Lewis and Clark Brewing Co. was named Small Brewing Company and Small Brewing Company Brewer of the Year at the 2018 GABF -- but it’s been a long road for founder Max Pigman.
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Featured Brewery
June 14, 2019
Oregon Brewery’s Father-Daughter Brewing Team
June 14, 2019
Lisa and Rick Allen are the father-daughter brewing team at Heater Allen Brewing in McMinnville, Oregon.
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Editor's Picks
June 26, 2019
July 3 is Named National Independent Beer Run Day
June 26, 2019
The Brewers Association is naming July 3 National Independent Beer Run Day. As you celebrate Independence Day, drink beer from independently-owned breweries.
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Beer and Breweries
June 19, 2019
Harrisburg Beer Week Donates $45,000 to Harrisburg River Rescue & Emergency Services
June 19, 2019
The donation was raised from proceeds from Harrisburg Beer Week. The event celebrates local craft beer while serving as a fundraiser.
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Editor's Picks
June 19, 2019
IPAs Dominate 2019’s ‘Best Beers in America’ Poll
June 19, 2019
When you see the list of 2019’s Best Beers in America, two things are very clear: all hail Michigan beer and long live the IPA beer style.
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Featured Brewery
June 17, 2019
Old Manufacturing Building is Now Pennsylvania’s Largest Brewpub
June 17, 2019
Rusty Rail Brewing, Pennsylvania's largest brewpub, has turned Mifflinburg's old manufacturing building into a destination for beer lovers.
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Craft Beer Muses
June 13, 2019
L.A.’s Latina Brewers Seeing ‘Cultural Shift’
June 13, 2019
Three Los Angeles Latina brewers share their experience with the craft brew community and homebrewing.
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Featured Brewery
June 6, 2019
Chef Leah Ewing: From Fry Maven to Fat Bottom Brewing
June 6, 2019
Fat Bottom Brewing’s chef Leah Ewing finds a solid playing field to pair her food with beers -- a far cry from her start as a fry cook at McDonald's.
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We know there’s so much to learn about craft beer, and are here to help. Our online Beer 101 Course will walk you through the basics of craft beer. You’ll learn about everything from beer history, to ingredients and different types of beer. Our Beer and Food Pairing Course will provide you with an in-depth knowledge on craft beer and food. You’ll learn how to make a knock-out pairing as well as create a menu for a beer and food pairing dinner. We have separate courses for at-home cooks as well as professional chefs, so individuals of all culinary backgrounds can participate.
Side Dish
June 23, 2019
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Beer
June 23, 2019
These tasty Brussels sprouts from A Spicy Perspective will quickly become a favorite go-to. The caramelization of the pale ale creates a perfect glaze for these healthy veggies.
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Side Dish
June 22, 2019
Simple Beer BBQ Sauce
June 22, 2019
You can make this year beer bbq sauce at home using your favorite bock beer, a style that has a high malt character with toasty and nutty aromas.
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Entree
June 3, 2019
Slow Cooker Beer Chicken Tacos
June 3, 2019
These chicken tacos are easy to make (10 minutes of prep time and four hours in the slow cooker is all you need), but they look and taste like you spent all day in the kitchen. The leftovers are delicious the next day too.
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Craft Beer Muses
June 11, 2019
Trendy Rosé Beers Reach a New Set of Drinkers
June 11, 2019
While you won't technically find a description for rosé beers in style guidelines, brewers say the trendy summer style is helping them find a new audience.
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Craft Beer Muses
June 3, 2019
Light Craft Beers Could Offer Big Opportunity for Small Breweries
June 3, 2019
Light craft beers are becoming a little easier to find as more brewers experiment with lower calorie beers.
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Craft Beer Muses
May 14, 2019
Stories Behind 10 Strange Beer Names
May 14, 2019
From adopted kittens to Rush to texting typos, we ask craft brewers to tell us the stories behind their strange beer names.
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Craft Beer Muses
June 4, 2019
Beercationing in Michigan? Don’t Overlook Detroit
June 4, 2019
Author Brian Yaeger makes a case that Detroit’s beer scene is well worth your time in this state full of exciting craft breweries.
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Beercation Destination
May 23, 2019
AirbnBeers: Breweries with Hotels, Inns, Camping and More
May 23, 2019
From brewery hotels to campgrounds, quirky Airbnbs to luxurious resorts, this is your guide to planning a craft beer weekend getaway.
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Beercation Destination
May 21, 2019
Soak Up Vacation Vibes at Craft Breweries in Beach Towns
May 21, 2019
Whether you’re on vacation or need a place to unwind for a few hours, these beach town craft breweries bring good vibes straight to your beer glass.
Read MoreIndependent Craft Beer in the United States
Now is the best time to be a beer lover in the U.S. We are proud to be part of the creative and vibrant community that independent craft brewers have created, and we want to help that community grow while keeping it strong. We know that helping beer lovers further learn about craft beer involves more than providing you with a beer style definition, and that’s why we bring you stories – we want to connect you with the people and breweries behind the beer.