American Craft Beer

Great books, like great beer, never go out of style.  And with the holiday shopping season now ticking away, we’re showcasing some of the year’s best craft best books for both fans and brewing professionals.

The Winter holidays are ON. And American craft brewers are addressing things with an exciting roster of lagers that serve as a worthy alternative to all those heavy Winter Warmers that seem to dominate retail at this time of year.

Leftover beer happens. But before you dump it down the drain, know this: flat or forgotten beer still has plenty of life left in it. From the kitchen to the backyard, here are ten surprisingly useful ways to put that leftover brew to work.

Held in Osaka, Japan this impressive annual event drew 1,562 entries from 385 breweries across 22 countries, with international judges evaluating entries over three days in November.

Great books like great beers never go out of style.  And with the holiday shopping season now ON, we thought we’d showcase some classic craft books. And here are three craft beer books from some of our favorite beer writers that have stood the test of time…

What can we say? Everybody loves Pilsners. And American craft brewers are continuing to do interesting things with them.

Not long ago, the biggest threats to beer sales were rising ingredient costs, shifting tastes, and a younger generation drinking a little less than the one before it. Now, there’s a new wildcard in the mix — and it comes in the form of a small weekly injection.

In been just days since Sycamore Brewing’s co-founder was arrested on multiple felony charges. And the Charlotte, NC beer community is still reeling from its impact, as bars and other partners distance themselves from the brewery.

In partnership with local mass transit, the nation’s second largest brewer, Molson Coors, is returning its Free Rides program to seven cities so you can to ring in the new year safely. Here’s the deal…

The Winter holidays are ON. And American craft brewers are addressing things with an exciting roster of new beers that suit this special time of year.