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Travel Tips
Captain Kurt

Travel Insurance 101

Not sure which travel insurance is right for you? Our guide breaks down the best options for international travelers, from comprehensive travel insurance to medical-focused plans and airline-offered policies. Learn what each covers, their pros and cons, and how to choose the right protection for your next adventure. Whether you’re a frequent flyer, a craft beer traveler, or just planning a one-time trip, this guide will help you travel with confidence.

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Food & Beer
Captain Kurt

A Tale of Two Beer Cultures: England vs. Scotland

England and Scotland share a deep-rooted love for beer, but their brewing traditions, pub experiences, and signature styles set them apart. From England’s historic ales and community-driven pubs to Scotland’s malt-forward brews and bold craft beer innovations, this post explores the fascinating differences between these two beer-loving nations.

Discover how regional pride, brewing history, and evolving craft scenes shape each country’s beer culture—and why a visit to both is a must for any beer enthusiast.

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Epic Homebrew Reveal
Captain Kurt

Epic Scottish Ales

In this episode, we’ll explore the world of Scottish Ales and learn about three recipes created for homebrewers. Our special guests include Martin Keen from The HomeBrew Challenge, Sean Flemming from The Tartan Shark Brewery in Edinburgh, Captain Kurt from Epic Beer Trips, and host Tessa Lowe from GirlsDrinkBeer.

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Epic Homebrew Reveal
Captain Kurt

Epic Irish Ales

In this episode we’ll explore the world of Irish Ales and learn about three recipes created for homebrewers, plus we’ll get insight from BallyKilcavan Brewery in Ireland. Learn about a cranberry-infused Irish Ale called Epic Zombie (a tribute to the Cranberries) as well as a first wort technique used by Thomas Miller … and finally Caleb Whitenack from Psychdoc Brewery talks about his Epic Coffee Red Ale!

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Epic Giving
Captain Kurt

Epic Giving

At EpicBeerTrips.com we believe giving back to the world is just as important as traveling the globe, drinking beer and having fun! That’s why we created Epic Giving—our goal is to give back to charities and nonprofit organizations to help make the world a better place.

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