Beer Stories


7 Coconut Beers to Drink during the Year of Coconut

From toasted and sweet to creamy and fresh, coconut adds a new flavor dimension to these beers.

Breakout Brewer: Plan Bee

Using only ingredients grown or produced in New York, Evan and Emily Watson of Plan Bee Farm Brewery have made brewing their backup plan.

The Ales of Apostates: When Abbey Beers Get Weird

Is nothing sacred? Certainly abbey beers aren’t. Not even in Belgium.

14 Chocolate Beers To Drink on Valentine’s Day

Whether you have a date or you’re flying solo, these chocolate beers are perfect for the occasion.

The Remedy of Errors

Whether you’re tasting or brewing beer, understanding off-flavors can help you appreciate well-made beer or identify flaws in your own. Here’s a handy reference for recognizing 17 of the most common off-flavors found in beer.

Breakout Brewer: Earth Eagle Brewings

Butch Heilshorn and Alex McDonald, cobrewers at Earth Eagle Brewings of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, are giving their customers’ palates a more adventurous experience with beers that replace hops with other less common ingredients.

13 Beer Cans to Pack in Your Ski Coat this Season

Long days on the slopes call for beer in between runs.

Breakout Brewer: Scratch Brewing

Scratch Brewing’s owner-brewer triumvirate is out to make very drinkable beer that uses local ingredients and tastes very regional.

7 Food-Focused Beer Festivals to Feast at This Year

Take beer pairing to the next level and don’t miss these delicious festivals in 2016.

Attention Brewers: Keep Your Dog Safe on Brew Day

The next time your brew dog joins you in the garage, be sure to keep hops and yeast well out of his reach.