Smartphone apps put beer in your pocket

Whether you want to track all of the craft beers that you’ve tried, find nearby breweries or simply learn more about a specific beer style, all the information you need is just a tap away.

Smartphone users have hundreds of beer-related apps to choose from, but not all apps are created equal. If you’re not sure where to begin, here are a few fun and user-friendly apps to start with.

Untappd

Free  |  untappd.com

Untappd is a fast-growing favorite in the craft beer community, and it’s easy to see why. The app has lots of beer tracking and sharing features — including Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare integration — making it the ultimate social networking tool for beer drinkers.

When an Untappd user checks in to a beer, they also have the option to upload a photo, add their location, write a review, give the beer a star rating and share the check-in on social media. Untappd also features its own in-app friends list, where users can exchange “toasts” and comment on each other’s check-ins.

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