I'm thrilled by the progress my hop garden has achieved in the last month!  I already have three plants that have grown a few feet past the length of the trellis (which goes up to my 2nd floor). This growth pace is well beyond where I was this time last year. ... read more

Greetings, New Mexico craft beer lovers. Stoutmeister here with The Week Ahead in Beer. This column covers all the breweries in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties, with Santa Fe’s six breweries, one in Los Alamos, one in Moriarty, and one in Las Cruces also joining the party. Stoutmeister puts on his ... read more

Masters of IPA Invitational at Ecliptic Brewing Portland, Oregon. Earth. –  On Friday, June 15, from 4-9pm Portland’s Ecliptic Brewing will host the Masters of IPA Invitational, a featured event during Portland Beer Week. This year’s event returns bigger, badder,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry... ... read more

Friday’s ad is for is by Ballantine Ale, from 1955. Most of this month I’ve been posting Brewer’s Gold ads from the 1950s, but I’ve shared all of the ones I could find, so for the remainder of the month there will be random Ballantine ads. In this ad, with ... read more

Yorkshire Evening Post Leeds Beer Festival shows CAMRA is moving with the times Yorkshire Evening Post Yet the city's giant CAMRA festival has for some years now been open to beers which don't meet its original remit. A host of interesting continental beers and even craft keg ales have all ... read more

Though I don’t like the aggressive tone of the article name, the STORY within from Splinter News is something that needs to be looked at and then dealt with. Does there need to be an industry wide standard? Is there a safety net (literally) that could be created by pooling ... read more

Debut of End All IPA comes as the brewery more than doubles its volume in the state. Solemn Oath Brewery is expanding in the Massachusetts market with its unique portfolio of beers. The Illinois-based craft brewer debuted with Night Shift Distributing in late 2017 and will be furthering their can ... read more

A super-limited, Tier One offering. Cascade Brewing has released its Pêche Fumé 2017 project. The Northwest sour ale is a blend of wheat ales brewed with cherrywood smoked malt and aged in oak barrels for up to 14 months with Northwest-grown peaches. The limited offering is available in 750 ml bottles and on draft through Cascade’s regular ... read more

Adjuncts, grains widely used in brewing on the industrial and hobbyist levels alike, play an important and often overlooked supporting role to malted barley in the creation of our favorite beverages. In January, a group of DC Homebrewers Club members participated in an experiment to determine the pros, cons, and differences of br ... read more

Here’s another new can coming from Evil Twin.  The beer is called Even While They Teach Men Learn and it is a double dry-hopped IPA (Erase & Rewind No 23).  The beer will roll in at 7%-AbV and it will be packaged in 16oz cans at Westbrook Brewing.  We ... read more

Today we have two new Zebra cans coming from Clown Shoes Beer.  Zebra Warren is a double IPA with mango and pink guava (8%-AbV) and Zebra Jon is the same.  These are both 16oz cans destined for different markets so stay tuned for more info. ... read more

This is Baby Sparkles from Sly Fox Brewing in Pottstown PA.  This Pottstown-style double dry-hopped (hyped) IPA will hit 6.4%-AbV and this is the 16oz can. ... read more

Today we have the latest packaging for Barrel-Aged 4Beans from Sixpoint.  This beer is brewed with coffee, cocoa husks and Madagascar vanilla beans, and then it is aged in Bourbon and rye Whiskey barrels.  This is the new 12oz can. ... read more

This is Helles Mary from Pyramid.  The beer hits 5.5%-AbV and it will be packaged in 12oz bottles. ... read more

This is Accidental Friends from magic Hat Brewing.  This elderberry saison will slide in at 5.9%-AbV and this is the 16oz can. ... read more

Today we have some updated packaging coming from Samuel Adams in Boston, MA:  Spruce Lager (5.1%-AbV, 14 IBU), Black Lager (4.9%-AbV, 19 IBU) & Pumpkin Ale ale with pumpkin and spices added (5.7%-AbV, 12 IBU).  These are all 12oz bottles. ... read more

This is the 2018 edition of Last Slice from The Bruery in Placentia, CA.  The beer is an ale brewed with lime, vanilla, lactose and graham crackers that is age din Bourbon barrels.  Look for Last Slice to hit 13.5%-AbV and this is the 750ml bottle. ... read more

On this long Memorial Day weekend, Americans stop to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. It is their sacrifices that helped to preserve the freedoms we cherish and enjoy today.Sadly, there are too many people in our country who take freedom for ... read more

This post was written for #BeeryLongreads2018 and made possible by the support of our Patreon subscribers. Do consider signing up if you enjoy this blog, or perhaps just buy us a one-off pint. For the last year or so we’ve been slowly chewing over a single big question: how healthy ... read more

Welcome to DCBeer's coverage of SAVOR Week 2018. This is a week celebrating craft beer where brewers and industry folks from all across the country come to DC, see what we have to offer, and bring some of their beer as well. There's a lot of out-of-market beers and people all leading up ... read more

I told you it was watery Mild month. still time to squeeze in a couple more before June rolls around. The late 1940s weren’t the best time to be a Mild drinker. At least if you wanted to get pissed. Watery was the key word.Though there are some rather interesting ... read more

Welcome to DCBeer's coverage of SAVOR Week 2018. This is a week celebrating craft beer where brewers and industry folks from all across the country come to DC, see what we have to offer, and bring some of their beer as well. There's a lot of out-of-market beers and people all leading up ... read more

Here’s everything that grabbed our attention in the world of beer and pubs in the past week, from interviews to historical ponderings, via a pub crawl in Stafford. A bit of news to begin: Robinson’s of Stockport has decided to change the branding of its successful golden ale Dizzy Blonde ... read more

Welcome to DCBeer's coverage of SAVOR Week 2018. This is a week celebrating craft beer where brewers and industry folks from all across the country come to DC, see what we have to offer, and bring some of their beer as well. There's a lot of out-of-market beers and people all leading up ... read more

NUVO Brewer's Cup Homebrew "Best of Show" Gets A Tasting NUVO May 23, 6 p.m., at the Broad Ripple Brewpub, you get first taste of the Indiana State Fair Brewers' Cup Competition Homebrew 2017 Best of Show, brewed by winners Jereme Grissom and Josh Grissom, with BRBP head brewer Jonathon ... read more

Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City Some people will be pleased, others will be dismayed. But this blog is turning into a vegetarian haven. I don’t know how it happened. I guess the best food coming out of ... read more

(Portland, OR) – Cascade Brewing released its Pêche Fumé 2017 project today. The Northwest sour ale is a blend of... read post The post Cascade Brewing Releases Pêche Fumé 2017 appeared first on The Full Pint - Craft Beer News. ... read more

From Cascade: PORTLAND, OR  – Cascade Brewing released its Pêche Fumé 2017 project today. The Northwest sour ale is a blend of wheat ales brewed with cherrywood smoked malt and aged in oak barrels for up to 14 months with Northwest-grown peaches. The limited offering is available in 750 ml ... read more

Back on Saturday, April 28th, Great Notion Brewing held its public unveiling of its still under construction brewery and restaurant in Portland’s Northwest Industrial area. Each Saturday the brewer held dock sales, selling 16-ounce cans of its various beers each week to much fan fare. We checked it out the ... read more

Now, let’s talk about this year’s collaboration beer for the fest…. This year’s beer started at the festival, last year as Creature Comforts and Firestone Walker came together to brew up what would become Mother’s Milk, a barrel-aged imperial milk porter. Mother’s Milk is a bigger beer at 11.6% ... read more

Ancestry Brewing’s taproom in Tualatin, OR It’s hard to believe Tualatin, Oregon’s Ancestry Brewing is just celebrating their 2-year anniversary this Saturday, May 26th from 2-8pm. The party takes place at their flagship location at 20585 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd., though they also operate a satellite pub in SE Portland’s Sellwood ... read more

Ancestry Brewing’s taproom in Tualatin, OR It’s hard to believe Tualatin, Oregon’s Ancestry Brewing is just celebrating their 2-year anniversary this Saturday, May 26th from 2-8pm. The party takes place at their flagship location at 20585 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd., though they also operate a satellite pub in SE Portland’s Sellwood ... read more

Check out this week’s On Tap column for The Advocate that’s published here. Gnarly Barley celebrates another year with Gnar Fest It seems like only yesterday that I was visiting with Zac and Cari Caramonta at beer festivals when Gnarly Barley was merely the name of their brewery in planning. ... read more

Today we’ve got Ordnance’s FMJ English style IPA. It’s got a nice nose, with touches of caramel, pine and a little citrus. That nose drops away far too quickly though: three sips in and I get some faint citrus but that’s about it. It tastes uneven, too: some but not ... read more

South Jersey Beer Scene published Last Wave Brewing Company Celebrating It’s First Anniversary This Weekend. Another Ocean County brewery hits a milestone, as Last Wave Brewing in Point Pleasant Beach kicks off the summer with their First Anniversary celebration! “This year has been incredible, far above expectations!” said co-owner Bert ... read more

Avg. Reading Time: 4 minHappy National Wine Day! With May 25th denoting a day dedicated to wine, it was time for the PorchDrinking to think about how it could be flipped to involve beer. What better way to shift the focus than to incorporate both? Wine barrel-aged beers have become ... read more

PENTICTON, BC – Cannery Brewing has announced the latest release in its series of limited edition canned beers. Dualis (8% abv, 80 IBU) is a double IPA brewed with a blend of Galaxy and Simcoe hops, and is described as being “both punchy and crisp.” Dualis is available now on tap and ... read more

From Port Brewing & Bagby Brewing: San Marcos, CA, -- Having brewed with Jeff Bagby for over 4 years at Pizza Port Solana Beach winning numerous awards, Tomme Arthur teamed up with Bagby Brewing Co to brew Bags 2 the Future American Stout, just in time for Port Brewing’s 12thAnniversary. ... read more

From Boulder Beer: Mojo IPA has been around for 15 years, but you've never seen it like this! Out of our newly designed cans, Mojo is the first to make it out of the brewery and onto shelves near you. Pale in color but packed with flavor, Mojo reflects the ... read more

From Second Self: Distinctly Funky & Earthy Beers Brewed with Naturally Cultivated Wild Brett Yeast Beers Gone Wild! Tasting To Celebrate Kick Off on June 9th Tickets Available HERE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Second Self Beer Company, the Atlanta, Georgia-based craft brewery, is set to ... read more

From Allagash: (Portland, ME  - 5/25/18) An Allagash Brewing Company favorite, Little Brett, is returning for another limited release. Allagash Little Brett is fermented with 100% Brettanomyces yeast and hopped and dry-hopped exclusively with Mosaic hops. “Just those two ingredients give Little Brett its notes of pineapple, citrus, and ... read more

This story from Tilar Mazzeo is about champagne but it also is about taking risk and the Widow Clicquot took many. There were a lot of what are called “golden nuggets” of wisdom and factoids in this book. Did you know, for instance, that the founding home of champagne ... read more

13WHAM-TV Fans can celebrate Genesee Brewery with bricks 13WHAM-TV ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Genesee Brewery is looking to build on its rich history, one brick at a time. "We've been around since 1878 and today is actually our birthday," said Brewmaster Dean Jones. Today marks 140 years for the Genesee ... read more

For 5 years we encouraged beer lovers to celebrate downstate Illinois and St. Louis' brightest brewers during Chicago Craft Beer Week. Sadly, all good things -- even South of 80: A Celebration of Downstate Brewers -- must come to an end. The post A Formal Farewell to South of 80: ... read more

(NAPERVILLE, IL) – Solemn Oath Brewery is expanding in the Massachusetts market with its unique portfolio of beers. The Illinois-based... read post The post Solemn Oath Brewery Expands Distribution to Massachusetts appeared first on The Full Pint - Craft Beer News. ... read more

Fort Lee: Eight & Sand Beer Co. Jersey Showcase is happening at The Beer Spot & Grill Joe from The Beer Spot & Grill said on Thursday, May 31 from 12:00 pm to 02:00 am Every other Thursday we will be showcasing a brewery from NJ w/ 8-10 beers. Eight ... read more

VANKLEEK HILL, ON – Halcyon Barrel House – an off-shoot of Beau’s All Natural Brewing dedicated to mixed fermentation and barrel aged beers – has announced the release of a pair of new beers to celebrate its first anniversary. Year One: Anniversary Blend (7.9% abv) is described as follows: The blended and augmented yield ... read more

When I cranked up this blog, the idea was that it would track my research. A diary of my dives into the dusty depths of archives.Ignoring rambling reports of my drunken meanderings around the beer-pots of the world, I've served up unleavened bread. Facts and numbers not quite fully formed.Being ... read more

The Masters of IPA Invitational, hosted by Ecliptic Brewing as part of Portland Beer Week will return on Friday, June 15, from 4-9pm in Ecliptic Brewing’s outdoor lot. This year’s event returns bigger, badder, danker and juicier than ever as the ultimate showdown of the best India Pale Ale. Tickets are ... read more

Avg. Reading Time: 5 minAfter a five-day excursion with my beer-loving parents through Western Michigan and Traverse City, I’ve come back enamored with many of the local brews…and about five pounds heavier. But it was all worth it: every single brew, cheese board, burger and beer flight. During the trip, ... read more