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A Guide To Using Untappd

How to use Untappd

Before we start, I have a version of this guide on Gumroad if you’re cool like that.

I know that Untappd has its own FAQ but how about some Untappd advice from a hardcore user, like me?

A beer nerd that is not very good at giving detailed reviews but knows that they are not good at it. That makes it cool, yeah?

Untappd gets a lot of flack, but I think it is the best beer app for journalling and tracking your beer. I have a physical beer journal (shout out to Moleskine) and I have Untappd. I use Untappd a lot more, even though I love notebooks.

Let’s look at some basics and some of the beer app’s features you might not have thought of or have forgotten about.

How to use Untappd

Let’s start with the basics of how to use Untappd and then further down I will give you some tips on how to enjoy Untappd more:

  • Figure out it’s spelled Untappd, not Untapped.
  • Sign up for an account and make a profile, use a legit picture in your profile.
  • Search for the beer you’re currently drinking or maybe one you drank yesterday.
  • Check-in that beer – boom, you’re now Untapping
  • Start finding friends or people that look cool, and request to be friends.
  • Receive badges from your check-ins and wonder if you should care about them.
  • Eventually forget to check-in to beers.

Okay. Now that you’ve begun your Untappd journey, here are some tips:

Build A Profile Worth Seeing

A normal picture is all you really need. Don’t shy away from making a good, complete profile. You are amongst fellow beer lovers, it’s okay to shout it to the global beer garden that is Untappd “I love beer and I don’t care who knows about it!” There is very little judgment about how much beer you drink, less than you probably think. Have fun and screw those haters!

Don’t Rate Beer Styles You Know Nothing About

Nothing pisses off a brewer more than to go on Untappd, see somebody check into one of their beers, give the beer a shitty rating and then say, “I have never had this style, I didn’t like it, 2 stars.”

This is why brewers hate Untappd.

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What Does Rolling A Beer Do? (File Under: Hazy Beer Tips)

What is rolling your beer anyway?
Hazy beer “Death To False Beer” is a good beer for rolling.

Yes. Rolling beer. It is a thing to do and it has a purpose.

Do you already know about rolling your beer or is this the first time you’re hearing about it?

I recently was listening to Three B Zine podcast and heard a guy from Stone Brewing talk about rolling a can of Hazy IPA or NE style (whatever term you prefer) beer before opening it.

Oh, yes, I have seen hazebros do this beer rolling on Instagram but did not think there was a point to it other than it makes for a slightly fun and quick video.

There is actually a point to it.

Why? What does rolling a beer do?

Rolling a beer breaks up the sediment. If a beer has been sitting around a bit or is excessive in its hazy New England nature, there will be lots of chunky goodness to mix in with the rest of the beer.

I say that rolling your beer on the ground or wherever, brings out all the flavors.

So, when you roll it, it’s like shaking it up without shaking it up because actually shaking a beer is bad – unless you just won the World Series and you’re pouring beer over your teammate in the locker room.

Rolling it mixes all the things. The sediment. The haze. The juicy.

Is it okay to drink beer with sediment?

Yeah, dude. Totally. That’s full of protein probably.

Actually, it’s the yeast. It is heavy and likes to rest at the bottom of your can or bottle. Yeast gets worn out and lazy.

The good news though is that sediment apparently has plenty of B vitamins so you’re going to be super healthy after drinking it. “No honey, I don’t need to take my multivitamin today, I have my juicy beer here, I’m good.”

What is the best way to roll your beer?

Be nice to your beer. Take your favorite can or crowler of hazy, or bottle of old beer. Playfully roll it across the table a few times. Open. Pour. Enjoy your haze…bro.

If you do it right and don’t get too crazy with your roll, it won’t explode on you, it’ll just be ready to enjoy while you play all the best backyard and beer garden games.

Enough talking about it. Let’s try it because I am getting thirsty and I need something chunky and juicy:

A fine enough option. But you can also take your hazy out for a little walk:

Look. It may not do anything. But it totally might too. I feel like it does (if that means anything to you). Either way, it’s rollin’ good times! 🍻

If you want more beer drinking tips, I have 7 things you can do this year to improve your beer enjoyment.

How To Pour From A Crowler When You Suck At It

How To Pour From A Crowler

If you can’t seem to pour from a crowler without making a mess, like me, I have the solution. No, I don’t know how to pour from a crowler… YET. Today we are going to figure out, once and for all, how to pour from a crowler, properly.

It’s not like pouring from a crowler is hard…right?

You see, I have been having problems pouring from a crowler. Usually, the beer runs down the side of the crowler as I am pouring or my pour is mostly foam or both.

Maybe you have no problems pouring from a crowler and are wondering why I am so stupid. That’s fine.

I have figured out three ways that work for people. Two of the ways worked for me and one did not. I made a video trying out all three you can watch or read on and I’ll lay them out.

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