Professional Brewing


Breakout Brewer: Melvin Brewing

These self-professed Kung Fu and hip hop fanatics, with beers named in honor of the Wu-Tang Clan, are on the march to take their brand of unrepentant hops-forward beers to beer fans throughout the Rockies and PNW. Can anything stop them?

Breakout Brewer: Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

Located in the coastal city of Capitola, California, in a glorified warehouse with a cozy tasting room, Sante Adairius Rustic Ales draws its inspiration from traditional Belgian beers and brewing methods.

Mitch Steele’s Desert-Island 6-pack Focuses on the Push-Pull between Intensity and Drinkability

“Balance” is an overused word in brewing parlance, but for Brewmaster Mitch Steele, it’s valuable only within the context of intensity and character.

Gear Test: Anton Paar EasyDens

This extract and density meter for homebrewers is on the pricey side but delivers fast and accurate readings for a fraction of the cost of higher end professional units, making it a great option for nano breweries.

Breakout Brewer: Tired Hands Brewing Company

With an indie aesthetic and a focus on dry and expressive beers, Tired Hands Brewing Company has staked out its unique identity as a brewery and destination restaurant.

Turning a Passion into a Career

The route from hobbyist to professional brewer can take many turns.

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.

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.