch for items that I (and you) might be interested in. Here are some items I found on sale (at the moment of this posting) that I think you would be interested in:

Don’t forget, when it’s Amazon Prime Deal Days, you need to be a Prime Member to get all the money off you can, click here to do that.

Hope you find something useful. I will keep looking out for us and report back.

P.S. Don’t sleep on my can cooler post.

Can Cooler: Let’s Find You The Best One

Your beer is getting warmer by the second and you need a can cooler, NOW! You are in the right place.

This post is nothing but can (and bottle) coolers! First, I will list my top three and then put together a list of others I think could work out well for your can-cooling needs.

Best All Around Can Cooler: Brumate Hopsulator 3-in-1

This one is all the things. It works for a 16oz, has an insert so you can hold a 120zl, and acts like a cup if needed. If you are looking to have just one can cooler, this is it. I own this one and some days I have coffee in it and others I have a beer can in it (the best days are when there is a beer can in it)

Check the price at Amazon.

Best 12oz Can Cooler: Yeti Rambler Colster

This is one I want to get next. I love Yeti products and I need a Yeti can cooler. Plus that charcoal color is speaking to me right now.

Check the price on Amazon.

Best 160z Can Cooler: Yeti Rambler Alpine Yellow

There are a lot of Yeti and other brand 160z can coolers to choose from, but the Alpine Yellow is speaking to me today. So I went with it. This one is for times when you want everyone to clearly see you have a Yeti can cooler and you’re super rad because of it.

Check the price on Amazon.

Also just as good: Miir Can & Drink Chiller (16oz & 12oz)

Another excellent company for drink-cooling products is MiiR. They have nice chillers too worth investigating:

*Click here to get 25% off your first purchase at Miir.com. Side note: You can customize the chillers bought at MiiR.com.

A List Of Can Coolers (and bottle too)

Above I showed you a top three for can coolers. Now I will filter through reviews on Amazon and elsewhere to sus out what looked to be some other good ones. Including some bottle and thin can coolers:

I think we have can coolers covered well enough. If you are looking to expand your beer gift options for a cool person or yourself (also, a cool person), check out my post: Beer Gifts for Men (and Women Too).

Also, I keep an eye on deals for beer drinker-related items on Amazon, you might be into that.

Cheers!

-Mikey

*Please note: Amazon would like me to remind you that I am an affiliate of theirs and I could earn a modest commission if you end up buying something. This is of no cost or effort to you.