Kate Bernot
Writing the Rules of West Coast Pilsner (So They Can Be Broken)By Kate BernotHop-forward lagers are nothing new, but a new thread is emerging that more intentionally marries the great drinkability of a pilsner with the expressive hopping of a West Coast IPA. Could it be the best of both worlds?
Toronto’s Bar Volo Offers Cask Ale, Crostini, and ComfortBy Kate BernotFrom our Love Handles files on the world’s great beer bars: Bar Volo in Toronto brings together locally brewed cask ales, quality Italian cooking, and cozy vibes.
Balanced Aroma: Adjusting the Thiol DialBy Kate BernotModified yeast strains and products such as Phantasm have unlocked the massive aromatic and flavor potential of thiols. Now, brewers are learning how best to tame that power in service of balance and nuance.
At Alaska’s Seward Alehouse, Get In Some Local Beers Near the Kenai FjordsBy Kate BernotFrom our Love Handles files on the world’s great beer bars: Seward Alehouse is a local dive like only Alaska can do it—it just happens to have great beer, too.
Natty White? Behold, Pét Nat + HopsBy Kate BernotCider isn’t the only fermented fruit messing around with craft beer’s most cherished ingredient. In California, Field Recordings’ dry-hopped pét nat marries the best of wine and beer.
All Aboard the Pineapple Express, It’s Tepache TimeBy Kate BernotTepache is the fast, fun, and nearly foolproof fermented drink you’ll want to blend into your next brew—or sip solo.
Breakout Brewer: Art History Is Doubling Down on LagerBy Kate BernotCommitted to brewing the best European-style lagers possible, Art History Brewing in Geneva, Illinois, is expanding into a brewhouse outfitted with a wish list of bells and whistles.
For Yeast-Centric Shades, the Future is BrightBy Kate BernotIn South Salt Lake, Utah, the team at Shades Brewing has transformed a proprietary yeast culture and a dash of bad luck into brewery magic.
Critic’s List: Kate Bernot’s Best in 2022By Kate BernotOur contributing editor is one of the most respected voices in beer journalism today. Here are highlights from her past year in beer.
San Diego’s North Park Is Out Polishing the Cutting Edges of Bright & Bitter IPABy Kate BernotKelsey McNair turned his West Coast IPA from one of the most-awarded homebrew recipes to a gold medal–winning commercial beer. At the helm of San Diego’s North Park Beer, he’s not done showing off his hoppy tricks.
Breakout Brewer: Tripping AnimalsBy Kate BernotThese former homebrewers brought their talents from Venezuela to Miami, sharing a family-like conviviality while steadily dialing in their vibrant fruit beers and refreshing lagers.
Breakout Brewer: MétierBy Kate BernotIn the Seattle suburb of Woodinville, the people behind Métier Brewing believe that great beer is a bridge to more equitable, connected communities. This year, they’re taking that mission to the masses.