Jamie Bogner
Infographic: Even More Hops!By Jamie BognerDespite historic levels of hop inventory, growers planted 5 percent more hops in 2020 than in the previous year, as locations and varieties continued to shift.
Podcast Episode 163: Getting Political and Getting Through the Pandemic with Julie Verratti of DenizensBy Jamie BognerJulie Verratti discusses how brewers and brewery operators can lobby for laws that support their business and the industry, and talks about Denizens' strategies for keeping beer flowing while keeping customers and staff safe.
Podcast Episode 163: Getting Political and Getting Through the Pandemic with Julie Verratti of DenizensBy Jamie BognerJulie Verratti discusses how brewers and brewery operators can lobby for laws that support their business and the industry, and talks about Denizens' strategies for keeping beer flowing while keeping customers and staff safe.
Podcast Episode 162: Yvan De Baets of Brasserie de la Senne Is a Selfish BrewerBy Jamie BognerIf you’ve tried his pale ale, Taras Boulba, then you know that Yvan De Baets has a taste for hops. But it’s the focus on subtlety, balance, and fine details like tank geometry that make the beers of this Brussels brewery so compelling.
Editors’ Picks: Beyond Beer 2020By Jamie BognerBeer? No. Craft? Yes. These drinks outside the beer space have grown exponentially over the past year. They’re hitting their stride. From the sublime to the absurd—and from cider to mead via seltzer and kombucha—here are some of our favorites.
Podcast Episode 161: For Matt Lincoln of Fremont, Fresh-Hop Beers Are Labors of LoveBy Jamie BognerFremont’s audacious approach to fresh-hop brewing produced about 2,500 barrels of the true seasonal last year. Getting 70,000 pounds of fresh hops from field to the brewhouse is no small challenge, but that’s only the start…
Critic’s List: Jamie Bogner's Best in 2020By Jamie BognerThe cofounder and editorial director of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine® has traveled the country from coast to coast, talking to brewers and tasting their beer. Here’s a selection of highlights of his past year of beer.
Podcast Episode 160: Brick West’s Sam Milne Takes an Exacting Approach to Pilsner and GoseBy Jamie BognerBrick West in Spokane, Washington, has quickly made a mark with its fastidious approach to brewing classic German styles. Head brewer Sam Milne shares insights on the ingredients, process, and technical considerations that make their beers so compelling.
Podcast Episode 159: Writers and Critics Stan Hieronymus, Kate Bernot, Alex Kidd, Samer Khudairi, and Joe Stange Share Their Personal Bests of 2020By Jamie BognerFive top beer writers from around the United States share insights and anecdotes about the best brewers, beers, and trends they've experienced in 2020.
Podcast Episode 158: Best in Beer 2020By Jamie BognerThe annual Best in Beer issue of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine is out now, and in this special episode Managing Editor Joe Stange joins Jamie Bogner to discuss the editors' picks for Best 20 Beers of 2020, along with various reader survey results.
The Best 20 Beers in 2020By Jamie BognerDespite the challenges this year posed, we were able to taste thousands of beers over the past 12 months. Here are the very best of this unique (and unrepeatable) year.
Podcast Episode 157: Finback Cofounder Kevin Stafford Strives For Harmony in Creative, Boundary-Pushing BeersBy Jamie BognerNew York City’s Finback Brewery has developed a reputation for successful risk taking with unexpected, fun ingredients in everything from imperial stouts to IPAs.