David Nilsen

Experience

David Nilsen is a professional beer writer and educator and book critic. He is a Certified Cicerone, and a National Book Critics Circle member. He lives in Ohio with his wife and daughter and a very irritable cat.

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Articles & Recipes

The Best Pub Food in Every State

A good bar doesn't have to have great food, but it certainly helps! We've searched high and low for the best pub food across the country.

15 Surprising Cocktails That Start with Beer

Beer cocktails, or "beertails," can be riffs on classic cocktails or brand-new creations. With over a hundred different styles of beer, the options are endless!

HOSTON,US-JUN 25,2016:Various bottles of craft, microbrews, IPAs, domestic and imported beer beers from around the world on shelf display in supermarket.Alcohol drinks background, different beer style; Shutterstock ID 446130109

The Best Craft Beer from Every State

It's an exciting time to be a craft beer drinker. Cicerone (aka beer expert) David Nilsen shares his guide to the very best breweries and beers from around the country.