Every aspect of Allagash’s first-ever year-round IPA was carefully thought out. Nearly 30 years after it was first released, Allagash White is still one of the best-selling Belgian-style witbiers in the world. But the team at Allagash knew it was time to add an IPA to the roster – both for consumers and themselves. “First and foremost, our staff loves drinking great IPAs, myself included,” Allagash Brewmaster Jason Perkins said on the brewery’s podcast From Maine, With Love. “It’s not at all uncommon for me to visit an account in town and, of course, my first beer is always Allagash, but my se ..read more

Not drinking? There’s a Guinness for that! Years of development at Guinness have yielded a delightfully true-to-taste non-alcoholic stout. Beer makers all over the world are putting their brewing prowess to the test, trying to make NA options that work in their portfolios. The brewers from Guinness’ iconic St. James’s Gate Brewery are no exception, and their challenge was formidable. Could they create a NA liquid that is unmistakably Guinness, with the same dark, ruby red liquid, creamy head and notes of sweet, roasty chocolate & coffee? Stout lovers, rejoice! Guinness 0 Non Alcoholic Drau ..read more

From heady inception to pint-draining finish, the making of a collaborative beer takes creativity to new heights. Much like art, brewing is an inherently collaborative process that brings people together. For those of us who love great beer, and even for those who just can’t resist something unique, there’s nothing quite as exciting as two beloved breweries joining their creative forces. But collabs come in all shapes and sizes. Brewers have teamed up with rock bands, legendary film directors, sports teams and hit television shows. Each coupling is an opportunity for those involved to spread t ..read more

No longer a catchy buzzword, beyond beer is the future of the industry and Sierra Nevada knows this better than most. Always at the forefront of innovation – Sierra’s sparkling, non alcoholic hop water, Hop Splash, is killing it at retail – the people behind the top-selling IPA Hazy Little Thing are committed to doubling their share of the great beyond over the next five years. “Everything we do at Sierra Nevada is rooted in consumer behaviors and insights,” says Sierra’s Brand Director Kyle Ingram. “We see drinkers migrating. It’s not that they don’t like beer anymore, but they’re interested ..read more

Lord’s dedication to brewing explains why an American classic like Narragansett Lager is still enjoyed today. Lee Lord’s passion for beer never wavered as she pursued her goal to become a professional brewer. Now as head brewer for Rhode Island’s beloved Narragansett, Lord not only brews up the classics, but also experiments with this historic brand’s recipes – and still finds time to collaborate with other brewers to create tasty, limited-edition brews. In addition to perseverance and hard work, Lord credits much of her success to the Pink Boots Society & the support of coworkers, particu ..read more

“Little Things,” Sierra Nevada’s Successful, Inclusive Craft Brand Family, is a BIG Success Four years ago, as the hazy/New England IPA craze was moving full steam ahead, Sierra Nevada created Hazy Little Thing IPA. “I’d been talking with a lot of people in the industry and told them we were working on a hazy IPA,” Sean Lavery, Sierra’s Vice President of Technical Innovation and Brewing told VinePair in a recent interview. “They gave me a lot of sh*t for it. They were like, ‘Don’t tell me Sierra Nevada is going down the path of chasing trends.’” The chase paid off, and Hazy Little Thing has be ..read more

Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 cup creamy peanut butter (no natural peanut butter) ⅓ cup Haunted House, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 18 full sheets crushed graham crackers Three 4-ounce semi-sweet chocolate bars (339g), coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon vegetable oil ¼ cup peanuts, almonds, or favorite nuts, coarsely chopped (optional)   Directions: Add softened, room temperature butter to stand mixer or a bowl with a handheld mixer Beat butter on medium-high until smooth and creamy, abo ..read more

This tasty tradition honors the past in exciting new ways, year after year. ’Twas the fortnight before Christmas in Fritz Maytag’s house… Just like the renowned poem, there are things we look forward to each year as the holidays roll around. For beer aficionados, it’s the annual release of a new Anchor Christmas Ale with its ever-changing label. Since 1975, Anchor Brewing has created a new brew (the recipe is always a guarded secret) with a unique hand-drawn label. Only available from early November to mid-January, the first Anchor Christmas Ale marked the revived tradition that had fallen by ..read more

Forget the cocktail shaker – America’s #1 ready-to-drink margarita delivers flavorful refreshment, no bartender required. For those who yearn for that special cocktail experience without the fuss of a fully stocked bar, their dreams have finally come true. A steady stream of new, innovative, ready-to-drink cocktails, all available in the convenience and portability of a can, have hit the market. And leading the pack of RTD cocktails is none other than Cayman Jack. Just in the last year, Cayman Jack has enjoyed phenomenal growth. Thanks to quality ingredients and authentic flavors, Cayman Jack ..read more

In 1987, a college student named Tony Amaral needed a job that would allow him to attend school as well as pursue his dream of becoming a professional baseball player, so a local, family-owned beer distributor hired him to work in breakage and load trucks. The baseball career didn’t pan out, but Amaral spent the next 30 years learning everything he could about selling beer. When the family sold the business, he looked for a position with a brewery he admired – Lagunitas. As it turned out, the feeling was mutual. Lagunitas, the OG brewery that practically defined the American IPA, recognized Am ..read more