When it comes to Belgian brewers , traditional names such as Orval, Westmalle, Duvel, and Cantillon (to name just a few) come to mind. But there is a new, young generation of brewers that are now helping the old guard keep Belgium on the beer map. And this new generation of brewers are creating some…
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Hops are the beautiful, bitter little buds that fuel our brews. They tame the sweetness of malty brown ales, and stoke the fires of burly India Pale Ales. But did you know that this plant has many other uses? Hops are quite the dynamic plant, with a range of benefits—and some seemingly mystical qualities. Read…
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Cask beers are becoming more popular in the U.S., but making quality cask-conditioned ale requires skill expertly combined with art. From brewing to serving, professionals from the other side of the pond share some of the tricks of the cask-ale trade. Read the Complete Story by Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Here: The Secrets of…
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More Breweries Mean a Problem ?! How could that be? As of December 1, 2015, the Brewers Association had counted 4,144 breweries in the U.S., the most ever operating simultaneously in the history of the country. This is a golden age for beer lovers. It is easier than ever to find a great IPA, stout…
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Here’s the most recent update about Sierra Nevada’s 2016 Beer Camp Across America. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company released a new Beer Camp Across America 2016 video highlighting the six beer styles that drinkers can try in this year’s mixed 12-pack, on shelves in May. It’s the ultimate collaboration: 31 breweries together making 6 different…
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Beer in 2016 . What will happen? More barrel aged beers, more hoppy beers, more sours, something else? The best way to learn what’s coming in beer trends for 2016 is to ask some key industry leaders. DRAFT Magazine turns to beer industry leaders to share what they see on the horizon for next year….
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