California

From our Love Handles files on beer bars we love, this indoor-outdoor beer garden in downtown Atascadero, California, offers a hop-forward selection that mines the best of the Golden State.

Gather ‘round: Sam Tierney of the Firestone Walker Propagator, Bob Kunz of Highland Park, and Nick Pavlina of Humble Sea discuss the technical and conceptual underpinnings of dry-hopped pilsner, West Coast–style.

Founded by two brothers-in-law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer, Firestone Walker is celebrating its 25th anniversary... “Yet in so many ways,” says cofounder David Walker, “we’re just getting started.”

Opening 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.

In this edition of Lovehandles we explore The Iowa Taproom, Brewport Taphouse, and The Raleigh Times

A collaboration between Moonraker Brewing Co. and their friends at Highland Park Brewery, this NEIPA boasts huge hops flavors and aromas of gooseberry, diesel, orange zest, mango, and evergreen over a biscuit-like malt foundation.

A group of former California homebrewers creates buzz with hazy IPAs but proves equally adept at mastering classic styles. Get to know the virtuosos at Moonraker Brewing Co.

Adair Paterno traded in a legal career for a life in beer. If you’re familiar with the beers they produce, it’s no surprise that her 6- pack is stacked with bright and expressive yet dry and drinkable beers with a distinctly Belgian lean.

Cured pork is not just for breakfast any more. Try adding a bit of comforting umami and smoke to your next brew with these tips.

Sierra Nevada asked the brewing community for help, and more than 1,000 breweries stood up. A special IPA is coming to taps near you soon to help victims of the California wild fires, and you can brew the recipe at home.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has stepped up with a relief fund for the fire, after its sprawling campus was threatened with destruction last week.

This “West Coast Pilsner” captures the crispness of a Pilsner with the hops of a West Coast IPA.