Untappd the ticking app for craft beer fans is known for badges that you can accumulate with each beer you taste. And now those badges are immortalized in footwear in time for the holidays. How many of them have you achieved?
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I am not usually swayed by public opinion as gospel but I do use it to see which way the wind is blowing when it comes to beers and breweries.
In that spirit, let’s take a look at the Untappd 5 Star beers in 2024…
You have the “Not Surprised” category with Heady Topper, Pliny the Elder, Zombie Dust, Westvleteren 12.
Then there are “classics” like Yuengling Amber Lager, Duvel, Spotted Cow.
Then there are the ones that made me think twice with Augustiner Helles, Shiner Bock, Weihenstephan Hefeweissbier on that list.
Century
Recently the beer ticker app Untappd unveiled a new badge, the Century Club. You would earn this commendation when you checked into the same beer 100 times.
I might be close via Sierra Nevada Pale Ale but other than that, I cannot name another beer that would even threaten that triple digit number. I reckon that over 20 would be a high number for me.
I think it is both a sign of my reduced use of the app and my curiosity that will bar me from getting this badge and I think I am OK with that.
Stats – Part 1 – Untappd
With each year my use of the Untappd app skews more to researching beers and breweries than it is on checking in beers. But there is still enough data to see a couple points of interest in what I drank last year. And without further ado…..
More interesting was this drop in style variety….
Maybe next year, I will need focus on checking in to the non-IPA styles or, alternatively not check into IPAs as much.
A Variety of Pride
It seems like the beer world is challenging my now shakier stance against variety packs. I skew more towards single sku’s. But Sierra Nevada, Firestone Walker amongst others have me shifting. And that shift is even more evident in this cool box from Hop Culture / Untappd / Halftime that features a Prideful group of beers. Check out the list HERE.
Charm City and Brooklyn
Untappd, your home away from home for ticking has recently released the second in their Next Exit video series. This time the town is Baltimore where I spent some time when I was younger. Hop Culture’s Kenny Gould takes a ride with City Brew Tours to search the city for craft beer.
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Episode three – Brooklyn is also available too. Episodes seem to be dropping quicker now.
Next Exit
Yup, Untappd is hitting the small screen with a travel show hosted by Kenny Gould from Hop Culture. Starting in Pittsburgh…
A Different Madness
I didn’t fill out my 2021 March Madness bracket like usual this year because both the Ducks and Beavers are in and I had to give them some wins. But if you are not a basketball fan, you can upvote your favorites on Untappd.
“From March 18th until April 5th, use Untappd to check-in beers from your favorite participating brewery. During any given round, the brewery in each matchup with the most check-ins will move forward. The winning brewery will get their very own Sponsored Brewery Madness badge for all their triumphant fans to unlock!”
Tick This
Has it been ten years? Untappd has partnered with Dogfish Head for “a sour beer recipe called “I Remember My First Check-In” and the base recipe will be available to breweries and homebrewers that want to participate in the celebration, giving all an opportunity to create their own version of the beer.”
Here is where the creativity of brewers will kick in, “All participating breweries are asked to source at least one of their ingredients locally and directly from a grower or supplier. Brewers are encouraged to release their own version of “I Remember My First Check-In” starting October 18th…with a special badge to pair with it.”
Make a Beer Wish
Who doesn’t like a good raffle? And you can win some serious beer too. Follow this LINK Whale Hunters and buy a few tickets to help the Make-A-Wish foundation. Personally, I went for the Cantillon package.