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A Toast to Summer: Festivals, Patios, and Benefits

Melissa Corbin June 17, 2022

Summer is here! Melissa Corbin serves up 11 craft-beer destinations and happenings, from the Pacific Northwest to the Deep South.

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Karen Asp May 31, 2022

How This Nanobrewery Is Fighting Food Insecurity in its Corner of the World

Karen Asp May 31, 2022

In one small town outside of Cincinnati, one brewery is stepping up to make healthy food more affordable for low-income individuals.

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Michael Harlan Turkell May 16, 2022

Salinity & Suds: Pairing Beer with Seafood

Michael Harlan Turkell May 16, 2022

You know the saying: “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Well, beer’s …

Beer and Breweries

Brandon Hernández April 25, 2022

5 Pacific Northwest Breweries to Please Any Palate

Brandon Hernández April 25, 2022

The roots of American craft beer extend throughout the nation, but the bines of the movement are clearly embedded in the Pacific Northwest.

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Danielle Benjamin April 11, 2022

Revitalizing Neighborhoods and Reigniting Memories

Danielle Benjamin April 11, 2022

Nothing attracts customers to a brewery more than incredible beer. But a close second? An incredible location!

enjoying specialty beers at social gathering

Beercation Destination

Mark Denote March 26, 2022

Traveling the Beer World in 2022

Mark Denote March 26, 2022

These essential beer events only happen once a year, so be sure to add them to your calendar.

Craft Beer News

Emma Schmitz March 21, 2022

Is Cold IPA Really a New Beer Style (and Does that Even Matter)?

Emma Schmitz March 21, 2022

As if the countless American IPA iterations were not enough to satiate a hophead’s palate, a new one—dubbed Cold IPA—lingers bitterly on the horizon.

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Melissa Corbin March 15, 2022

Donning, Downing, and Drowning the Shamrock: A Sordid Tale of Green Beer

Melissa Corbin March 15, 2022

Melissa Corbin explores St. Patrick's Day traditions and two Irish-American brewers of note.

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Karen Asp March 6, 2022

Pints & Patios: The New Winter Pairing

Karen Asp March 6, 2022

With the pandemic about to enter its third year, breweries are finding creative ways to keep patios open in the heart of winter.

Beercation Destination

Mark Denote February 24, 2022

10 Beers Best Enjoyed at the Source

Mark Denote February 24, 2022

Here’s a top 10 list of coveted beers that mirror the spirit and history of their local community, and are best enjoyed near the breweries that crafted them.

Beer & Food

Michael Harlan Turkell January 28, 2022

Pizza by the Pint

Michael Harlan Turkell January 28, 2022

The old principle that beer simply goes with pizza is outdated. People are now putting more thought into these pairings, as they have with the proliferation of superlative pizza offerings. …

Beer News

Mark Denote December 13, 2021

Telling Today’s Craft Beer Drinkers the Story of Yesterday’s Breweries

Mark Denote December 13, 2021

Beer history is a fragile thing. So much of it has been lost to time because objects, artifacts, and recipes lacked a caretaker at a crucial time.

Beer and Breweries

Melissa Corbin December 9, 2021

The Components of a Successful Experiential Beer Tour

Melissa Corbin December 9, 2021

Taking a walking tour is one of the best ways to get to know a city without the trappings of more touristy activities. You’re introduced to the region and its context by one of its very own, if even simply for social reasons.

Beer & Food

Adam Dulye November 18, 2021

‘Tis the Season to Be Beery

Adam Dulye November 18, 2021

Tis’ the season for some craft-beer delight and gathering ‘round a table full of holiday cheer as celebrations begin with family and friends from far and near. Ooof. OK. Let’s pause …

Small Brewery Sunday | November 28, 2021

Beer News

November 18, 2021

A Big Day for Small Breweries: Celebrate Small Brewery Sunday This Nov. 28

November 18, 2021

Small Brewery Sunday is a day we make a point to support our local taprooms and brewpubs with our dollars. Because these small businesses can’t do it alone! Show your support this Nov. 28!

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Karen Asp November 4, 2021

Why Craft Beer Is Turning to Craft Malt

Karen Asp November 4, 2021

Sustainability is on everybody’s mind these days, and craft maltsters are poised to help breweries produce more planet-friendly pints. But that’s not all, as malt is turning breweries onto bigger — and better, some might say — flavors.

Beercation Destination

Becky Kellogg October 27, 2021

The I-65 Craft Beer Route

Becky Kellogg October 27, 2021

Headed south to the Gulf Coast? Interstate 65 offers up several great craft beer cities to quench your thirst as you stop for the night.

The Still Point of the Turning World: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

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Holly Regan October 12, 2021

The Still Point of the Turning World: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Holly Regan October 12, 2021

If you want to know who Averie Swanson is, read her beer labels. “I Am Because We Are.” “The Grace of Maybe.” “At the Still Point of the Turning World.” They …

Craft Beer News

Ashley Rodriguez September 22, 2021

One Style for All: The Complexity of Mexican Lagers and Latinx People in the Brewing Industry

Ashley Rodriguez September 22, 2021

My parents didn’t drink much when I was growing up. Any alcohol that was in the house was hidden—hard stuff like vodka and tequila lived in a rarely opened cabinet …

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Jonathan Andrade June 29, 2021

SoCal Cerveceros, America’s Largest Latino-Based Homebrew Club, Is Making Its Mark

Jonathan Andrade June 29, 2021

SoCal Cerveceros, a club that started with seven amateur Latino homebrewers in a car port has developed into a full-fledged army of diverse, talented brewing specialists looking to influence the craft beer scene for years to come.