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October 9, 2025 by beerinfo

The Highest-Rated Beer in Every State (2025) (October, 9) – In the U.S., there are over 9,900 breweries making beer for thirsty drinkers, and we were curious to see which brews are most popular in each of the 50 states and D.C. Complete Story.

5 must-taste breweries at GABF (October, 9) – Despite the addition of spirits this year, beer is still the star of the show at the Great American Beer Festival. Complete Story.

We The People: The origins of Iowa’s beer industry ( October, 8) – Iowa’s beer industry is thriving — and experts says it all started with Iowa City’s beer caves over 100 years ago. Complete Story.

Oregon Beer Awards 2025 Fresh Hop Medal Winners (October, 6) – Judging for the Oregon Beer Awards fresh hop beers competition took place on Saturday, October 4th with 25 judges evaluating 123 beers from 46 breweries in Oregon. Complete Story.

The Beer Flowed During The 2025 Oktoberfest, And So Did The Chicken ( October, 6) – The world’s largest beer party always posts impressive numbers and the 2025 edition, which ended on October 5, 2025, was no exception. Complete Story.

Von Ebert & Shred Beer Release West Coast IPA Collaboration (October, 3) – Von Ebert Brewing releases its collaboration “Super Shredder,” a West Coast IPA brewed with Shred Beer Co. from Rocklin, California. Complete Story.

Cantillon’s Tale: How America Adored, Chased, and Abandoned Sour Beers (September, 22) – “How did Cantillon, once the most coveted brewery in the world, become just another bottle in the U.S.?” Complete Story.

The Calm Before the Beers (September, 20) – Until the taps open at Oktoberfest, it’s a nonalcoholic mix of card games, soft drinks and waiting. Complete Story.

Listermann Brewing Company to abruptly close after 33 years of craft beer(August 16) – A cherished local brewery operating since 1991 is closing abruptly after decades of service. Nationally recognized and known for their iconic craft beer selection, the Evanston-based Listermann Brewing Company announced via Facebook on Aug. 15 that Saturday, Aug. 16, will be their final day of operations. Complete Story

Colorado’s Bull and Bush Brewery celebrates its big win at the U.S. Open Beer Championships
(August 16) – Colorado’s Bull & Bush Brewery in Glendale was named this year’s Grand National Champion at the 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship. Bull & Bush won three gold medals, a silver and a bronze, as well as being named Brewery of the Year in their division. The British-style pub has been at their location on East Cherry Creek Drive in Glendale since 1971. Complete Story

San Diego County breweries amass nine medals at 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship, led by strong performance from Stone Brewing (August 6) – Last year, San Diego County’s craft brewers had a record-best showing at the U.S. Open Beer Championship professional brewing competition. Beers from eight local producers amassed 20 medals, 11 of which were gold, and Carlsbad-based Burgeon Beer Co. ranked tenth overall after racking up three gold medals. Complete Story.

New Beer Alert: 4 Classic India Pale Ales For National IPA Day (August 5) – Since today is National IPA Day, we’ve an ALL-IPA selection of releases that you’ll want to celebrate the day with. Including Lawson’s Finest Liquids and BrewDog’s latest summer ales. Complete Story.

Anchor Brewing may not reopen classic brewery (July 8) – Despite a promise to restore Anchor Steam Brewing Company’s production facility and return brewing operations to the city where it began in 1896, Ulukaya’s team recently told The San Francisco Standard that they have no intention of reopening the original brewery or reestablishing a physical taproom in the city — at least for now. Complete Story

Endeavor Brewing opening new coffee and craft beer-focused location (July 8) – Endeavor Brewing & Spirits is about to tack on a third item to the list in its name: coffee. According to a social media post, Barrel & Bloom, a new concept from Endeavor, is opening soon at 2365 W. Dublin Granville Rd. A grand opening date hasn’t been announced yet. Complete Story

The science behind brewing tastier non-alcoholic beer (June 20) – On warm summer days, there’s nothing quite like a drink with friends – but what’s in the glass is changing. With low and alcohol-free options growing in popularity, brewers are rethinking their craft. The Tech Now team visits Wiper and True, a UK brewery using a pioneering technique called ‘reverse osmosis’ to craft flavourful low-alcohol beer. Complete Story

Tree House Brewing Company—The Massive Brewery You May Not Know (June 16) – Seasoned beer geeks know Tree House Brewing Company but for many, the brewery is unknown. The Massachusetts based craft brewer claims they are “the largest direct-to-consumer brewery on Earth.” Complete Story

Best of Butler County: Municipal Brew Works continues boosting Hamilton nine years later (June 8) – When Municipal Brew Works opened nine years ago, the owners set three goals: create great tasting beer, establish strong roots in the community and educate customers about their products. Jim Goodman, one of the five owners, said those goals have been met, and the brewery is being rewarded. Municipal Brew Works opened on June 8, 2016 in the former Hamilton municipal building at 20 High St., in the back part of the building that had served as a fire station.  Complete Story

Non-alcoholic beer projected to overtake ale as the second-largest beer category worldwide this year (May 30) – Despite recent growth, no-alcohol beer is far from becoming the top-selling beer category globally and only holds about 2% of worldwide beer market share. With 92% market share, lager is far and away the largest beer category and still growing, albeit at a slower pace than non-alcoholic beer. Complete Story

Burning Bush Brewery debuts ‘Da Pope’ beer (May 24) – Since a Chicago native was elected pope, all kinds of local companies have been celebrating the moment with special products honoring Pope Leo XIV. Burning Bush Brewery is debuting their newest beer, “Da Pope,” and they are well suited for the celebration. The owner is a former pastor. Complete Story

Vector Brewing hosts an event in support of LH child diagnosed with rare disorder (May 20) – Vector Brewing hosted a stem cell donation drive this weekend in support of a Lake Highlands child diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. 1-year-old William Hall was recently diagnosed with X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare genetic disorder that disrupts the body’s ability to regulate the nervous system and adrenal cortex. If the disorder advances to cerebral ALD, as occurs in about 35 percent of affected children, the prognosis is bleak, with most affected children experiencing fatal symptoms within a few years of diagnosis. Complete Story

The Best IPAs Of 2025—According To The World Beer Cup (May, 19) – IPAs remain the most popular selling craft beer style in America, as well as the top seller at the vast majority of individual breweries. Complete Story.

Swede news! Young St. Peter brewers win gold medal for old Scandinavian beer (May, 19) – Paddlefish Brewing is throwing a party after its World Beer Cup award for an ale made with a local Swedish gift shop. Complete Story.

Massachusetts brewer creates a first of its kind beer in United States (May, 14) – The beer market is overflowing with companies that claim that their product is lighter or less filling and tastes better. Complete Story.

Beer Run: Can THC Brands Find Safety in Three-Tier System? (May, 12) – What’s the best route from online to on-shelf sales? For many intoxicating hemp brands, the solution appears to be finding space with beer and liquor distributors. Complete Story.

Podcast Episode 412: Colt Carpenter of Pax Verum Sources Intentional Ingredients for Nuanced Beers (May, 9) – The small brewery about an hour outside of Indianapolis strikes a cool and edgy pose in its tiny town surrounded by agricultural fields, but the nuance and polish of their beer has found fans across the state. Complete Story.

Among the best: These Ohio breweries brought home World Beer Cup medals. See who won (May, 9th) – Ohioans who enjoy craft beer know there are plenty of excellent options around the Buckeye State to quench their thirst. Complete Story.

Hi-Wire Brewing re-opens RAD Beer Garden with celebration following Tropical Storm Helene (May, 8) – Eight months after Hi-Wire Brewing’s Beer Garden and Distribution Center took on 15 feet of water during the monumental Tropical Storm Helene last September, the brewery announces the reopening of its flagship location at 284 Lyman St. Complete Story.

Wisconsin breweries bring home 5 medals from World Beer Cup (May, 8) – Three Wisconsin breweries came home with awards from the World Beer Cup on May 1, beating more than 8,000 beers from nearly 50 countries. Complete Story.

Washington state brews win 24 medals at World Beer Cup (May, 8) – Washington breweries won 24 medals in this year’s World Beer Cup, bringing home the third-most awards of any U.S. state. Complete Story.

Illinois Craft Beer Week 2025 features more than 80 local breweries(May 7th) – The cornerstone festival and fundraiser of Illinois Craft Beer Week, Beer Under Glass convenes more than 80 Illinois breweries for an evening outdoors at the acclaimed Millennium Park Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace in downtown Chicago. Join us Friday, May 9 for the largest gathering of Illinois craft breweries. Complete Story

California Brewery Becomes King Of Hazy IPAs At World Beer Cup (May, 7) – Breweries from 39 countries competed at the annual World Beer Cup in Indianapolis, and West Coast U.S. breweries captured the most medals for the world’s best IPAs. Complete Story.

Michigan’s Beer & Brat Festival returns to Crystal Mountain to kick off summer fun (May, 5) – Michigan’s big Beer & Brat Festival is being held Saturday, May 24 at Crystal Mountain Resort – smack in the middle of Memorial Day Weekend and as a kick-off to summer fun. Complete Story.

When was beer invented? (May, 5) – Humans discovered fermentation thousands of years ago, but ancient brews would have tasted much differently from the beers of today. Complete Story.

Ranked: Per Capita Beer Consumption by Country (May, 5) – Today, Czechia officially recognizes beer culture as part of its national heritage, with 96% brewed domestically. Complete Story.

“everywhere” a California Brewery Becomes King Of Hazy IPAs At World Beer Cup(May 2) – everywhere brewery of Orange, California copped the gold medal in the Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale category with its Shifted Visions beer. The brewery describes the 7.1% ABV beer as a “hazy India pale ale made with oats and premium pilsner malt and hopped with nectaron, motueka, simcoe and citra.” Complete Story

Craft brewers from around the world to tip beers in Indy
(April, 28) – At a time when the American craft brewery market seems to have leveled out, even losing ground, the Craft Brewers Conference will be held at the Indiana Convention Center this week. Complete Story.

Stevens Point Brewery unveils new summer seasonal ale (April, 24) – The Stevens Point Brewery has launched a new seasonal beer just in time for the warmer months, introducing the Point Great Outdoors Adventure Ale, a wheat ale brewed with subtle tropical notes. Complete Story.

FX Matt Brewing Co. recognized as one of the nation’s best craft beer brewers (April, 23) – Complete Story.

These are Oregon’s 5 best beers, according to our readers (April, 23) – What’s the best beer brewed in Oregon? The Oregonian/OregonLive readers narrowed it down to these five choices in our Readers Choice Awards. Complete Story.

Human Robot Brewery to take over Crime & Punishment storefront in Brewerytown (April, 23) – The growing craft beer brand is moving out of its Schuylkill Banks spot and is also planning to build a tasting room in Bucks County. Complete Story.

Widmer Brothers Brewing celebrates 40 years by bringing back classic beers (April, 22) – One of Oregon’s oldest breweries Widmer Brothers Brewing, is celebrating more than four decades by bringing back old iconic beers that haven’t been seen in awhile. Complete Story.

I’ve Tried Hundreds of Beers. This Cheap Lager Is an Ideal Sipper for Hot Days (April, 22) – There are many great options from Miller High Life to Pabst Blue Ribbon—but this particular beer is my go-to. Complete Story.

AZ Wilderness serving up sustainable beer for Earth Month and year-round (April, 21) – One of their IPAs in particular, aptly named ‘This Beer Saves Water,’ is completely made with drought-tolerant Sinagua Barley. Complete Story.

Beer Nut: Greenfield native Sam Calagione talks beer, baseball and the Grateful Dead (April, 21) – Boston Beer Company’s Jim Koch and Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione with their flagship beers. Complete Story.

Sacramento Craft Beer 101 with Urban Roots Brewery’s Peter Hoey (April, 21) – Urban Roots craft brewer Peter Hoey talks in April 2025 at his Sacramento restuarant and brewery about what non-beer drinkers should consider when trying a craft beer. Complete Story.

Found Treasure: ‘Teacher Beers’ at Fruition Brewing (April, 21) – Fruition ranks high among them for the inventiveness and execution of their “yuzu hazes,” “Watsonville wildflower honey blondes” and “organic hibiscus snack session sours,” all of them chef-kiss quality. Complete Story.

Belgians mark Easter with massive beer hunt (April, 21) – Belgian beer lovers replaced the traditional Easter egg hunt with a quest for beer on Sunday (April 20) in the garden of an ancient abbey in the town of Lasne, some 12 miles (20 kilometers) south of Brussels. Complete Story.

Cape Cod brewery to buy Mayflower Brewing (April, 18) – Mayflower Brewing, which has a production and taproom in Plymouth, has a deal to be acquired by Cape Cod-based Hog Island Beer Co. Complete Story.

Cheers! 4 Ohio craft breweries are among the top 50 in the nation. See the full list (April, 17) – Rhinegeist in Cincinnati overtakes Great Lakes as the top craft brewery in Ohio, per Brewers Association ranking. BrewDog near Columbus advances; Fat Head’s near Cleveland joins list. Complete Story.

THC Infused Non-Alcoholic Beers To Celebrate 4/20 (April, 16) – With lifestyle choices aplenty, the latest in a growing trend is the fusing of the popular and growing NA beer market with THC. Could this beer be the perfect way to celebrate 4/20? Complete Story.

Fort Point, HenHouse breweries merge amid challenges for craft beer (April, 16) – Here’s how San Francisco’s Fort Point Beer Company and Henhouse Brewing plan to navigate the craft beer industry’s challenges together. Complete Story.

Owners of Brewsters Beer Garden take over former Bear Republic taproom in Rohnert Park (April, 16) – The 11,000-square-foot space by Roberts Lake has been vacant for over two years. It is set to reopen later this year. Complete Story.

Crooked Can to host groundbreaking ceremony for new Minneola brewery, headquarters(April 16) – Crooked Can Brewing Company founders, partners, government officials and community leaders will celebrate the company’s 40,000-square-foot destination brewery and headquarters in Minneola with a groundbreaking ceremony at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. Complete Story

Pour List & Can’t-Miss Beers to Try at the 2025 Collaboration Fest (April, 14) – Throughout its eleven year existence, the Colorado Brewers Guild’s Collaboration Fest has not only captured the incredible spirit of camaraderie and togetherness that helped fuel the explosion of the craft beer industry for nearly three decades, but it has also served as a platform for experimentation and innovation for Colorado’s diverse brewing landscape. Complete Story.

2025 Oregon Beer Awards Winners & Recap (April, 14) – The milestone 10th annual Oregon Beer Awards were announced on April 10th at a sold-out ceremony at Revolution Hall in Portland, Oregon. Complete Story.

Top rated West Virginia beers to try on National Beer Day (April, 8) – Despite West Virginia’s relatively small craft beverage industry compared to surrounding states like Ohio or Virginia, Mountain State brewers still put out a ton of top-notch beer that deserves recognition. Complete Story.

From Coors to craft: A look at the history of beer in Colorado (April, 8th) – 9NEWS Photojournalist Bryan Wendland sat down with two historians who literally just finished writing the book on the history of beer in Colorado. Complete Story.

Market Garden Brewery to debut Irishtown Bend Taproom this week (April, 7) – Market Garden Brewery is opening a new taproom in a familiar space in what amounts to a continually growing portfolio of businesses around its home base in Ohio City. Complete Story.

Oak Highlands Brewery moving to Richardson (April, 7) – After ten years in Lake Highlands, Oak Highlands Brewery will move their production facility and taproom to Richardson’s Lockwood District later this year. Complete Story.

How one area brewery is bucking sobering trends (April, 7) – Not so long and forever ago, a group of Colorado Springs entrepreneurs herded its creative energies and funds into a startup brewery named after an epic display of chin whiskers. Complete Story.

Atwater Brewery Releases Atwater Light: Detroit’s Premium Light Craft Beer (April, 7) – Atwater Light Brings a Crafted Touch to Low-Calorie beer, Inspired by the Spirit of Detroit. Complete Story.

Oakshire Commons, third location of Oakshire Brewing is open (April, 4) – Eugene, Oregon’s Oakshire Brewing has opened the Oakshire Commons, the third location for the brewery following the Portland beer hall which opened in 2019. Oakshire Commons is located in the heart of historic downtown Springfield, Oregon just north of Eugene. Complete Story.

Two popular central Pa. breweries are joining forces (April, 4) – Liquid Hero Brewery and Gift Horse Brewing Company announced this week they are joining forces to brew beer under one roof. Complete Story.

Trail Stop Brewery turns once-empty lot into a new city hotspot (April, 4) – A once-vacant floodplain has been transformed into one of Columbia’s newest gathering spots. Complete Story.

Sip in style: These are the 10 best beer labels (April, 3) – These 10 beer labels, nominated by an expert panel and voted as the best by our readers, have mastered the art of grabbing attention, then delivering a delicious brew. Complete Story.

First look inside pFriem Family Brewers Milwaukie taproom in Portland-metro (April, 2) – A little more than a year after the project was first announced, pFriem Milwaukie is ready to open to the public on Monday, April 7th. Complete Story.

Great Divide sells to newly merged Denver Beer Co. and Stem Ciders (April, 2) – In a frenzied few weeks of consolidation, two local brewers merged and then this week announced the purchase of a craft brewing mainstay of 30 years. Complete Story.

The Who’s Who of Beer Cool in 2025 (April, 1) – The country’s top brewers, beer writers and buyers weigh in on the 10 breweries to know right now. Complete Story.

Threshold Brewing becomes first exclusively Polish Language brewery in the U.S. (April, 1) Portland’s own Polish-owned Threshold Brewing is taking the logical next step in embracing their heritage by changing all written and spoken dialect in their taproom to Polish. Complete Story.

Hawaii craft brewery Aloha Beer Co. shares what’s brewing (March, 31) – Aloha Beer is an independent craft brewery in Kakaako, joining Sunrise are Pablo Scurto and KZ Vicente. Complete Story.

Fiction Beer Company Is Making a Comeback on Colfax (March, 31) – A group of the brewery’s former trivia hosts are its new owners. Complete Story.

Why nonalcoholic brews are driving beer innovation (March, 27) – Big companies are going all in on zero-proof drinks in order to expand the struggling category, according to the World Brewing Alliance’s CEO. Complete Story.

Beer’s long and tasty history in the upper Hudson Valley (March, 26) – Albany is the near-forgotten brewing capital of the 19th century. Complete Story.

Memphis brew named best light beer in America (March, 25) – Memphis brewery Wiseacre brought home a top award at the Great American Beer Festival, naming Sky Dog Lager the best light beer in the USA. Complete Story.

Craft Beer and Cannabis Seeds: A New Frontier in Brewing (March, 25) – The latest trend in Washington combines the two most successful forms of indulgence by fusing craft beer and cannabis consumption. Complete Story.

These Are the Best Nonalcoholic Beers in America, According to the Best of Craft Beer Awards (March, 24) – Once an afterthought, booze-free beer is now a major player in craft brewing. Complete Story.

The Beer-Loving City With The Most Breweries In The US (March, 21) – With an ever growing number of breweries, there’s so much for beer lovers to enjoy all across the United States. Complete Story.

Athletic Brewing founders talk nonalcoholic beer, CT origin story (March, 21) – Over a decade ago, Connecticut native Bill Shufelt was at a beer garden with a group of colleagues when he wanted a nonalcoholic drink — but wasn’t able to find one. Complete Story.

Zupan’s Markets Partners with Breakside Brewing for the Latest “Farm-to-Market” Beer Release (March, 21) – Zupan’s Markets is proud to unveil the release of the next installment in its popular Farm-to-Market beer series, crafted in collaboration with Portland’s Breakside Brewing. Complete Story.

Genesee Beer unveils new can line, expects job growth (March, 21) – Genesee Beer has announced the launch of its new can line, a development that is expected to enhance production capabilities and create dozens of new jobs over the coming years. Complete Story.

A Black-owned brewery Roar Brewing to open where Nain Rouge Brewery was in Cass Corridor (March, 21) – A new destination is opening at 666 Selden between Second and Third streets that is said to be Detroit’s first Black-owned brewery. Complete Story.

The Best Beers In America And The World In 2024, According To Untappd (March, 19) – In its second annual Community Awards, the popular beer rating app Untappd has allowed drinkers to have a voice in identifying the best beers on the planet. Complete Story.

186,000 gallons of beer on the wall: Yellow Springs Brewery has momentum, adds new beer to year-round lineup (March, 19) – As Yellow Springs Brewery is focusing on creating approachable beers, it’s adding a new brew to its year-round lineup. Complete Story.

Samuel Adams American Light Debuts Nationwide, Helping Fans Upgrade Their Beer and Lock In Their Seat for Tip-Off (March, 18) – America’s Most Premium Light Beer Ensures Basketball Fans Secure the Best Seats in the House. Complete Story.

Inside Athletic Brewing’s effervescent rise to becoming a core American beer(March 18) – Athletic Brewing is No. 32 on the list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2025. Explore the full list of companies that are reshaping industries and culture. Just days before Athletic Brewing’s newest busy season begins—Dry January—its primary brewery, in Milford, Connecticut, is shifting into overdrive, working to meet the coming month’s nationwide surge in demand. Nearly 15 million cans will vanish from retail shelves within the first four weeks of 2025. Complete Story

Big Grove Brewery pours support into communities with new micro-grant program, beer release(March 17) – Big Grove Brewery recently launched a new micro-grant initiative to support local projects that enhance and revitalize local neighborhoods. The funding will come directly from the Big Grove for Good Foundation, a first of its kind in the beer industry. Complete Story

Doin’ Beers: 5 Minnesota Beers to Drink in March(March 17) – March is such a weird time for me when it comes to writing a beer column. Sure, there’s St. Patrick’s Day, and local breweries release the occasional dry Irish stout or Irish red to correspond with that, but there just aren’t enough of them doing a St. Paddy’s release for it to be a thing in the way that would make it easy to write about. Complete Story  

Bay Area brewer says tariffs already impacting beer business in multiple ways(March 17) – On Monday evening, many will be hoisting a beer in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. But there’s not a lot of celebrating in the craft beer industry these days, as President Trump’s tariffs threaten brewers with higher prices that may be hard to pass on to consumers. Complete Story

St. Pete’s newest brewery awarded best beer in town (March, 13) – When you’re hot, you’re hot – and St. Pete’s newest brewery is absolutely on fire lately. Complete Story.    

Upstate New York’s renowned craft beer and ice cream brands team up again (March, 13) – Is there be a more formidable dynamic duo of regional craft treats than Southern Tier Brewing and Perry’s Ice Cream? Complete Story.

Adding Sugary Adjuncts to Stouts in the Barrel | Video Tip (March, 12) – While different recipes call for different approaches, Third Eye co-owner and head brewer Kelly Montgomery explains why some stouts need more than one bourbon barrel, and why they add certain sugary adjuncts directly to the barrels. Complete Story.

Creature Comforts Beer Brewed With African Grain Benefits Black Brewmasters (March, 12) – There are 10,000 craft breweries in the United States, yet just 1% are Black-owned, and 2% are owned by women. Complete Story.

The 2025 Texas Craft Brewers Cup Winners (March, 11) – Texas is home to a vibrant craft beer scene. In February the Lone Star State celebrated its best, and we’ve got all the big winners for you… Complete Story.

4 Ways To Add Irish Beer To Baked Goods On St. Patrick’s Day (March, 11) – When it comes to celebratory foods and drinks to indulge in on St. Patrick’s Day, the mind probably goes to green beer on tap at the local bar or a plate of corned beef and cabbage. Complete Story.

Here’s Which Beer Is Most Popular in Your State, According to a New Report (March, 10) – Do your beer preferences line up with your neighbors? This recent study aims to find out. Complete Story.

Delaware beer garden ranked as the best in the nation (March, 7) – Though it may not be wise to go outside in the cold weather lately, Columbus is home to the best beer garden in the nation. Complete Story.

Michigan beer gardens grab No. 2 and No. 3 spots on USA Today’s national list (March, 7) – The Mitten state dominated in this year’s USA Today 10Best battle for top beer garden in the nation. Complete Story.

Charleston brewers among the 1st in the nation to produce a beer using a rare West African grain (March, 5) – April Dove listened intently as Brooklyn Brewery legend Garrett Oliver discussed his work with fonio, an ancient grain grown in Senegal. Complete Story.

Bale Breaker Brewing Announces the 2025 Frenz Collab Lineup (March, 5) – The Bale Breaker Brewing Frenz series of collaboration beers sees the Yakima-based brewery partner with some of the best breweries from near and far. Complete Story.

Fermenting Classic and Imperial-Strength Milk Stouts | Video Tip (March, 5) – From lower-strength versions to higher-gravity ones that need a bigger yeast pitch and more time, Third Eye co-owner and head brewer Kelly Montgomery details their approach to fermenting award-winning milk stouts. Complete Story.

The Brewmaster Blurring the Line Between Beer and Fine Dining (March, 5) – Jared Rouben and Moody Tongue are elevating beer to a Michelin-starred experience. Complete Story.

Marketing idea of the week: Big Grove Brewery pairs Neighborhood Beer with awesome micro-grant program (March, 5) – The Iowa City-based brewery is debuting a new micro-grant initiative to support local projects, that will be partially funded by sales of its new Neighborhood Beer. Complete Story.

New Jersey breweries are getting high ratings on Untappd. What it means for local brewers (March, 4) – Ratings on Untappd, Beer Advocate and Google reviews can make or break small breweries. Brewers have thoughts on how much heed to pay these platforms. Complete Story.

World’s First Beer FromAir®: This Pilsner has Zero Groundwater (March, 3) – By using water sourced from air, this beer blends innovation, sustainability, and brewing excellence, marking the dawn of a new era in beer craftsmanship. Complete Story.

Beer-loving rescue horse inspires “20 Hands Lager” (March, 3) – On Saturday afternoon, a horse whose height rivaled the Water Street skyline drew crowds for a celebration in his honor. Complete Story.

Maryland is Home To The Best Lite Beer in the Country, According to Wine Enthusiast (February, 28) – Wine Enthusiast has ranked MoCo Lite– the collaboration between The MoCoShow and Lone Oak Brewing Company– brewed right here in Olney, Maryland, as the best light beer in the country. Complete Story.

Brewery’s new beer benefits domestic violence shelters (February, 28) – Earth Rider’s One in Four Beer will mark Safe Haven’s 47th birthday and raise funds for three local domestic violence shelters. Complete Story.

Becoming a Beer Sommelier Is Almost Impossible. Explaining It Is Harder. (February, 28) – The exclusive club of Master Cicerones finds the title comes with a few perks and a lot of questions. Complete Story.

Green Bay area breweries tackle a specialty beer for NFL Draft (February, 25) – Nine Green Bay-area breweries are coming together to create a special beer for the NFL Draft. Complete Story.

NYC Beer Week is in full swing, here’s how to celebrate in Queens and across the city (February, 25) – New York City Beer Week is in full swing, running through March 2, bringing a citywide celebration of craft beer to over 40 breweries—including plenty of exciting events in Queens. Complete Story.

The World’s Best Lagers And Pilsners—According To The Brussels Beer Challenge (February, 24) – The best lagers and pilsners were produced in Germany, Vietnam, the U.S., Spain, Italy, France and the Netherlands, according to the competition judges. Complete Story.

More PB&J Mixtape? What Xul Beer Company’s deal with Fanatic means for local fans (February, 24) – Xul Beer Co., known for its super popular PB&J Mixtape, has been growing exponentially in Knoxville since its debut in 2020, and it’s not slowing down. Complete Story.

Maine’s Orange Bike Brewing Company earns national praise for gluten-free beer (February, 24) – A Maine brewery is celebrating after receiving several national honors and creating a lot of buzz around gluten-free beer. Complete Story.

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Great Raft Commotion Pale Ale (February, 21) – WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and James Beard Award nominee Greg Engert to talk about Great Raft Commotion Pale Ale for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week. Complete Story.

Michigan 2025 Winter Beer Festival to feature 499 beers on tap (February, 21) – The highly anticipated Winter Beer Festival will once again take place at the home of the West Michigan Whitecaps this weekend. Complete Story.

Arizona Beer Week is here: Flagstaff’s breweries attract visitors from around the world (February, 20) – It’s the middle of Arizona’s Beer Week, and the state is home to over 130 breweries. Complete Story.

Victory Hops: Why the Winning Saison by Forbidden Root and Derive Brewing is Special (February, 20) – Made by Columbus breweries Forbidden Root and Derive Brewing Co., Well Positioned saison received national acclaim at the 2024 Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer. Complete Story.

Snouts and Stouts Brewing: Where craft beer meets canine love! (February, 20) – At Snouts and Stouts Brewing, the love of craft beer and canine companionship blend seamlessly. Complete Story.

Black Owned Beer Brands To Try At Your Next Happy Hour (February, 19) – The rise of Black-owned beer brands highlights the growing appreciation for diversity and innovation in the brewing industry. Complete Story.

2024 Denver International Beer Competition Medal Winners (February, 19) – The Denver International Beer Competition celebrates brewing excellence around the world, and it is all done in Denver, the “Napa Valley of Beer”. Complete Story.

Hop Butcher Explores the Weird Side of Beer (February, 19) – By tapping new hops and out-there ingredients, Hop Butcher for the World has become one of Chicago’s buzziest breweries. Complete Story.

Good Line Beer Co. celebrates historic win, named one of two best breweries in Texas (February, 19) – Complete Story.

Perk Up With These 5 Coffee-Infused Columbus Beers (February, 19) – Brewers across Columbus now work with local roasters to blend coffee into their beers. Complete Story.

Dogfish Head partners with Grateful Dead to debut new beer (February, 19) – Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and Grateful Dead are continuing their “long, strange trip together” with the launch of a new collaborative beer, Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale. Complete Story.

This Northern Florida City Is Home To A Thriving Craft Beer Scene (February, 18) – From Oakland Park’s Funky Buddha Brewing to Tampa’s Cigar City Brewing, the Sunshine State is packed full of top-tier destinations for craft beer aficionados—yet one city tends to fly under the radar when it comes to brewing prowess. Complete Story.

Inaugural class announced for American Craft Beer Hall of Fame (February, 18) – The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame announced its inaugural class of inductees last week. Complete Story.

Women-owned brewery in Tempe leads craft beer revolution in Arizona (February, 18) – At last count, Arizona is home to more than 130 craft breweries, brewing over 217,000 barrels of craft beer a year. Complete Story.

Popular Knoxville brewery purchasing Fanatic site to increase production, host private events (February, 18) – Xul Beer Company has received critical acclaim for its work, picking up a gold medal at the World Beer Cup in 2022. Complete Story.

Pantown Brewing blends St. Cloud history with craft beer (February, 17) – The brewery, at 408 37th Ave. N, sits on the former testing grounds of the Pan Motor Co. Inside the brewery, nods to the Pan Motor Co. are everywhere. Complete Story.

Six of the Top Beer Spas Across the World (February, 17) – Would you bathe in beer? Discover if the hype is worth the plunge. Complete Story.

This brewery’s hidden outpost is an attractive oasis along Route 2 (February, 17) – Sterling Street Brewery in Devens is part taproom, part restaurant and part community center, all hidden away in a sprawling manufacturing campus within a former army base. Complete Story.

Luxury Beer Gifts That Will Wow For Valentine’s Day (February, 12) – When you think of beer in terms of Valentine’s Day gifts, the words “luxury” or “high-end” don’t usually come to mind. Complete Story.

Arizona Wilderness Brewery leads a sustainable beer movement (February, 11) – Arizona Wilderness Brewery is charting a different path in the heart of Arizona’s craft beer scene — one that prioritizes sustainability, local partnerships, and environmental stewardship over rapid expansion. Complete Story.

Wyoming Has An Incredible Love Story With Beer (February, 11) – With over 40 breweries operating, the Cowboy State is a state where there is no doubt that beer is loved. The history of beer in Wyoming is impressive, going back to the 1800s. Complete Story.

The World’s Best Guinness-Like Stouts According To Untappd (February, 10) – These are the most popular Irish-style stouts from thousands of reviews on the beer rating website. Complete Story.

Craft Beer Spots from San Diego to Anaheim (February, 10) – Taste your way from the pine-scented mountains outside San Diego, along the Hops Highway, all the way to the ocean breezes of Orange County. Complete Story.

Low-Alcohol Beers Are Trending Like Never Before — Here Are 10 to Try (February, 10) – Not too big, not too small — the Goldilocks of beer falls somewhere between 0–6% ABV. Complete Story.

Side Project Brewing hosts Stout Week from February 11–16 (February, 10) – This hallmark event has become a popular annual tradition and pilgrimage for some craft beer enthusiasts. Complete Story.

Beer News: Beer Overtakes Wine in France / Anheuser-Busch Begins Contract Brewing Pabst (February, 10) – Call it a ‘generational change” if you want, but the fact that beer is currently outselling wine in France, a country renowned for its wine and its wine consumption, is big news. Complete Story.

SweetWater launches “Dive Beer” 4% Lager (February, 7) – SweetWater Dive Beer, a 4% alcohol-by-volume lager, has hit shelves to kick off 2025. Complete Story.

Montauk Brewing Co.: ‘The Surf Beer’ being served on all JetBlue flights (February, 7) – The brewery says its beer can be enjoyed on all flights, both domestic and international. Complete Story.

Black craft beer group creates limited-edition Black History Month brew (February, 6) – Atlanta-based craft beer lifestyle brand Draught Season, in collaboration with Atlanta Influences Everything and Monday Night Brewing, will debut a new beer called “Beer Starts With Us” Saturday. Complete Story.

Pairing Beer And Wings For Super Bowl LIX Football Perfection (February, 6) – But which beer styles work best with wings, especially with the myriad sauces or rubs that can accompany them? Complete Story.

Scientists found a faster way to brew sour beer—with peas (February, 5) – The yeast cannot metabolize sugars derived from peas, thus promoting the growth of essential bacteria. Complete Story.

Here’s What You’re Actually Drinking In A Mango Cart Beer (February, 5) – Among the most popular beers in the United States, it’s hard to think of one that’s more reliably refreshing and flavor-forward than Mango Cart from Golden Road Brewing. Complete Story.

On Tap Sunday: Football + Beer at Atlas Alexandria Brewery (February, 4) – Atlas Alexandria Brewery & Tap Room and Atlas Navy Yard Brewery & Tap Room will both have the big game on all televisions with audio Sunday evening. Complete Story.

Sweetwater Brewing Launches Dive Beer: A Perfect No Frills, Satisfying, Crisp Lager (February, 4) – SweetWater Brewing Company proudly introduces Dive Beer—a crisp, no-frills lager that channels the laid-back spirit of dive bars everywhere. Complete Story.

More Than Half Of Beer Drinkers Are Open To Trying Marijuana-Infused Beverage Alternatives, Study Shows (February, 4) – As interest in alcohol alternatives continues to grow while more states move to legalize marijuana, a new study signals that there’s a significant market opportunity for beer makers to enter into the cannabis space with THC- and CBD-infused beverages. Complete Story.

Dallas brewery makes ‘Sell the Team’ beer in the wake of the Luka Doncic trade (February, 4) – It allegedly “pairs well with our despair & confusion,” which Mavs fans need at this point. Complete Story.

11 Unique Beers From Around The World To Add To Your Bucket List (February, 3) – If someone tells you they hate beer, it just means they haven’t tasted the right one yet. Complete Story.

SteepleJack Brewing’s The Union on Hawthorne opens (February, 3) – Portland and Hillsboro, Oregon founded SteepleJack Brewing opens their fourth location The Union on Hawthorne on Monday, February 3rd, 2025. Complete Story.

The States That Drink the Most Beer in America (2024) [MAP] (February, 3) – Americans love beer. According to new data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 6.3 billion gallons of beer were consumed in the United States in 2022. Complete Story.

A Utah brewery says it’s the first in the U.S. to make a new kind of beer (January, 31) – Kiitos Brewing in Salt Lake City has produced a new beer that its maker says is the first of its kind in the United States, and possibly just the second made in the world. Complete Story.

San Francisco brewery offering $1 beers for life as prices rise elsewhere (January, 31) – How would you like to drink beer for $1 for the rest of your life? That’s what a local San Francisco brewery is offering right now. But the price has to be right. Complete Story.

The Best Beer For The NFL Playoffs—According To A Beer Cicerone And Sports Bar GM (January, 24) – Katherine Benecke, a beer cicerone and sport bar and beer hall general manager, shared her top “draft” picks for the best beers to pair with the NFL playoffs. Complete Story.

Terrapin Beer Co. Celebrates 20 Years of Iconic Wake-n-Bake Beer with Exciting Wake-n-Bake Off Event in Athens, GA (January, 24) – Terrapin Beer Co., is excited to announce the 20th anniversary of its Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout seasonal beer and the annual Wake-n-Bake Off event on Sunday, January 26th, 2025, at the Terrapin taproom in Athens, GA. Complete Story.

Try Wisconsin’s new, climate-friendly beer (January, 24) – Karben4 and Clean Wisconsin are launching the sustainable Wisconsin Kernza® Pub Ale on Jan. 30. Complete Story.

The Oldest Beer Receipt (Circa 2050 BC) (January, 24) – Written in cuneiform on an old clay tablet, the 4,000-year-old receipt documents a transaction. Complete Story.

Expand Your Sense Of Smell With This Beer Expert’s New Aroma Class (January, 23) – Master Cicerone® Jen Blair has started a new sensory program designed to educate people on aromas in beer. Aroma is a very important indicator in beer as well as in life. Complete Story.

Knoxville breweries get creative with mocktails, food and specials to defeat Dry January (January, 22) – January is “the worst month” for Knoxville brewers, Knox Brew Hub owner Zack Roskop told Knox News, but creative brewers and bar owners find ways to make it through. Complete Story.

This East Bay Brewery Is Tripling Down With Its Third Beer Garden (January, 21) – Headlands Brewing lands in a new Walnut Creek space, building on the popularity of its beer gardens in Lafayette and Berkeley. Complete Story.

The Best Hazy IPAs Of The Year—According To Top Beer Competitions (January, 20) – IPAs remained the most popular craft beer style last year, accounting for 60% of the craft beer market, according to the Brewers Association. Complete Story.

2025 ‘Barrel Jam’ Barrel-Aged Beer Festival (January, 17) – In order to enjoy Buffalo winters, we must celebrate Buffalo winters. That means that we must take advantage of the snow-related activities that are presented to us. Complete Story.

Big Ditch Brewing hosts first non-alcoholic beer pong tourney in Buffalo (January, 15) – Big Ditch Brewing Company recently launched a non-alcoholic hazy IPA. Complete Story.

Buckstin’s new beer to help end ALS (January, 15) – Buckstin Brewing has a new beer, and part of the proceeds from this one will benefit a fatal condition with no known cause of cure. Complete Story.

Griffin Claw Brewing bringing back paczki-flavored beer ahead of Fat Tuesday (January, 15) – Fat Tuesday is 48 days away (March 4), and ahead of that, one local brewery is bringing back a Paczki-flavored seasonal beverage. Complete Story.

These seven Erie County beer, wine and mocktail makers nabbed awards this winter (January, 15) – Altered State Distillery ranked in national survey of places to get mocktails. Lavery Brewing wows at PA Farm Show, where North East wineries also clean up. Complete Story.

2025: Candy-flavored brews, craft lagers, “healthy” beer and more trends on tap (January, 15) – Amid a “new normal” of shifted drinking patterns, here’s what I’m expecting in 2025. Complete Story.

Valley’s Pedal Haus Brewery starts selling craft beer in cans (January, 14) – Pedal Haus Brewery, an award-winning local beer maker, is making it easier for Arizonans to enjoy their favorite styles at home. Complete Story.

Marketing idea of the week: Bitchin’ Kitten’s Girl Scout beer fundraiser (January, 14) – Bitchin’ Kitten Brewery, the No. 1 cat-themed brewery based in Morrisville, Pa., is bringing back a great fundraiser / beer release that benefits the Girl Scouts. Complete Story.

How Athletic Sparked the Nonalcoholic Beer Boom With Brews That Don’t Suck (January, 14) – The company that dominates the market wants to change how we experience beer. Complete Story.

The World’s Best Stout—According To European Beer Star Competition (January, 13) – Stouts were divided into three subcategories, but stout beers also won in other categories. Complete Story.

A Naperville Taproom Is Changing the Way Customers Think About Nonalcoholic Beer (January, 10) – Go Brewing is fully stocked for Dry January, after selling out in 2024. Complete Story.

Chuckanut Brewery Expands Distribution of its Canned Beers (January, 9) – Good news for Oregon, but also good news for everyone who lives within the Chuckanut Brewery distribution footprint. Complete Story.

Here’s Dogfish Head’s 2025 craft beer and beverage release calendar (January, 9) – Chock full of off-centered goodness, the brewery’s annual release calendar unveils a host of new products and re- introduces fans to some beloved throwbacks, all of which are slated to hit shelves next year. Complete Story.

Watch Tom Holland and Brother Harry Celebrate the Launch of Tom’s Non-Alcoholic Beer BERO at Target (January, 9) – In a new Instagram video to promote the release of BERO at Target, Tom and Harry guess which flavor they associate with their brothers. Complete Story.

Firestone Walker Brewing Wins Big At Global Beer Competitions (January, 8) – In Nuremberg, Germany, Firestone Walker Brewing racked up three gold medals at the prestigious 2024 European Beer Star competition. Complete Story.

The Most Anticipated Oregon & SW Washington Breweries, Cideries, Taprooms opening in 2025 (January, 8) – After a crushing year for Oregon brewery and taproom closures, there is still a lot to be excited for in 2025. Complete Story.

A year of free beer on the line as city-wide treasure hunt begins in St. Paul (January, 8) – The Hunt for the Golden Beer Can will take place across public land around the city. Complete Story.

‘Fred Thirst’ Beer Pays Tribute To Limp Bizkit Frontman (January, 7) – Two Texas breweries are rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ out an American IPA that pays homage—but not royalties—to Limp Bizkit and its charismatic frontman Fred Durst. Complete Story.

Moody Tongue Sushi: A 15-course omakase experience with beer pairings opens in January (January, 7) – Complete Story.

The Important Rule To Remember When Pairing Beer With Chocolate (January, 7) – Beers are crafted all over the world, and connoisseurs pair different beers with everything from cheese boards to the complex flavor profiles of whiskey. Complete Story.

Beer drinkers are thirsting for nonalcoholic brews in North Carolina (January, 7) – The sale and consumption of nonalcoholic beer in North Carolina is on the rise, mirroring a nationwide trend. Complete Story.

Texas Brewery Launches Limp Bizkit Themed Beer Called Fred Thirst (January, 3) – Texas brewery Celestial Beerworks is rollin’ out a new Fred Durst-themed beer so you can finally have something to drink at your next Limp Bizkit-themed parties besides hot dog flavored water. Complete Story.

6 new NA beers to try this Dry January (January, 3) – Dry January has arrived, and so have new nonalcoholic beers. Complete Story.

New England has 3 brewery hotels that ‘every beer lover needs to visit,’ according to USA Today (January, 3) – Beer lovers can extend their sudsy stay at brewery hotels across the nation, and New England has three of the best, according to USA Today. Complete Story.

New Beer Alert – The 2025 “Dry January” Edition (January, 2) – Never have non-alcoholic beers been better and more available. And with Dry January ON we’re showcasing some of the best breweries and beers in this uber-hot sector. Complete Story.

What’s The Most Popular Beer In America? (January, 2) – America loves beer. There’s no doubt that an icy cold one is the drink of choice at sporting events, backyard barbecues, a party, or as an easy-to-sip-on beverage when going out. Complete Story.

Breweries in Bourbon Country: Here are 9 craft breweries to try near downtown Louisville (December, 31) – Visitors often flock to downtown Louisville for its ever-growing bourbon scene, but the urban core has a vibrant beer culture, too. Complete Story.

Athletic Brewing Co., CT’s nonalcoholic beer, has changed American drinking for the better (December, 31) – In 2017 when Bill Shufelt and John Walker founded Athletic Brewing Co. in Connecticut it was one of the first breweries in the country to exclusively specialize in nonalcoholic (NA) beers. It’s hard to believe now, but at the time many were more likely to roast than toast them. Complete Story.

New Beer Alert: Best Champagne Beers For New Year’s Eve (December, 31) – For those of you who don’t want to stray from the Champagne concept on New Year’s Eve, there’s a school of beer imports loosely referred to as Bière de Champagne, that deftly straddle both worlds. Complete Story.

Best in Beer Editors’ Picks: Our 2025 Bucket List (December, 31) – When it comes to memorable beer experiences, we get to do more than most—and we love that part of the job—but we can’t do it all. Complete Story.

Classing It Up: 12 West brings new look, beer to Ahwatukee (December, 30) – After a refresh and remodel, 12 West Brewing Co. opened Nov. 29. Complete Story.

Costco Is Quietly Selling an Award-Winning Beer Under the Kirkland Signature Label (December, 30) – Ah, Costco. Home of $1.50 hot dogs, epically large flat-screen TVs and — thanks to one of the country’s most revered breweries — a very delicious cheap beer. Complete Story.

This Oregon brewery is one of the 20 ‘must-visit’ beer spots in the U.S. (December, 30) – Pelican Brewing on the Oregon coast is one of the country’s 20 ‘must-visit’ breweries for beer fans, according to a new list. Complete Story.

How Jimmy Carter Sparked America’s Craft Beer Industry (December, 30) – Former President Jimmy Carter played an important role in the creation of today’s booming craft beer industry. Craft beer’s roots trace back to underground home brewing, which was legalized with a stroke of the pen by Carter in 1978. Complete Story.

2024 best golf beers: Our toast to the game’s finest brews (December, 28) – Cheers to golf, the activity that we love and loathe, that rewards and punishes, that is the namesake of this very website. Complete Story.

Ferment Brewing Excels at Winter w/ new Barrel-Aged Strong Ales, Frog beer, and Yurts (December, 20) – One of the many things that Hood River, Oregon’s Ferment Brewing does really well is winter. Complete Story.

Beer Alert: New Czech Pilsners And Winter Lagers (December, 20) – The winter holidays are ON and American brewers are addressing things with a refreshing roster of new beers that you’ll want to have under the Christmas tree. Complete Story.

This Week in Beer: N/A Producer Grüvi Rebrands and More (December, 20) – Grüvi, the Denver-based maker of non-alcoholic beer and wine, has a new logo, packaging and a brand-new variety pack. Complete Story.

The 8 Stories That Defined the Beer Industry in 2024 (December, 20) – As is holiday tradition around these parts, below I’ve put together a shortlist of what I believe to be the most important storylines and turning points for the industry in 2024. Complete Story.

Colorado’s best breweries and beers of 2024 (December, 19) – Colorado breweries survived a difficult year, but they kept making great beer. Complete Story.

We Asked An Expert: This Is The Biggest Beer Trend You’ll See Even More Of In 2025 (December, 19) – If you asked craft brewing industry workers a decade ago whether beer lacking one of its defining characteristics — the resulting buzz — could successfully vie for shelf space and tap handles alongside those with alcohol, the very question likely would’ve resulted in a collective spit take. Complete Story.

We sampled five Ohio pilsners to pick our favorite. See which craft brewery won. (December, 18) – We sampled five Ohio pilsners to pick our favorite. See which craft brewery won. Complete Story.

Northern Michigan brewery’s Igloo Village drops you into a whimsical snow-covered forest (December, 18) – Michigan’s most acclaimed beer garden has transformed into a whimsical “Igloo Village” for winter. Complete Story.

Former UF Lineman Turns Beer Passion, Family’s Legacy Into State’s ‘Best Small Brewery’ (December, 18) – Jim Barrie gazes at the frames hung on the wall of his brewery, BarrieHaus Beer Co. in Ybor City, pointing to artifacts of his great-great-great grandfather’s brewery and speaking of continuing the family legacy. Complete Story.

The Perfect Beer Glass Shape, according to Math (December, 18) – A mathematician has calculated the ideal shape for a beer glass to keep the liquid inside as cool as possible. Complete Story.

World’s Oldest Beer Discovered, And I Wonder What It Tastes Like (December, 17) – We’ve all heard the saying, “Monks invented alcohol or beer,” but it seems like our ancestors may have enjoyed a tipple as long as 10,000 years ago. Complete Story.

Breweries diversified with non-alcoholic beer, collaborations in 2024 (December, 17) – As 2024 rolls into 2025, it’s a good time for a bit of retrospective on the year, to look back on the state of the local beer scene and the changes and trends that emerged in the past 12 months. Complete Story.

Pop culture-themed brewery settles into Arvada shopping center (December, 17) – Three former employees of SomePlace Else Brewing in Arvada opened their own business a little farther north in the same northwest suburb. Complete Story.

Berks woman turns 110, credits longevity to Yuengling beer (December, 16) – A Berks County native is celebrating a huge milestone this week. Complete Story.

Three Rules of Authentic Trappist: the beer bottle that’s a work of art (December, 16) – How Tête de la Course embraced the concept for a special edition Trappist beer and used it to craft an object of desire. Complete Story.

Von Ebert Brewing reveals 2025 Beer Release Calendar (December, 16) – Von Ebert Brewing is kicking off what is sure to be a milestone year by revealing their 2025 beer release calendar. Complete Story.

Kevin Ely of Wooly Pig Finds Small Tweaks That Make Big Impacts in Robust, Farm-Brewed Lagers (December, 13) – What happens when an experienced brewmaster trades his 100-barrel production plant for a five-barrel kit built into an old farm? Complete Story.

Dogfish Head founder says he’s still against beer conglomerates, despite getting acquired (December, 13) – First and foremost, Dogfish Head cofounder Sam Calagione is a storyteller. Complete Story.

10,000-Year-Old Rice Beer Was The First Known Booze In East Asia (December, 12) – The rice beer was produced using a technique that is still used in Taiwan. Complete Story.

The 2024 Year in Beer (December, 12) – As 2024 comes to a close, the Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—recaps a year of decelerated growth and continued honing of offerings. Complete Story.

New Berlin Brewing Co. passes 2-year mark, embracing craft beer and unique history (December, 9) – For Mike Leckie-Ewing, the brewery business has been a bear. Complete Story.

Breakside’s Guide to Institutional Beer Quality | Brewing Course (December, 6) – Ben Edmunds, cofounder and brewmaster of Breakside Brewing in Portland, Oregon, shares his insights on how to build and maintain a methodical quality program that can take your brewery’s beers from consistently good to consistently excellent. Complete Story.

The Simple Way To Discover Great New Beers When Traveling (December, 6) – If you’re a beer fan, then local beers are an underrated sort of “tourist attraction” when you’re traveling to a new town. Complete Story.

The Best 2024 Winter Beers and Holiday Ales Ranked & Reviewed (December, 5) – One of the best parts about the slower colder months of the year is discovering new winter and holiday seasonals, and going back to limited-time classics. Complete Story.

A Great Year For Beer: 8 Best Beers Of The Year (December, 4) – There’s great beer everywhere but sometimes a beer stops you in your tracks and makes you take a step back. These are the eight beers from 2024 that did just that for me. Complete Story.

Meet The Voice Of Beer In America (December, 4) – John Holl hosts or co-hosts three podcasts about beer and produces three more, has written six books about beer, is the editor and co-owner of All About Beer and writes about beer for innumerable publications. Complete Story.

Craft brewery cultivates beer community in Norcross (December, 4) – Open nearly four years, Cultivation Brewing Co. in Norcross is a bit off the beaten path, but once you navigate the winding road to the top of a hill, you’ll find a surprising beer oasis. Complete Story.

12 best breweries in Charlotte (December, 3) – Charlotte is a beer lover’s paradise with over 40 breweries in city limits, plus dozens more in nearby towns. Complete Story.

Foodie Finds: Buckstin Brewing Company offers great food and hospitality (December, 2) – Not only did Buckstin Brewing Company survive the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shutdowns. It continues to thrive today, winning awards for its beer and food. Complete Story.

14 Stout Beers That Will Get You In The Holiday Spirit (December, 2) – Dark and decadent, stout beer is the perfect treat around the holidays. Complete Story.

What is the state of Oklahoma’s craft beer scene? (December, 2) – After Oklahoma made it legal for breweries to operate taprooms in 2016, the state’s craft beer scene exploded. Complete Story.

Not only does beer taste great, there are health benefits associated with it, too! (December, 2) – Craft brews in particular possess heart-healthy compounds. Complete Story.

Tourism and state park leaders unveil official craft beer for Kentucky State Parks 100th Anniversary (November, 27) – Andy Beshear joined Against the Grain Brewery and tourism and state parks leaders at Natural Bridge State Resort Park to announce the official Kentucky State Parks 100th Anniversary craft beer. Complete Story.

Mellotone Beer Project announces official grand opening in former Taft’s Ale House space (November, 20) – Mellotone Beer Project is opening this weekend in the former Taft’s Ale House space in Over-the-Rhine. Complete Story.

Holiday Gift Guide 2024: The Best Gifts For Craft Beer Lovers (November, 20) – Here are eight great sure-fire gifts every craft beer lover will appreciate. Complete Story.

Fat Head’s to release special beer on Holiday Beer & Good Cheer Black Friday event (November, 20) – Fat Head’s Brewery is holding a Holiday Beer & Good Cheer Black Friday event, offering a special beer release while seeking donations for several non-profit organizations. Complete Story.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Goes Public With Its Most Limited Release Beer (November, 19) – Celly Drippins has been a secret offering for years, but will be officially released this year on November 22 at Sierra Nevada’s Mills River taproom. Complete Story.

The State That Drinks The Most Beer Isn’t California Or Texas (November, 19) – Today, our collective thirst for brewskies remains unquenched, but perhaps no state loves it more than….Complete Story.

We Asked 10 Beer Pros: What’s the Biggest Red Flag at a Brewery Taproom? (November, 19) – There are thousands of breweries in the U.S., and a visit to any of them can be a mixed bag. Complete Story.

15 Breweries Beer Lovers Need To Tour Around The US (November, 14) – Whether you are on vacation or just looking for something fun to do on the weekends, having a few beers accompanied by a brewery tour is a great time just waiting to happen. Complete Story.

Why You’ll Find A Plastic Ball Inside Every Guinness Beer Can (November, 14) – With 8,735 years left on its 9,000-year lease at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, it’s a safe bet that the Guinness brewery is here to stay. Complete Story.

How Do Hops Affect Beer? A Guide to Popular Varieties and Their Flavors (November, 14) – Hops are the key ingredient that turn beer into beer. If you want to be an expert, here’s what you need to know. Complete Story.

The World’s Best IPAs—According To Untappd Ratings (November, 12) – The world’s best IPAs, according to Untappd’s ratings, include three beers by Massachusetts-based Treehouse Brewing Co. Complete Story.

Women have a long and influential history in beer brewing (November, 12) – For thousands of years, women were at the forefront of producing the world’s beer. Complete Story

We Asked 9 Brewers: What’s the Most Overrated Beer Trend? (November, 12) – The most overrated beer trends, according to brewers. Complete Story.

Love Your Neighbor collaborative beer release party sends love to those in need (November, 12) – Love Your Neighbor is a new beer on the scene thanks to a collaboration between Broad Street Love and Love City Brewing in Philadelphia. Complete Story.

How Athletic Brewing Outsold Heineken’s and Bud’s Nonalcoholic Beer (November, 11) – Nonalcoholic beer is one of the fastest growing segments of the beer industry, and Athletic Brewing is on top. WSJ explains how Athletic’s strategy helped reinvent nonalcoholic beer. Complete Story.

Beer science: This popular glass keeps your brew coldest, says physics (November, 11) – How do you keep a glass of beer cold the longest? By using science, of course. Complete Story.

Northern Michigan brewery grows into an epic year-round beer garden (November, 11) – Situated in a grove of trees along scenic M-22 is a local brewery that has carved out quite a name for itself over the last decade. Complete Story.

The Difference Between Non-Alcoholic Beer and Alcohol-Free Beer, Explained (November, 6) – The first lesson to learn about NA beer is that the products in the category aren’t technically beer. Complete Story.

2024 Washington Beer Awards, the List of Winners (November, 5) – Last night in SeaTac, Washington we learned about the winners of the 2024 Washington Beer Awards. Complete Story.

A Vote For American Craft Beer on Election Day (November, 5) – Election Day is finally here and no matter how you feel about the candidates, it remains a critical moment for all of us in charting the nation’s future. Complete Story.

What makes lager yeast special? Inside the genetics of beer (November, 5) – University of Wisconsin scientists explore a microbe’s cold-tolerance for better brewing. Complete Story.

Oregon City Brewing Company Opens a Book-Themed Beer Destination in Canby (November, 4) – Bookworms and beer-lovers can now congregate at Oregon City Brewing’s second location, the Canby Beer Library, which opened in the former Canby Municipal Library building in late October. Complete Story.

Voodoo Brewing is latest addition to St. Petersburg’s craft beer scene (November, 4) – After years of anticipation and setbacks, the brewery at 220 Fourth St. N. is now open. Complete Story.

The Japanese Beer Brand We Can’t Get Enough Of (November, 4) – Motivated American beer lovers can track down Japanese beers to help quench their thirst, and we have our favorites. Complete Story.

This Iconic American Brewer Just Brought Back a Cult Beer (October, 31) – Gone but not forgotten, Pinner — Oskar Blues’s former session IPA — is on its way back from the grave. Only, it won’t be called “Pinner,” nor will the name on the can read “Oskar Blues.” Complete Story.

The 2024 Canada Beer Cup Award Winners (October, 28) – The Canada Beer Cup is a national competition celebrating independently owned and operated breweries across Canada. Complete Story.

Mapped: America’s Beer Consumption By State (October, 28) – From backyard barbecues to Sunday night football, beer is deeply woven in the fabric of American culture. Complete Story.

Saints’ Alvin Kamara gets free beer for life from New Orleans brewery after signing contract extension (October, 24) – Kamara got a nice cherry on top of his big contract extension. Complete Story.

Does Beer Expire? (October, 24) – Yes, but not in the way you expect. Complete Story.

Ever heard of Country Club beer? It was brewed at this Kansas City spot after Prohibition (October, 23) – The Goetz Brewing Company survived Prohibition, and launched a large Kansas City facility at 17th & Indiana in 1936. It made Country Club lager there until the company merged with Pearl Brewing in 1961. Complete Story.

Running Hot & Cold: How Temperature Affects Beer More than We Realize (October, 23) – From the weather at the farms that grow the ingredients to every aspect of brewing and on to the climate in which we enjoy it, temperature affects beer profoundly. Complete Story.

Top 250 Rated Beers (October, 22) – The legendary Top 250 Rated Beers on BeerAdvocate, and arguably the best beers in the world. Complete Story.

Make Your Best Grodziskie (October, 22) – A great one to enjoy by the autumn bonfire, this is a style that any smoked-beer enthusiast should know how to make—and it can be nearly as easy to brew as it is to drink. Complete Story.

Canada Beer Cup Announces The Best Beers In Canada For 2024 (October, 21) – The Canada Beer Cup is Canada’s only national not-for-profit beer competition. Complete Story.

Maine brewery ferments beer inside Charlie Lopresti’s record-breaking pumpkin (October, 21) – Pumpkin beers are a dime a dozen, especially this time of year. But what about a pumpkin beer inside a giant, award-winning pumpkin? Complete Story.

This six-pack of California beer costs $120. It’s worth every penny. (October, 21) – Hanabi Lager Co. has one of the most innovative brewing styles in California beer. Complete Story.

Bend’s newest craft beer adventure, Terranaut Beer, opens taproom (October, 16) – Trio of partners open doors in former Monkless site. Complete Story.

Abita Beer to open a new brewery ‘in the heart of New Orleans’ next year (October, 16) – The New Orleans brewery, to be located on Tchoupitoulas Street, will be the Abita Springs-based company’s second. Complete Story.

Spider-Man Actor Tom Holland Announces A Non-Alcoholic Beer (October, 16) – Movie star Tom Holland, famous for playing Spider-Man, has announced his next career move: beer. Complete Story.

Beer Might Be Healthier Than You Think (October, 16) – Beer doesn’t have an image typical of a health drink, as the beverage is more often associated with boozy frat parties than with supplements and herbal teas. Complete Story.

The Best Beers In America, According To The Great American Beer Festival (October, 15) – Winners of the 2024 edition of the competition were announced at a celebration on October 12 at the Denver Convention Center, which is home to the festival every year. Complete Story.

Baby born in microbrewery parking lot honored with special beer (October, 15) – A baby born in the parking lot of his parents’ favorite microbrewery in Michigan was named after the business, which in turn created a special brew to honor the newborn. Complete Story.

This local brewery makes Alabama’s highest-rated beer according to VinePair (October,15) – According to VinePair’s findings, Alabama’s highest-rated beer is the Hitchhiker IPA—a seasonal release from Birmingham’s Good People Brewing Company. Complete Story.

The Great American Beer Festival In Denver Is On! (October, 11) – The Great American Beer Festival, or simply the GABF as it’s known as in the biz, has returned to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado for a weekend of serious drinking. Complete Story.

Women-owned breweries are helping to redefine New England craft beer industry (October, 11) – Amid the hops and malts, a growing number of women are making their mark on what has traditionally been a male-dominated space. Complete Story.

No-Li Brewhouse Welcomes the Legend, Charlie Papazian (October, 11) – No-Li Brewhouse welcomes Charlie Papazian to Spokane for a meet-and-greet and book-signing event on October 25th. Complete Story.

Forget acid washed! Wrangler partners with Coors Banquet for beer wash jeans (October, 11) – Americans might be drinking less beer these days, but that’s only opening up more inventive ways to deal with the surplus. Complete Story.

Brewing an Annual Comfort: Celebration Fresh Hop IPA (October, 10) – Not every beer needs to chase the latest trends and tech—consider Sierra Nevada’s Celebration IPA, the fresh-hopped seasonal that remains reassuringly old-school. Complete Story.

Utah’s New NHL Team Makes Beer Sales History in Inaugural Game (October, 10) – The beer was flowing in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night. Complete Story.

7 pumpkin beers to try during the short but sweet season (October, 9) – From Roadsmary’s Baby to Yamma Jamma, the spicy, malty pumpkin potables are treats, not tricks. Complete Story.

Sun King beer honoring former Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady to be released Oct. 18 (October, 9) – Fans of Purdue Men’s Basketball, Gene Keady and beer won’t have to wait much longer to get their hands on a can of Sun King Brewery’s newest brew in the legendary coach’s honor. Complete Story.

Award-Winning Beers! Here are the Winners From the 2024 Arizona Craft Beer Awards (October, 8) – Tucson’s Barrio Brewing was the big winner of the night at the 3rd annual Arizona Craft Beer Awards, presented by PHOENIX magazine and the Arizona Craft Brewer’s Guild. Complete Story.

Cheers Inside the Wild Ride of the Great American Beer Festival (October, 8) – The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) is more than just a celebration of craft beer—it’s a testament to the creativity, passion, and craftsmanship of brewers across the nation. Complete Story.

Oregon Beer Awards 2024 Fresh Hop Competition Medal Winners (October, 8) – Judging for the 9th annual Oregon Beer Awards Fresh Hop competition was held on Saturday, October 5th, with 15 judges selecting nine medal winning beers from three categories. Complete Story.

Alexandria brewery releases new beer named for local Olympic champion (October, 8) – Atlas Brew Works is debuting two new beers and one is named after a hometown hero who won a gold medal at the Olympics. Complete Story.

Beer can artwork accidentally trashed by museum worker (October, 8) – A museum in the Netherlands has recovered an artwork that resembles two empty beer cans from the trash after an elevator technician accidentally disposed of them during his shift, officials said. Complete Story.

The Tennessee Brewery Where You Can Drink Hand-Crafted Beer From Hand-Blown Glassware (October, 7) – Matthew Cummings is a creative individual. With a bachelor’s degree and a master’s of fine arts, both in glass sculpture, he founded Pretentious Glass Co. in 2012 in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. Complete Story.

Germany: Oktoberfest wraps in Munich, 7 million liters later (October, 7) – Roughly 6.7 million people flocked to Oktoberfest in Munich in recent weeks, consuming 7 million 1-liter mugs of beer. Both police and ambulance services were less busy than usual. Complete Story.

GABF goes beyond beer in its 42nd year (Ocotber,7) – If you want to visit a German biergarten, watch live sports, get Halloween spooky or play yard games, this year’s Great American Beer Festival has it all. Complete Story.

Jolly Pumpkin founder remembered as ‘wicked smart’ pioneer in beer brewing (October, 7) – The craft beer brewing industry lost a pioneer with the recent death of Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales founder Ron Jeffries. Complete Story.

Tim Aten Knows: Naples welcomes colorful new brewpub (October, 7) – Kaleidoscope Beer Co. plans to add some color to the local brewpub scene. Complete Story.

Surly’s Darkness Day brings beer and metal together this weekend (October, 4) – The annual (and free) celebration of Surly’s barrel-aged stouts takes place on Oct. 5 with Rocket From the Crypt headlining. Complete Story.

No glove, no problem. Ann Arbor brewery owner snags Tigers game ball with his beer cup (October, 4) – David Becker achieved a lifelong dream during the Tigers-Rays game on Sept. 26. Complete Story.

6 Grand Strand brewing companies team up to help ‘Beer City, USA’ after Helene (October, 4) – Six brewing companies along the Grand Strand are working to collect supplies for people in North Carolina impacted by Helene. Complete Story.

Want to have a séance with Sam Adams? Samuel Adams Brewery is selling kit for just $18.03 (October, 4) – If you’ve ever had the very niche thought that you want to tell colonial patriot Samuel Adams that you love the beer he inspired, you now might have a chance to do so. Complete Story.

Virginia craft beer industry unites for Hurricane Helene relief efforts (October, 4) – Out of all the things that scream “patriotic” in America, beer and serving your fellow neighbor are near the top of the list. Complete Story.

5 Tequila Barrel-Aged Beers to Try Right Now (October, 2) – Bypass the tequila shot with these agave influenced brews. Complete Story.

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2025 Louisville Beer Week Returning October 18 – October 27

October 7, 2025 by Dustin Scoggins

Louisville Beer Week
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky
– Louisville Beer Week is returning for another year and welcomes the community to help celebrate eight years of Louisville Beer Week and the historic and evolving beer community in Louisville, KY. This year, Louisville Beer Week will run from Saturday, October 18 through Sunday, October 28, including an inaugural Louisville Beer Fest kick-off event at the German-American Club.

Louisville Beer Week 2025 will once again feature beer collaborations, panel discussions, and multiple citywide events put on by nearly twenty-five brewery taprooms.

From the 2022 Louisville Beer Week
“For the last five years we’ve been asked to host a beer festival during Louisville Beer Week,” said Louisville Beer Week organizers. “Our 5th anniversary seems like a good time to do it. We’re thankful that we’re able to host it with our friends at The German-American Club. We’re also hosting a couple of great panels that feature some friends in the spirits industry in addition to partnering with the Pink Boots Society to put on our annual Women in Beer Panel. Of course, we’re excited to see the return of brewery collaboration releases and other fun events citywide all week long.”

Participating Louisville breweries this year include 3rd Turn Brewing, Against the Grain Brewery, Akasha Brewing Co., Apocalypse Brew Works, Atrium Brewing, Bluegrass Brewing Co., Butchertown Brewing, Chimera Brewing Co, Falls City Beer Co., Gallant Fox Brewing, Gordon Biersch, Goodwood Brewing, Gravely Brewing, Hi-Wire Louisville, Holsopple Brewing, Hometown Brewing Co., Mile Wide Beer Co., Monnik Beer Co., Noble Funk Brewing Co., Old Louisville Brewing, Shippingport Brewing, Ten20 Craft Brewery, West Sixth Nulu, and Wild Hops Brewery.

“The team at Noble Funk is excited to participate in our first Louisville Beer Week,” said Dominique Shrader, Noble Funk Brewing co-founder. “We are grateful to be a part of this supportive and talented brewing community and always enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with other local breweries. It was awesome to get to work with Mile Wide Beer Co. this year for the annual collaboration series and we look forward to sharing that release and getting to try the creations of the other brewery participants.”

 

About Louisville Ale Trail
Nestled in the bourbon-barreled heart of Derby City, the Louisville Ale Trail beckons hopheads and newcomers alike on a self-guided ramble through over 20 vibrant brewery taprooms, where a simple passport unlocks a world of craft alchemy—from Monnik Beer Co.’s crisp kolschs kissed by German heritage to Apocalypse Brew Works’ hazy IPAs bursting with tropical mischief, all while weaving tales of Louisville’s pre-Prohibition brewing legacy that once outshone even the mint julep at the Kentucky Derby. Launched to spotlight the city’s sudsy soul, this interactive trail—complete with a revamped digital map and stamp-collecting passport stuffed with swag like exclusive glassware and discounts—spirals from Butchertown’s industrial haunts to the Highlands’ neon glow, fueling events like the annual 502 Beer Appreciation Day and Louisville Beer Week’s frothy frenzy. Whether you’re nursing a barrel-aged stout at Against the Grain or chasing a farmhouse saison at Mile Wide, the Ale Trail isn’t just a tour—it’s a pint-sized passport to community, flavor, and that unbridled Bluegrass buzz that turns every corner into a cheers-worthy discovery.The Louisville Ale Trail, a hoppy odyssey through Derby City’s thriving craft beer landscape, beckons locals and visitors to grab a free passport and chase stamps at over two dozen taprooms, from Against the Grain’s bold IPAs to Monnik’s crisp kolschs, turning every pint into a treasure hunt for exclusive swag like t-shirts and growlers upon hitting 10+ check-ins. Launched to spotlight Louisville’s fermenting flair—boasting gems like Atrium Brewing’s hazy hazies and Falls City’s historic revivals—this self-guided trail fuels city-wide tourism with brewery crawls, pairing dinners, and ties to annual Louisville Beer Week in October, where special collabs and events amplify the Bluegrass buzz. Whether you’re savoring a tart sour at Gravely Brewing under string lights or toasting a robust stout at Apocalypse Brew Works, the Ale Trail pours out an interactive map to Kentucky’s craft heart, blending sustainability vibes—like spent-grain farm feeds—with community cheers that make every stop a sip of Southern hospitality

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Von Ebert + Shred Beer = Super Shredder

October 3, 2025 by Spencer Mapes

PORTLAND, Oregon — Von Ebert Brewing releases its collaboration “Super Shredder”, a West Coast IPA brewed with Shred Beer Co. from Rocklin, California.

“Shred Beer Co. is small but mighty, making a great name for themselves by winning Great American Beer Festival’s small brewery of the year and collecting several World Beer Cup Gold medals for their IPAs,” said Sam Pecoraro, brewmaster of Von Ebert Brewing. “Last year, we had so much fun working with Amy and Zack on ‘Concentrated Substance,’ a spinoff of ‘Volatile Substance NW IPA,’ that we wanted to build off that project and continue to bounce ideas off close friends.”

Throughout October, “Super Shredder” WC IPA will be available on draft at all Von Ebert Brewing locations as well as in 4-pack 16-ounce cans to-go and in West Coast bars, bottleshops and grocery stores.

“Von Ebert Brewing’s commitment to constantly evolving while honoring tradition makes for a fun collaborative experience with friends where nothing is sacred if it means delivering the best beer possible,” said Zack Frasher and Amy Heller, co-owners and brewers of Shred Beer Co. “In the ‘Super Shredder’ West Coast IPA, we used five types of hops to give tasting notes of diesel, dank, raspberry and passionfruit on this 7.5% ABV beer.”

In 2025, Von Ebert Brewing will have made six collaboration beers with breweries in Oregon, California and the last one will be with Cloudburst Brewing in Seattle, Washington scheduled for December.

Von Ebert Brewing recently opened its new N. Mississippi location (825 N. Cook St., Portland) – home to Portland’s largest beer can – to expand production and distribution from 4,000 barrels per year to as much as 20,000 barrels per year. This has allowed Von Ebert Brewing to sell more of its offerings in 12-ounce cans including: Volatile Substance NW IPA, Sector 7 Hazy IPA, Pils a German-style Pilsner and Clubhaus Lager.

Von Ebert Brewing was founded in 2018 by Tom M. Cook and Tom S. Cook in Portland, Oregon. Von Ebert Brewing is named after the family matriarch lovingly refer to as “Grandma Ebert.” The quintessential immigrant story, Grandma Ebert came to America from Germany via Ellis Island and relied on her grit and determination to create a successful life for her family here in the states. In that vein, the brewery has displayed those same traits and gained success through numerous World Beer Cup medals: 2025 Gold American Light Lager with Clubhaus, 2023 Gold German-Style Pilsner with Pils and 2024 Bronze Vienna Lager. Our moniker celebrates Grandma’s tenacity and honors our heritage. Von Ebert translates loosely to “House of Ebert” or in full English, “House of the Boar.”

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What beer are you drinking to celebrate Fat Bear Week

September 23, 2025 by Dow Scoggins

Fat Bear Week, an annual celebration hosted by Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve, transforms the primal act of brown bears bulking up for hibernation into a global online spectacle. Each October, fans worldwide vote in a bracket-style tournament to crown the chubbiest bear, using live webcams and before-and-after photos to marvel at their salmon-fueled transformations. Launched in 2014 as “Fat Bear Tuesday” by ranger Mike Fitz, it has grown into a week-long event, drawing over a million votes in 2024 and spotlighting conservation issues like salmon run preservation. More than a quirky contest, Fat Bear Week celebrates survival, showcasing bears like two-time champ Grazer, who embody nature’s awe-inspiring resilience.  Katmai Conservancy and Fat Bear Week Website

Sipping in Solidarity: Beers to Pair with Fat Bear Week
Fat Bear Week isn’t just about voting for the chunkiest grizzlies at Alaska’s Katmai National Park—it’s a call to celebrate survival through epic bulking. And what better way to toast those salmon-stuffed bears than with a beer that matches their vibe: rich, hearty, and unapologetically full-bodied? Skip the light lagers; we’re talking brews that evoke the wild Alaskan frontier, the thrill of the Brooks River, or just the joy of getting comfortably plump. Here’s an updated lineup of recommendations to crack open while you fill out your bracket (voting runs September 23–30, 2025, at fatbearweek.org). I’ve added a spot-on Alaskan gem requested by a fan: Midnight Sun Brewing’s Kodiak Brown Ale, with its iconic Kodiak brown bear on the can—perfect thematic symmetry for our rotund heroes.

1) Russian Imperial Stout (The Bear’s Winter Bulk-Up Brew)
Why it fits: These dark, roasty heavyweights are like the bears themselves—massive, malty, and built for hibernation. With notes of chocolate, coffee, and a boozy warmth (often 8–12% ABV), they’re perfect for curling up with the live cams on Explore.org as Chunk or Grazer defends their title.
Top Pick: North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout. At around $4–6 per 12-oz bottle, it’s a Katmai classic: bold enough to honor the bears’ 1,000-pound gains, but smooth for marathon viewing sessions.
Pro Tip: Pair with a cheese board to channel that “Fat Bear Training Regimen” from X users—beer, cheese, nap, repeat.

2) Midnight Sun Brewing Co. Kodiak Brown Ale (The Thematic Kodiak King)
Why it fits: Named after Alaska’s legendary Kodiak brown bears (the very species bulking up at Katmai), this rugged American brown ale channels the event’s wild essence. With balanced caramel and roasted malts, subtle Northwest hops (Perle and Willamette), and fruity undertones of grape and apple, it’s smooth yet adventurous—like a bear flipping salmon without the splash. At 5.3% ABV, it’s sessionable for all-day voting, and the can’s fierce Kodiak bear artwork makes it an instant conversation starter (or bracket mascot).
Top Pick: Midnight Sun Kodiak Brown Ale ($2–4 per 12-oz can). A top seller since 1995 from Anchorage’s Midnight Sun Brewing Co., it’s widely available in Alaska and beyond—proof that Alaskans aren’t afraid of the dark (or a good malt-forward pour).
Pro Tip: Crack one open during the cub bracket reveal; its nutty, roasty finish pairs perfectly with trail mix, evoking the bears’ pre-hibernation feast.

3) Alaska Brewing Co. Alaskan Amber (The Local Legend)
Why it fits: Brewed in Juneau, this malty red ale nods to Alaska’s rugged spirit and the salmon runs fueling the bears. It’s balanced with caramel sweetness and a hoppy edge, evoking the crisp fall air at Brooks Falls without overwhelming your palate.
Top Pick: Alaskan Amber Ale ($2–3 per bottle). Affordable, widely available, and a subtle tie-in to the state’s brewing scene—imagine toasting to the ecosystem that keeps those sockeye swimming.
Pro Tip: If you’re feeling festive, hunt for seasonal releases; Alaska breweries often riff on wildlife themes during fall.

4) Belgian Tripel or Quad (The Bracket-Busting Indulgence)
Why it fits: Golden and complex, these abbey-style ales are effervescent celebrations of abundance, much like the bears flipping salmon mid-air. High ABV (7–11%) means one glass packs a punch, mirroring a dominant male bear’s tournament run.
Top Pick: Chimay Blue (Quadrupel) or Westmalle Tripel ($5–8 per bottle). The fruity esters and spicy yeast cut through any post-vote hype, and they’re great for sharing at a virtual watch party.
Pro Tip: Go for a “Fat Beer Week” twist—inspired by a podcast episode riffing on the event—by aging a quad for deeper flavors, just like bears layering on blubber.

5) Hazy IPA (The Underdog Cub’s Wild Card)
Why it fits: Juicy and forgiving, hazy IPAs burst with tropical notes, capturing the playful energy of Fat Bear Jr. contenders. They’re sessionable yet satisfying, ideal for late-night bracket predictions without the crash.
Top Pick: Tree House Julius ($6–7 per can). Cloudy like a foggy Alaskan morning, with massive mango and passionfruit vibes to keep the party going through the finals.
Pro Tip: For a thematic hack, seek out “Bear”-named IPAs like Russian River’s Pliny the Elder (a double IPA) or New Belgium’s Fat Tire Amber—easy crowd-pleasers that nod to the event’s body-positivity roots.

No matter your pick, drink responsibly—bears don’t hibernate with regrets, and neither should you. These beers turn passive scrolling into an immersive ritual, raising a glass to resilience and rotundity. What’s your go-to? Vote for your fave bear, sip accordingly, and may the chubbiest contender win.

The Plump Legacy: A History of Fat Bear Week
In the wild expanse of Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve, where the Brooks River teems with sockeye salmon, an unlikely annual spectacle has captured hearts worldwide. Fat Bear Week isn’t just a quirky online tournament—it’s a celebration of survival, resilience, and the sheer audacity of nature’s engineering. Each fall, as brown bears bulk up for the brutal winter ahead, millions tune in to vote for the chubbiest contender. But how did this rotund rivalry begin? Let’s trace the fattening footsteps from its humble origins to its status as a global phenomenon. Website and

The Salmon-Fueled Spark: Origins in 2014
Fat Bear Week traces its roots to 2014, when it debuted as the more modest “Fat Bear Tuesday.” The mastermind behind this ursine extravaganza was Mike Fitz, a former interpretive ranger at Katmai National Park. Fitz noticed something remarkable: the park’s live webcams, streaming bears feasting on salmon at Brooks Falls, were drawing unprecedented online attention. These weren’t just casual viewers; people were hooked on the drama of grizzlies defending their fishing spots, flipping salmon mid-air, and—most importantly—packing on pounds.

Inspired by this digital devotion, Fitz proposed a simple contest. Park visitors would pore over before-and-after photos of select bears: scrawny spring arrivals versus autumnal behemoths swollen with success. Using a single-elimination bracket, participants voted for the bear that best embodied “fatness and success.” It was a nod to March Madness, but with claws, fur, and zero timeouts. The inaugural event, held in October 2014, was a hit, proving that even in the age of cat videos, a good bear belly could go viral.

From Tuesday to Tournament: Expansion and Evolution
By 2015, the event had outgrown its one-day format. Renamed Fat Bear Week, it stretched to a full seven days of bracket battles, hosted entirely online through partnerships with Explore.org and the National Park Service (NPS). This shift democratized participation—no park visit required. Suddenly, anyone with an internet connection could champion their favorite from afar, turning a remote Alaskan river into a virtual arena.

The tournament’s structure refined over time. Rangers select 12 adult bears (and later, cubs) based on criteria like clear before-and-after photos, frequent webcam appearances, and a mix of ages and genders. Head-to-head matchups pit fattest foes against each other, with public votes deciding who advances. The winner, crowned on the final day, becomes the Fat Bear Week champion—a title that signifies not just girth, but survival prowess. After all, these bears must amass enough blubber to endure five to seven months of hibernation, losing up to a third of their body weight without a single snack.
A milestone came in 2021 with the introduction of Fat Bear Junior, a cub-only bracket held a week earlier. This pint-sized parallel celebrates the next generation, highlighting family dynamics and the bears’ hierarchical society. It’s a reminder that in Katmai, fat isn’t frivolous—it’s essential.

Furry Fanfare: Memorable Moments and Viral Victors
Over the years, Fat Bear Week has spawned legends. In 2019, 435 Holly—a sassy sow known for her bold personality—claimed victory after a nail-biter against the massive 747, a bear whose belly reportedly measured three feet wide. 747 himself dominated in 2022, earning the nickname “Chunk” for his prodigious paunch.

But triumph has been bittersweet. The 2023 bracket reveal was postponed after a fatal clash between two bears, underscoring the raw wildness beneath the whimsy. And in 2024, Grazer, a resilient female and two-time champ (back-to-back with 2023), defended her title amid record-breaking viewership. These stories humanize the bears, transforming anonymous numbers (each bear is tagged with an ID like 480 or 151) into personalities: the underdog scrapper, the dominant dad, the clever fisher.
The event’s cultural ripple extends beyond brackets. It has inspired memes, merchandise, and even body-positivity campaigns. “Fat Bear Week is about celebrating success,” says NPS Superintendent Mark Sturm. “These bears remind us that in nature, bigger can be better—for survival.”

Why Bears Bulk Up: The Science of Salmon and Slumber
At its core, Fat Bear Week spotlights a biological imperative. Katmai’s Brooks River hosts one of the world’s largest sockeye salmon runs—millions of fish surging upstream to spawn. Bears exploit this bounty, consuming up to 30 salmon a day in peak season, prioritizing high-fat brains and eggs. A single bear might gain 30% of its body weight in summer, ballooning from 500 pounds to over 1,000.

This isn’t gluttony; it’s strategy. During hibernation, bears’ heart rates drop to eight beats per minute, and they recycle urea to build muscle and bone. A well-fed bear emerges in spring ready to breed and forage anew. By highlighting this, Fat Bear Week underscores threats like climate change and habitat loss, which could disrupt salmon runs and doom the bears’ buffet.

Global Impact: From Clicks to Conservation
What began as a ranger’s whim has ballooned into a movement. In 2024 alone, over a million votes poured in from 100 countries, with live cams on Explore.org racking up billions of views since 2014. Partnerships with the Katmai Conservancy and NPS channel enthusiasm into action: donations fund bear monitoring, trail maintenance, and advocacy for Bristol Bay’s intact ecosystem.
As 2025’s edition kicks off on September 23—mere hours from now—the stage is set for another showdown. Will Grazer make it a three-peat? Or will a newcomer steal the spotlight? One thing’s certain: Fat Bear Week endures because it taps into our primal awe of the wild. In a world of fleeting trends, these fattening felines remind us to root for the underbelly of nature’s grand design.
To join the fray, head to fatbearweek.org. Vote wisely—your click could crown the next legend of the Brooks. After all, in the kingdom of Katmai, the fattest bear isn’t just the winner; it’s the one most likely to roar into spring.

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Thesaurus yesterday and today for the word, Beer

September 22, 2025 by Dow Scoggins

Thesaurus - Beer

In the first edition of Peter Roget’s Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases (1852), words are organized by conceptual classes rather than alphabetically. “Beer” appears under Class V (Formation of Ideas), Division 2 (Space in general), Section 1 (Inorganic matter), Subsection 2 (Liquids), numbered 333. “Liquids,” specifically under the sub-subsection for intoxicating liquors.

The entry lists the following synonyms and related phrases for “beer” (presented as a noun in the list of specific examples of alcoholic beverages):
Ale, Porter, Stout, Heavy wet, Swipes, Small beer, Table-beer, Bitter beer, Munich beer, and Lager beer.

Below is a list of the top 50 synonyms for “beer” in modern English usage as of September 16, 2025. These synonyms include specific beer styles, colloquial and slang terms, and general descriptors commonly found in thesauruses, linguistic resources, and contemporary contexts. The list is comprehensive, covering both formal and informal terms used in English-speaking regions, presented in no particular order:

  1. Ale
  2. Lager
  3. Brew
  4. Stout
  5. Porter
  6. Draft
  7. Pilsner
  8. Suds
  9. Malt
  10. Brewski
  11. Hops
  12. Amber
  13. IPA (India Pale Ale)
  14. Bock
  15. Wheat
  16. Craft
  17. Pale
  18. Brown
  19. Blonde
  20. Saison
  21. Cold one
  22. Pint
  23. Stein
  24. Bitter
  25. Lager-beer
  26. Gose
  27. Hefeweizen
  28. Kölsch
  29. Schwarzbier
  30. Barleywine
  31. Shandy
  32. Radler
  33. Cream ale
  34. Steam beer
  35. Dunkel
  36. Weissbier
  37. Tripel
  38. Quad
  39. Lambic
  40. Alehouse
  41. Brewage
  42. Swill
  43. Sip
  44. Tipple
  45. Bevvie
  46. Froth
  47. Juice (slang, e.g., hoppy juice)
  48. Nectar (informal, poetic)
  49. Pintje (regional slang, e.g., Dutch-influenced)
  50. Stingo (archaic, strong beer)

Notes:

  • The list includes specific beer styles (e.g., IPA, hefeweizen), which are often used as synonyms in contexts where the type of beer is emphasized.
  • Slang terms like “brewski,” “cold one,” and “bevvie” are common in casual conversation, especially in North American and British English.
  • Some terms, like “stingo” or “nectar,” are less common but appear in historical or poetic contexts.
  • Regional variations exist; for example, “pint” often refers to a serving of beer in the UK, while “bevvie” is more common in Australia or the UK.

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Full Sail Brewing’s Cool Like That Cold IPA – Beer of the Day

September 22, 2025 by Dustin Scoggins

Full Sail Brewing Releases Cool Like That Cold IPA

Full Sail Brewing’s Cold IPA, aptly named Cool Like That, captures the essence of a Pacific Northwest summer in every crisp sip. Brewed in the wind-swept town of Hood River, Oregon, this seasonal gem from the Strong Current IPA Series blends the clean, lager-like fermentation of a classic cold brew with the bold, hop-forward punch of an IPA. At 7% ABV and 47 IBUs, it’s deceptively sessionable—light and ultra-bright from a Pilsner malt base that lets the stars of the show shine: massive dry-hop additions of Mosaic and Eclipse hops bursting with tropical mango, juicy clementine, ripe stone fruit, and a whisper of coconut. Whether you’re cracking open a 16-oz can after a day on the Columbia River or pairing it with grilled seafood, this Cold IPA delivers refreshment without the haze, making it a go-to for hop lovers seeking something chill yet intensely flavorful.

What sets Full Sail’s Cold IPA apart in the crowded craft beer scene is its nod to innovation rooted in tradition. Since 1987, Full Sail has been a pioneer in sustainable brewing, drawing pure Mt. Hood spring water to craft beers that have snagged over 300 awards, including Beverage World’s Craft Brewer of the Year. Cool Like That embodies that legacy as a hybrid style—fermented cold for clarity and drinkability, then loaded with vibrant hops for that IPA edge—perfect for late-afternoon adventures or backyard hangs. Available seasonally in 4-packs or on draft through September, it’s a limited-run reminder that great beer, like the Gorge’s fleeting bluebird days, is best savored fresh. Grab one, raise a toast to the outdoors, and let the tropical vibes transport you straight to the bluff overlooking the mighty Columbia.

About Full Sail Brewing Company
Founded in 1987 in the heart of Hood River, Oregon, Full Sail Brewing Company emerged as a trailblazer in the craft beer movement, transforming a derelict Diamond Fruit cannery into a vibrant brewery with a vision for independence and quality. Originally known as Hood River Brewing Company, it became the first commercially successful craft brewery to bottle beer for retail sale in the Pacific Northwest, producing just 287 barrels in its inaugural year amid the rise of windsurfing culture in the region. Led by founders including Irene Firmat and later Brewmaster Jamie Emmerson, the company achieved early acclaim when its Amber Ale secured a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival in 1989. As an employee-owned enterprise committed to sustainability—through practices like local sourcing, water treatment, and community support—Full Sail has maintained its pioneering spirit, balancing innovation with environmental responsibility for nearly four decades.

Full Sail Brewing boasts a diverse and award-winning portfolio of beers that reflect its Pacific Northwest roots and dedication to craftsmanship. Flagship offerings include the Session Premium Lager, a smooth 5.1% ABV American-style lager with a crisp finish, and the classic Amber Ale, a balanced 6% ABV brew with malty notes that has become a perennial favorite. The lineup expands to hop-centric IPAs such as Hop Pursuit, Slipknot, and Bridge to Nowhere Hazy IPA, alongside seasonal specialties like Wassail, a robust 7.2% ABV winter ale, and Wreck the Halls, a hoppy holiday brew. Innovative releases, including Blood Orange Wheat Ale and pub exclusives like Accidental Art IPA and Heather Canyon Kölsch, showcase the brewery’s experimentation with flavors, all crafted using local hops, barley, and Mount Hood spring water to deliver fresh, high-quality experiences for beer

 

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Cliff Thompson – The World’s Tallest Beer Salesman at 8′ 7″

September 17, 2025 by Dow Scoggins

Cliff Thompson - The World's Tallest Beer Salesman at 8' 7".

In the annals of extraordinary individuals, few stand as tall—literally—as Cliff Thompson. Towering at an incredible 8 feet 7 inches, this North Dakota native wasn’t just one of the tallest men in history; he was a multifaceted personality who blended law, entertainment, and salesmanship into a larger-than-life career. Best known as the “World’s Tallest Beer Salesman,” Cliff turned his remarkable stature into a marketing marvel, charming crowds and boosting brews in the heart of beer country. Let’s raise a glass to his story—a tale of height, hustle, and heart.

A Giant from the Prairie: Early Life and Rise to Fame
Born Clifford Marshall Thompson on October 18, 1904, in Rugby, North Dakota, Cliff’s extraordinary growth began early. Afflicted with gigantism, a condition caused by excessive growth hormone, he shot up to heights that made everyday life an adventure. By adulthood, he measured 8’7″, making him the tallest man in the world from 1940 to 1955, after the passing of Robert Wadlow. Recent analyses suggest his height might have been slightly less, around 8’3″ to 8’6″, but his billed stature of 8’7″ cemented his place in record books and public imagination.

Cliff’s early years were marked by challenges, from custom clothing to navigating a world built for average heights. Yet, he embraced his uniqueness, pursuing education and turning heads wherever he went. He attended the University of Wisconsin and later law school, becoming a practicing attorney—earning the title “World’s Tallest Lawyer.” But law wasn’t his only path; Cliff’s charisma led him to Hollywood, where he appeared in films and circus sideshows, captivating audiences with his gentle giant persona.

From Courtroom to Kegs: The Beer Salesman Era
What truly set Cliff apart in popular culture was his venture into sales, particularly in the beer industry. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin—America’s beer capital—Cliff became a promotional sensation for local breweries including Blatz Brewing. Billed as the “World’s Tallest Salesman,” he leveraged his height to draw crowds at events, trade shows, and advertisements. Imagine a man who could peer over booths, hand out samples from on high, and pose for photos that made everyone else look pint-sized.

His role wasn’t just gimmicky; Cliff’s genuine enthusiasm for people and products made him effective. He worked for companies like the Wisconsin Brewing Company, where his presence boosted sales and brand visibility. At a time when marketing relied on spectacle, Cliff was a walking billboard, shaking hands with newspapermen and celebrities alike. His marriage to Mary Mars in 1939 added a personal touch to his public life, as the couple navigated the spotlight together.

Legacy and Fun Facts: A Towering Impact
Cliff Thompson’s influence extended beyond beer and law. He practiced in Iola, Wisconsin, where a historical marker now commemorates his time there. The Prairie Village Museum in Rugby honors him with exhibits, showcasing his life alongside other quirky artifacts like Queen Victoria’s dress. Even in Ames, Iowa, his visits left lasting impressions, as seen in historical photos.
Here are some fun facts about this remarkable man:

Record Holder: Cliff was once considered the tallest living man, surpassing the average male height of his era by over three feet.
Multitalented Giant: Beyond sales and law, he acted in movies and performed in circuses, proving height was no barrier to versatility.
Everyday Epics: Cliff’s home in Milwaukee was customized for his size, and he drove specially modified vehicles to accommodate his frame.
Enduring Memory: Though he passed away on February 15, 1955, at age 50, his story lives on through museums, markers, and online tributes.

Cheers to a Legendary Life
Cliff Thompson wasn’t just tall; he was a symbol of resilience and reinvention. From North Dakota prairies to Milwaukee’s brewing scene, he turned potential obstacles into opportunities, leaving a legacy that’s as inspiring as it is impressive. Whether as a lawyer, actor, or the world’s tallest beer salesman, Cliff proved that true stature comes from within. Next time you enjoy a cold one, think of the giant who helped make beer a little more fun—for everyone looking up.

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George Washington’s Beer Recipe – Oldest known writing from George Washington
George Washington’s Distillery – Largest Distillery in the U.S. in 1799.
The History of Beer in the United States

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The 1st Photo of People Drinking Beer Features Scottish Ale in 1844

September 16, 2025 by Dow Scoggins

Picture this: it’s 1844 in Scotland, and the first-ever photo of folks sipping beer is snapped, just 18 years after the world’s first photograph. Scottish shutterbugs Robert Adamson and David Octavius Hill are behind the lens, capturing a chill moment.

Hill wasn’t just a tech whiz with his calotype camera—he had a knack for charm, cracking jokes, and reading the room, which made his photos pop. In this shot, he’s on the right, likely sharing a laugh and a brew with his pals James Ballantine and Dr. George Bell. Bell, the guy in the middle, helped shake up Scotland’s poor relief system with the 1845 Poor Law and wrote Day and Night in the Wynds of Edinburgh. Ballantine? He was a writer and stained-glass artist, plus his dad was an Edinburgh brewer—talk about beer in the blood!

On the table, you’ve got a classic beer bottle and three fancy 19th-century “ale flutes” for sipping. Word on the street was that Edinburgh’s favorite brew, Younger’s ale, was so strong it practically stuck your lips together. No wonder most folks could barely finish a single bottle!

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National Pumpkin Day and the History of Pumpkin Beer

September 2, 2025 by Dow Scoggins

NATIONAL PUMPKIN DAY and the History of Pumpkin Beer

We recognize a favored autumn decoration and food on October 26th that is used in a variety of recipes, competitions, and festivals. It’s National Pumpkin Day!

By October 26th, we in a frenzy of pumpkin obsession. We cannot wait for the big November holiday for pumpkin pie.  No siree, we need pumpkin everything! Bars, cookies, coffee, cheesecake, pasta and oatmeal.  Pumpkin Chunkin’, pumpkin patches, festivals, bake-offs and television specials. Let’s not forget jack-o-lantern carving, too! This fruit grabs American’s attention.

As it should be.  This squash is native to  North America. The oldest evidence of pumpkin-related seeds dates back to somewhere between 7000 and 5500 BC to seeds found in Mexico.

The word pumpkin originates from the word pepon, which means “large melon” in Greek.

Within recent years, white pumpkins have become more popular in the United States. The United States produces 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins, with Illinois producing more than any other state.

A 2,145-pound pumping from Streator, Illinois holds the current North American record.  Grown by Gene McMullen in 2015, the great pumpkin weighed in a few hundred pounds lighter than the current world record pumpkin from 2014.  At 2,323-pounds, the giant pumpkin from Switzerland retains the world record prize.

Canned pumpkin may be recommended by veterinarians as a dietary supplement for dogs and cats that are experiencing certain digestive ailments.

Raw pumpkin can be fed to poultry as a supplement to their regular feed during the winter months to help maintain egg production.

The History of Pumpkin Beer: From Colonial Necessity to Modern Craft Staple
Pumpkin beer, now a quintessential fall seasonal in the American craft beer landscape, has roots deeply embedded in early colonial history. What began as a practical solution to ingredient shortages evolved into a beloved (and sometimes divisive) style that reflects broader trends in brewing innovation.

Colonial Beginnings: The Pilgrims and Early Settlers (17th Century)
The story of pumpkin beer starts with the Pilgrims and other early European settlers in North America. Upon arriving in the New World in the early 1600s, colonists faced challenges in brewing traditional beers due to the scarcity and high cost of barley malt, which was often imported from Europe. Pumpkins, native to the Americas and abundant in the region, became a readily available substitute for fermentable sugars. By the 17th century, settlers had adapted brewing techniques to incorporate pumpkin flesh, which was mashed and fermented in place of malt, resulting in a rustic, earthy ale. This wasn’t the spiced, pie-like beer we know today; historical versions were more about survival and necessity than flavor enhancement.

Beer played a crucial role in Pilgrim life, serving as a safer alternative to contaminated water, and pumpkin-based brews were part of this tradition. Pumpkins had been introduced to Europe by the 16th century, but it was in the colonies where they became a brewing staple, often referred to as “pompion” in old texts. These early beers were simple ferments, sometimes combined with other local ingredients like persimmons or molasses.

The 18th Century: Peak Popularity and Notable Recipes
Pumpkin beer remained a common household brew throughout the 18th century. One of the most frequently cited recipes dates to 1771, from the American Philosophical Society, which instructed brewers to boil pumpkin, mix it with hops, and ferment it—yielding a beverage more akin to a basic ale than a flavored specialty. Founding Fathers like George Washington were known to experiment with pumpkin or squash in their homebrewing, further embedding the style in American lore. However, as barley cultivation improved and imports became more reliable, pumpkin’s role diminished, leading to a gradual decline in its use by the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Decline and Dormancy (19th to Mid-20th Century)
By the 19th century, with industrialization and better access to grains, pumpkin beer faded into obscurity. It was no longer a necessity, and brewing shifted toward European-style lagers and ales that didn’t rely on local substitutes. The style survived mostly in folklore and occasional homebrew experiments, but it wasn’t commercially prominent. Prohibition in the 1920s further stifled any remnants of creative brewing traditions in the U.S.

Revival in the Craft Beer Era (Late 20th Century Onward)
The modern resurgence of pumpkin beer can be traced to the 1980s craft beer revolution. In 1985, Bill Owens, founder of Buffalo Bill’s Brewery in Hayward, California, brewed what is widely regarded as the first commercial pumpkin beer of the modern era. Inspired by historical accounts of George Washington’s brewing, Owens mashed pumpkins into the wort and added spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—evoking pumpkin pie flavors that would define the contemporary style. This innovation helped kickstart seasonal brewing trends and contributed to the broader craft beer movement by encouraging experimentation with unconventional ingredients.

By the 1990s and 2000s, other breweries followed suit. Elysian Brewing in Seattle became famous for its pumpkin ales, hosting annual festivals, while brands like Dogfish Head and Southern Tier popularized imperial versions like Punkin Ale and Pumking. The style exploded in popularity, with sales peaking in the fall and often featuring bold spicing, though some purists argue it strays from historical authenticity.

Pumpkin Beer Today: A Seasonal Phenomenon
As of 2025, pumpkin beer remains a polarizing yet enduring fixture in the craft beer world, with hundreds of variations released annually. Craft breweries have expanded the category to include barrel-aged, sour, and even non-alcoholic options, reflecting consumer demand for novelty. However, backlash against “pumpkin spice everything” has led some brewers to focus on subtler, vegetable-forward interpretations. Despite debates over its taste—loved for its cozy, autumnal vibe or loathed as overly commercial—pumpkin beer’s journey from Pilgrim necessity to craft icon underscores America’s innovative brewing heritage.

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Great American Beer Festival 2025: America’s Premier Beverage Event

September 1, 2025 by Dow Scoggins

Great American Beer Festival

Great American Beer Festival 2025: America’s Premier Beverage Event

The 2025 Great American Beer Festival (GABF), hosted by the Brewers Association, takes place October 9–11 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. As the largest beer festival in the U.S., GABF showcases thousands of craft beers, ciders, seltzers, and other beverages, alongside a prestigious competition for independent craft breweries. Tickets are available now!

What’s New for 2025

This year introduces the Distilling Experience, featuring 20 distilleries offering 0.25-ounce samples of whiskey, vodka, gin, and more. Alongside beer, attendees can explore ready-to-drink cocktails, hard kombucha, cider, and zero-proof beverages.

The festival includes themed experience areas, such as:

  • Prost! – German biergarten vibes

  • Score! – Sports-themed zone

  • Fright – Halloween-inspired setup

  • Blast Off – Focus on beyond-beer drinks

  • Chill – Relaxed backyard hangout with live music

  • Meet the Brewer – Connect directly with craft brewers

  • Mile High Stage – New for 2025, featuring live music and contests

Why Brewers Attend

GABF is a key platform for breweries to showcase innovation and connect with beer enthusiasts. The GABF competition awards medals across over 100 categories, often boosting winners’ sales and visibility. It’s also a networking hub for small breweries to engage with peers nationwide.

PAIRED Program

The PAIRED beer-and-food experience pairs small plates from top chefs with limited-release beers and cocktails. A separate ticket is required for this event.

Ticket Information

  • General Session: $85 (Thursday, October 9), $95 (Friday, October 10 or Saturday, October 11)

  • Three-Day Pass: $220

  • PAIRED: $129 (standalone) or $199 (combined with GABF session)

Why Fans Love GABF

Beer enthusiasts flock to GABF to sample diverse styles from across the U.S., often including new and limited-release brews. The festival also offers themed entertainment, live music, silent discos, and costume contests.

Why It Matters

GABF remains the ultimate celebration of American craft brewing, offering brewers and fans alike a unique opportunity to explore and celebrate the industry. Secure your tickets now for this unparalleled event!

Great American Beer Festival History
The Great American Beer Festival (GABF), launched in 1982 in Boulder, Colorado, by nuclear engineer and homebrewing enthusiast Charlie Papazian, emerged as a pioneering celebration of American craft beer. Initially a modest event with 24 breweries, 47 beers, and 800 attendees, it was born from Papazian’s vision to showcase the burgeoning craft beer movement. Held under the auspices of the Brewers Association (then the American Homebrewers Association), the festival aimed to elevate small-scale brewing, spotlighting innovative flavors and techniques. By bringing together brewers and beer lovers, GABF laid the groundwork for a cultural shift, transforming beer from a mass-produced commodity into an artisanal craft, fostering a community that valued quality and diversity.

Over the decades, GABF has grown into the largest beer festival in the United States, now hosted annually in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. By 2024, it featured over 2,000 beers from more than 500 breweries, drawing tens of thousands of attendees. The festival’s prestigious competition, judged by industry experts, awards gold, silver, and bronze medals across numerous beer style categories, setting benchmarks for excellence in craft brewing. GABF has not only championed the growth of independent breweries but also influenced global beer trends, making it a cornerstone of American beer culture. Its inclusive, festive atmosphere continues to attract enthusiasts and professionals alike, cementing its legacy as a catalyst for the craft beer revolution.

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