1+ hour, 39+ min ago   (605+ words) You'd think after all these years covering beer news 24/7, that the American Craft Beer crew would have every style, and substyle, nailed. Spoiler: we absolutely do not. And that's exactly why we started the "What the Hell Is?" series to…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (687+ words) It's that special time of year when the lights begin twinkling, "sweaters get uglier, and beer lovers await the most magical of traditions " the annual countdown of holiday brews. So welcome to American Craft Beer's 12 Beers of Christmas and if…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1037+ words) John Zadlo / Courtesy Goose Island Beer Company Any successful beer project is seldom by accident, and we're pretty sure John Zadlo would agree. From the first time John Zadlo tasted Bourbon County Brand Stout at a Goose Island Beer Company…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (477+ words) Few inventions have shaped the way Americans drink beer quite like the humble beer can. What started as a quirky experiment in the 1930s has become a cultural icon " one that tells a uniquely American story of innovation, design, and a…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (454+ words) On October 21, Samuel Adams, released its Utopias 2025, a'barrel-aged and blended beer like none other. And even if you could afford it (this monster retails for $240 this year and some stores will even mark it up higher) its 30% alcohol count is…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (810+ words) Discover how craft brewers chase flavor breakthroughs through bold ingredients, collaborations, and fearless trial-and-error, turning every visit to the taproom into an exciting, ever-changing adventure. The Thrill of Experimentation in Craft Brewing Walking into a small brewhouse on a Friday…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (428+ words) If there's one beer festival that defines the culture of celebration, tradition, and sheer volume of lager, it's Oktoberfest in Munich. What started back in 1810 as a royal wedding party has grown into the world's biggest beer festival'drawing millions of…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (463+ words) When it comes to beer, not all states are created equal'especially if you measure breweries against population. While California may boast the sheer highest number of breweries overall, 2024s per-capita stats tell a different story: small states with big beer cultures…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (518+ words) When you spend enough time in the company of breweries, you will come to understand that craft beer is more than just what is in your glass. Of course, we are talking about the beer as the main attraction, but…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (433+ words) Often called the original American microbrewer, Jack McAuliffe died on July 15th and his impact on the craft beer biz is immeasurable" Jack McAuliffe, who passed "away on July 15, 2025, at age 80 was a true visionary whose creation of the New Albion…...