Craft beer news that actually matters, filtered through a snob’s eye and a sense of humor.
A few years ago, non-alcoholic beer was the thing you drank when you had no other options — a joyless compromise that tasted vaguely of…
Something has shifted in how American craft breweries make money — and if you’ve noticed your local taproom getting a little nicer, a little busier,…
The craft brewing industry has a hiring problem that doesn’t get talked about enough. Skilled cellar workers, experienced brewers, and qualified taproom managers are increasingly…
The most interesting brewery openings right now aren’t happening in Portland or Denver or Brooklyn. They’re happening in places that have been quietly building a…
A bipartisan bill working its way through the Senate — the Alcohol Beverage Modernization Act — has the craft brewing industry watching closely. It’s not…
In an industry where survival past year five is genuinely difficult, longevity deserves recognition. Five independent breweries hit significant anniversaries this month, and each one…
Texas has historically been one of the more restrictive states for craft brewery operations — a legacy of post-Prohibition alcohol laws that never fully caught…
Spent grain — the barley and wheat left over after mashing — has always been one of brewing’s more elegant waste solutions. Most breweries give…
Every year brings a new class of brewery openings, and 2026 is shaping up to be a strong vintage. We’ve been watching the new-opening announcements…
A quiet but significant wave of beer-friendly legislation swept through three state legislatures this spring, loosening restrictions on direct-to-consumer brewery sales in ways that could…
