We’re all a bunch of Untappd badge whores

We, the great beer-loving human collective, spend way too much time buried in our smart phones. Look around the next time you’re at a brewery or taproom, especially during quieter times, and count the number of people texting, emailing, or playing with their various apps. Once upon a time, some very smart people noticed this, and thus they created an app for beer lovers. And now? We’re all a bunch of stinking addicts to Untappd.

Yes, I know, you’re downright shocked that seven people who have a website about beer would be addicted to an app that deals with beer. If you have somehow avoided the whole Untappd phenomenon, here’s the basic primer. Untappd allows you to check in to the beers you drink. It then stores this information. In that respect, it can invaluable for a beer writer. “Hey, did you ever try this imperial stout?” “Let me see … oh, yeah, I had it before. I gave it four stars. You should definite

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