Sometime last week between tasting new releases and sharing delicious products, my heart sank as I realized that, in a way, I have failed you, our precious new beer enthusiast readers. As I have said many times before, I believe the best way to understand craft beer is to experience it. Thus far, I haven’t gone as far as to offer you, our young grasshopper, a way to do just that. This all changes today.

After some research and with the help of my peers in the beer industry, I am delighted to present to you a fun and crafty local beer quiz. To the right, you will find six questions that will lead you to an ideal mixed six pack of craft beer, based on a myriad of personal preferences.  Sometimes, picking a craft beer is a lot like making a new friend; finding something in common is just what you need to begin a beautiful relationship. If you’re still warming up to craft beer overall, check out info box at top right on the facing page for a quick guide to styles that will add even more to your newly fine-tuned beer matching ability.Â