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Breakout Brewer: Chapman Crafted BeerBy John HollOpening a new brewery in Orange County, California—an area rich in respected brewers and savvy drinkers—takes guts and talent. Fortunately, the team behind Chapman has both in abundance.
Bringing Change to Diversity in the Beer IndustryBy John HollA look at the expanding struggle to make craft beer more inclusive.
Brewers and Drinkers Raise Cash for Clean WaterNonprofit group Drink Local, Think Global has enlisted more than 100 breweries so far in an October effort to assist communities hit by an extreme water crisis.
Vacationland: Best Beer Experiences in Portland, MaineBy John HollThat city in Oregon isn't the only Portland worthy of a beercation. The one in Maine is flourishing, mixing American classics with scrappy, inventive upstarts, more hazies, and a multitude of styles.
Podcast Episode 103: Harrison McCabe of Beachwood BlenderyBy Jamie BognerBeachwood has built a world-class sour, wild, and spontaneous beer program by controlling environmental factors and carefully selecting for desired character in their prevailing house culture.
Brewing with Alternative Grains (Full Video)By Steven AnanSteven Anan, head brewer and co-owner of Archetype Brewing in Asheville, takes you through alternative grains—including oats, wheat, rye, and non-cereals. He provides an overview of the ingredients and how to use them to formulate a better beer.
Editors' Picks: Old AleBy Jamie BognerHere are four great examples of a style that doesn’t get much attention these days, despite the depth that reminds us why old ale endures.
Brülosophy: Testing Conventional WisdomBy BrülosophyHere the methodical testers and tasters of Brülosophy.com share some of their most interesting findings on what makes a difference (and what doesn’t) in homebrewed beer.
Podcast Episode 102: Blue Moon & Ceria Beverage Founder Keith Villa: Exploring Uncharted Territory in Beer With CannabisBy Jamie BognerKeith Villa may be best known for creating and growing Coors’ Blue Moon brand of Belgian-style witbier, but his second act—developing non-alcoholic beer infused with cannabinoids—may be his most daring challenge yet.
Special Ingredient: Make It SappyBy John HollHead for the trees: Maple or birch sap can offer more complexity to a brew.
Taking a Venn ApproachBy Jamie BognerA humorous look at the intersections and insanity of craft beer.
Video Tip: Yeast Selection for Superior AlesKeep it simple, keep it clean, and get a microscope. Here Dirk Hillegass of All Sevens shares his advice on choosing and handling yeast for clean, consistent ales.