On this episode of the Brewer to Brewer podcast Yvan De Baets of Brasserie de la Senne interviews Jennings Carney of Pen Druid Fermentation, calling him “one of the most interesting American brewers of the last decade.” In their conversation the two discuss spontaneous brewing, and embracing nature and a brewery’s souroudings to create beer with soul and a sense of place. “It’s very refreshing approach that goes beyond the brewing books,” De Baets says of Pen Druid. ” You have a type of creativity that I would that would call noble creativity. You’re not trying to put any crap into a bee ..read more

Las Vegas will be the focal point for some brewing professionals in the coming weeks as the Brewers Association hosts its annual Craft Brewers Conference, World Beer Bup, and BrewExpo America.  Vegas can get a bad rap for beer. With the sheer size of the casinos and arenas, it’s hard for smaller producers to compete against the big players. But step into good restaurants, off the strip, or outside of town and you’ll find a selection of great beer, innovative breweries, and fans building a community one pint at a time. Listen in to this episode of Drink Beer, Think Beer as John Holl interv ..read more

Las Vegas will be the focal point for some brewing professionals in the coming weeks as the Brewers Association hosts its annual Craft Brewers Conference, World Beer Bup, and BrewExpo America. For those traveling to Sin City, Dan Pixley has created this list of breweries, beer bars, and experiences to make the most of your time. Pixley was born and raised in Las Vegas, and he has been a part of the local craft beer scene and homebrew scene since 2010. Pixley is a certified BJCP judge and a credited contributor to the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. He’s been a member of the Milk The Funk Facebook group ..read more

(PRESS RELEASE) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tacoma, Washington – April 2, 2024 – World Wide Beer Fest LLC will hold its inaugural celebration of National Beer Day on April 7, 2024, at Beer Star in Tacoma, Washington. This event will combine the excitement of an in-person festival with the accessibility of live-streaming. National Beer Day is designed to highlight the best of American craft beer culture.Attendees can explore a maker’s market showcasing the talents of local artisans, indulge in a selection of fifty taps, and enjoy a special video screening highlighting the artistry and craftsmanship ..read more

In recent years, you may have noticed a different type of tap in breweries and taprooms.  They have a side pull and they can be used to control the amount of foam in a beer.  Maybe you’ve even enjoyed a “milko” pour, a beer, usually a Czech-style lager, poured such that it is almost entirely foam.  These pours come from the Czech Republic’s long beer history and are finally being appreciated outside its borders.  Making good beer doesn’t end when the beer is packaged.  Czech beer culture knows that the dispense of the beer enhances the beer, too. Listen to the full sh ..read more

Lager continues to have its moment. It is the world’s most popular beer style and a source of pride and appreciation by brewers and drinkers. There is already so much history about lager out in the world, but as the beer landscape changes and more craft brewers take up the practice Jack Hendler and Joe Connolly the authors of the new book Modern Lager Beer, explore all that is happening in the space today and take a look at some of the more obscure traditions and practices. About Modern Lager Beer From Brewers Publications: Modern Lager Beer is an exploration of the world of lager beers ..read more

Welcome to This Week in Rauchbier for April 1, 2024. Our Rauchbier spotlight is trained on Caleb Michalke of Sugar Creek Malt in Indiana. He’s working to bring rauchmalt of distinction of discerning brewers and distillers.Then Rick Lyke, our rauchbier sherpa and the founder of the Pints for Prostates Campaign, shares his inspirational journey into smoked beer and offers his unparalleled insight and advice to breweries regarding smoked beer.  Then Bart Watson of the Brewers Association joins us to share the latest growth and success of Rauchbier in the marketplace.  Q & ..read more

Steve Parker of New York’s Fiden’s Brewery joins the Drink Beer, Think Beer podcast to talk about his brewery’s range of India pale ales. From hop selection, to temperature, time, and a thoughtful approach Parker offers insight into what makes his IPAs stand out in a crowded marketplace and what is pushing him, and the brewing team, towards greater yields and drinkability. Hear the whole conversation on the Drink Beer, Think Beer podcast. Download via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or wherever you download shows. The post Fiden’s Brewing Makes IPAs of Distinc ..read more

PRESS RELEASE Redmond, OR – March 18, 2024 – During the weekend of March 15-17, professional brewers and judges from as far away as Chile descended upon Central Oregon to judge over 1,850 entries in the 2024 Best of Craft Beer Awards competition. Breweries of all sizes sent over 13,000 containers of their finest product for evaluation in 55 categories and subcategories. Judging took place during a 3-day, five-session period by over 100 of the most qualified international judges. They awarded 169 gold, silver, and bronze medals to 123 brewery locations around the world. Large-Sized Brewery ..read more

Salespeople are the backbone of the beer industry.  Either working for a distributor or working for a specific brewery, salespeople make sure beer shops carry their products, host events, and are the front line for many people’s exposure to a beer’s lineup. What is the day to day life of being a sales person and how does this middle tier of the American three tier system of beer work?  This episode features two guests, a sales rep and a distributor owner, who talk through the ins and outs of this interesting part of the beer industry.  Guests Lisa Turso is a territory sales man ..read more