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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 …

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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.

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June 23, 2021

PSA: July 3 Is National Independent #BeerRunDay

June 23, 2021

Some beer runs are so momentous — so essential — they deserve their own special holiday.

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Michael Harlan Turkell May 19, 2021

Spice, Fat, Acid, Beer

Michael Harlan Turkell May 19, 2021

American craft beers find their way into Japanese and Korean restaurants.

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Danielle Benjamin April 30, 2021

In the Midst of a Pandemic, Breweries Are Giving Back to their Communities

Danielle Benjamin April 30, 2021

Hit hard by the pandemic, breweries across the country are nonetheless finding ways to give back to their local communities.

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April 30, 2021

Get Ready: American Craft Beer Week Is May 10-16

April 30, 2021

American Craft Beer Week (May 10–16, 2021) is our annual springtime salute to our neighborhood breweries. Because Local Beer Is Better!

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Mark Denote March 18, 2021

The More Fulfilling Cup: Craft Brewers and Craft Roasters Find Common Threads Together

Mark Denote March 18, 2021

Many in the world of craft beer seek out the artisans of coffee who show the same amount of love to coffee that craft brewers pay to craft beer. As these brewers develop a love and appreciation for craft roasters, some brewers have found ways to utilize a roaster’s skill and attention to detail to elevate the brewery and its offerings.

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Melissa Corbin November 29, 2017

Yazoo Brewing Company’s Linus Hall: Six Degrees of Nashville

Melissa Corbin November 29, 2017

Ever played Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon? Raise a pint in Nashville and chances are you’re less than six degrees from Linus Hall, a Music City beer pioneer.

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Dennis Malcolm Byron (aka Ale Sharpton) November 27, 2017

Inside Atlanta’s New Beer Hangout: Monday Night Brewing’s Garage

Dennis Malcolm Byron (aka Ale Sharpton) November 27, 2017

Ale Sharpton takes you inside Monday Night Brewing's Garage, the Atlanta brewery's second location which focuses on sour and barrel-aged beers.

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Dennis Malcolm Byron (aka Ale Sharpton) September 5, 2017

Little City Brewing Approaches 1 Year Anniversary in Raleigh

Dennis Malcolm Byron (aka Ale Sharpton) September 5, 2017

Little City Brewing's owner Jon Seelbinder has been in the hospitality business for almost two decades, but he says running a brewery is an entirely different animal.

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Andy Sparhawk July 5, 2017

Where There’s Smoke: Will Smoke Beers Catch Fire?

Andy Sparhawk July 5, 2017

We talk to Josh Cody of Colorado Malting Company about the specialty malt game and what he believes to be the next frontier in American beer: smoked beer.

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Andy Sparhawk June 1, 2017

Young Brewery Finds Success by Keeping It Simple

Andy Sparhawk June 1, 2017

How do you make a new brewery successful in a crowded market? Mill Creek Brewing founder Chris Going tells us he’s keeping it simple.

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Andy Sparhawk April 10, 2017

How a Chef-turned-Brewer Infuses Culinary Soul Deep Into His Beers

Andy Sparhawk April 10, 2017

Chefs are getting out of the kitchen and into the brewhouse. Rey Knight tells us it's more than creating a meal out of beer, but a beer to accompany a meal.

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Jay Wood March 2, 2017

Ale Sharpton: The Craft Beer Ambassador Under the Flat Cap

Jay Wood March 2, 2017

Ale Sharpton isn’t your father’s beer blogger. CraftBeer.com's Jay Wood gets to know the craft beer ambassador under the flat hat.

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Jess Baker February 8, 2017

Behind San Francisco Beer Week with Joanne Marino

Jess Baker February 8, 2017

San Francisco Beer Week is about beer (of course), but it's also about celebrating connections between beer lovers, brewers and local businesses.

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Jess Baker January 9, 2017

ThirstyBear Brewery Puts Big Emphasis on Fresh, Local Ingredients

Jess Baker January 9, 2017

Ron Silberstein, the founding brewmaster of ThirstyBear Organic Brewery in San Francisco, talks about why he's dedicated to bringing fresh, local ingredients to beer lovers.

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Jess Baker December 7, 2016

A Little Bit of Shtick Goes A Long Way at Shmaltz Brewing

Jess Baker December 7, 2016

Jeremy Cowan, the proprietor of Shmaltz Brewing in New York, talks about how the last 20 years have changed in craft beer.

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Jess Baker November 30, 2016

Full Pour: Burnt Hickory’s Scott Hedeen, the Punk Rock, DIY Brewmaster

Jess Baker November 30, 2016

Scott Hedeen, founder of Burnt Hickory Brewing, tells our Jess Baker how he built a punk rock, do-it-yourself brewery in the least-friendly state for craft beer.

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Andy Sparhawk November 18, 2016

U.S. Brewpub Wins Monumental Michelin Star Award

Andy Sparhawk November 18, 2016

Chicago's Band of Bohemia becomes the first U.S. brewpub to earn the highly-prestigious Michelin Star for its cuisine. Chef Michael Carroll tells CraftBeer.com's Andy Sparhawk why it's monumental.