Beer Stories


Pick Six: Russian River Brewing's Vinnie Cilurzo

“What Would Vinnie Drink?” His list is surprisingly devoid of the hoppy beers one might expect…

Finders Keepers

We set out to explore how several craft brewers in Los Angeles are adding a sense of place to their beers in unexpected ways.

The IPAs of New England

New England IPAs are big beers, there is a definitive haze to the beer, and brewers embrace the big, bold hops flavors rather than the bitterness of the India pale ales of the past.

Craft Brewers’ Roundtable: Pilsner In Perspective

These brewers went on and on about pilsner. Most brewers do.

Packing Beer: How to Get it There Safely

We’ve tried every method in the book for transporting beer, and here are some of our tips for getting it there unscathed, at the right temperature, for the right price.

Eight Peanut Butter Beers to Drink on National Peanut Butter Day

The National Peanut Board says Americans eat about six pounds of peanut products per person each year, but how much do they drink?

Weathering Changes in the World of Hops

Last summer, droughts and high temperatures put a strain on the availability of hops. However, putting a more intense strain on hops is something more dangerous because of its potential increase: brewery and consumer demand.

Breakout Brewer: Creature Comforts

Curiosity, community service, and high-quality balanced beers are the focal points of this relatively new brewery in Athens, Georgia.

Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Best in Beer 2016: Faves, Trends, and Drinking . . . Beer

For our first-annual Best in Beer issue, we asked you about your favorite beer writers and glassware, trends you think will last, how you drink, and how much you drink.