Beer Stories


5 Craft Beer Milkshake Recipes to Kick the Heat

Who says you have to stick to beer to cool down? We have five boozy milkshake recipes to put the fires out this summer.

Breakout Brewer: Trillium Brewing

Boston’s tiny Trillium Brewing has brewed 125 beers in its first two and a half years—and many are among the most sought-after beers brewed in the Northeast.

The Middle Way: Midwest IPAs

Today’s Midwest brewers are marrying Old World tradition with New World ingredients for a richer, fuller flavor in their IPAs.

Breakout Brewer: Casey Brewing & Blending

Casey Brewing & Blending is making waves with a focus on barrel-fermented, mixed-culture beers that celebrate heirloom fruit varieties from local growers.

Breakout Brewer: Pipeworks Brewing Company

Everything about Pipeworks Brewing Company—from its Belgian roots to its collaborative model—reflects the passionate owners and their zany approach to what they do.

Breakout Brewer: Upland Brewing Company

Pushing the envelope and doing things the hard way are standard operating procedure at Indiana’s Upland Brewing Company.

How Women Brewsters Saved the World

Tara Nurin (official historian of the Pink Boots Society) explores the history of women and beer from prehistoric times up through Prohibition.

Breakout Brewer: Prairie Artisan Ales

The two brothers behind Oklahoma-based Prairie Artisan Ales put a lot of effort into pursuing their flights of fancy—and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

The Rebirth of Thomas Hardy Ale

Now in its fourth incarnation, one of the greatest vintage beers shows no signs of disappearing—for the foreseeable future.

Feats of Strength: Strong Ale Style Guide

Consider the common themes that connect barleywine, stock ale, old ale, and wheatwine to one another.