Sarah Freeman

I’m Obsessed with the Tiny Beers at Chicago’s Best German Beer Bar

Funkenhausen's beer program can transport you to Cologne.

Women of Beer

How Women Are Reinventing the Look of Beer

“Here's the thing—you don't have to use sexist or racist imagery or statements to sell booze. You simply don't. It's a choice."

Openings / Closings

Hop Baths and Hay Beds: Inside Chicago’s New Beer Spa

Piva Beer Spa takes its cue from the beer spas of Prague, with wooden tubs filled with beer and wooden beds filled with hay.

Pairing Beer and Hot Dogs at One of the Midwest's Best New Restaurants

Flowers of Vietnam used to be a Coney Island hot dog stand. Today it is one of Detroit's most talked-about restaurants.

Goose Island Announces 2018 Bourbon County Stout Variants, Guinness Opens U.S. Brewery

This year’s Black Friday release happens on November 23rd and will introduce eight new variants.

New Belgium Becomes Official Craft Brewer of Red Rocks Amphitheater, More Beer News

Stage Rock Colorado Ale will be sold at Red Rocks and other Denver venues.

The National and Mikkeller to Release Reality Based Pils, More Beer News

"We like clear and crisp beers when we come off stage and need to cool down."

Sun King Brewery Opens Distillery in Indiana, More Beer News

The 15,000-square-foot craft distillery has a built-in bar and food hall.

Lagunitas’ New Hopped Sparkling Water Is Spiked with THC, More Beer News

The product, as you might expect, is only available at select dispensaries in California.

Science Says, Ancient Swedes Brewed Beer; DogFish Head Introduces Disposable Cooler

Carbonized malt was found in a Nordic settlement dating back to 400 A.D.

Japandroids Beer to Debut at Pitchfork Music Festival, More Beer News

A Swedish brewery is encouraging people to drink more and tweet less by printing tweets on beer foam.

Kona Goes Pro, Evil Twin-Mikkeller Feud Reignites on Twitter

Kona is now the official craft beer of the Association of Volleyball Professionals.

Taming Fire: A Nashville Hot Chicken and Beer Experiment with Chef Josh Habiger

"If you’re going to have something that’s super bold, then you can get bold with your beverage pairing."

Having a Beer with…the Right Now

"All of the seeds we’ve been planting for the past ten years are finally paying off."

Having a Beer with…'Top Chef' Winner Joe Flamm

The Chicago chef loves his Miller High Life.

Having a Beer with…Horseshoes and Hand Grenades

"Look, beer has been a part of our band—it, in part, created our band."

Has Founders Struck Gold with its Premium Lager?

Meet one craft brewery's response to the domestic lager phenomenon.

When Searching For Mexico’s Beer Roots, Head to Oktoberfest in Chicago?

Dig deeper into Mexico's roots, and you find a multicultural – delicious – mix.

Having a Beer With... NE-HI

There's beer beer, and then there's dark bar beer.

Having a Beer With... Stephanie Izard

Stephanie Izard has won Top Chef and Iron Chef, but she also loves her crushable Citra pale.

Having a Beer With... De'Mar Hamilton

The drummer for the Plain White T's sometimes likes plain beer, sometimes likes beer juice, but always likes beer.

Whiner's Sustainable Beer Part of an Awesome Ecosystem

Whiner's beer is awesome, and their mission – to be a zero-waste brewery living in a zero-waste building housing other zero-waste businesses – is even more remarkable.

1-0-1

Where There's Smoke, There Might be Beer

Learn about smoked beers from Against the Grain, Cruz Blanca, and Schlafly – they're worth a(nother) try.

Fernetic: A Cult Beer in the Making

Forbidden Root may have scored an instant classic with their Fernet-inspired Imperial Black Ale.

Beer Jobs

Brian Kellett Has an Eye for Beautiful Beer

Race car driving, horticulture, interior design, label design: this cat can do it all.

Moody Tongue’s Bourbon Barrel Aged Chocolate Barleywine is for Lovers

Two familiar ingredients, found an unfamiliar place: Moody Tongue's newest beer seems perfect for Valentine's day.

Travel ( 5+ )

The Chicago Brewing District Is One of the City's Best-Kept Secrets

Two years ago, five breweries decided to turn their neglected neighborhood into a craft beer destination.

Southeast

As Artists Leave Wynwood, Brewers Move In

Why Pisco Sour Berliner weisses and fancy bread are the new calling card of Miami's arts district.

International

How Four Brewers Are Bringing Craft Beer to Baja California Sur

When Jordan Gardenhire opened Baja Brewing Company in 2007, there were zero craft breweries in Los Cabos.

You Need More Than a Weekend to Drink Through Detroit (But We Tried)

When it comes to restaurants, bars and breweries in Detroit, the city is in the middle of a renaissance.

Northwest

Choose Your Own Beer Adventure in Denver, Colorado

As the home of the Great American Beer Festival, the Mile High City has endless ways to enjoy beers.

International

Learning to Fly: Mikkeller's Journey to 35,000 Feet

A gypsy brewer and international airline team up to change the way we drink on airplanes.

In Cincinnati, Brewing Roots Run Deep

It's a tale of reinvention, really.

The Search for Quality Beer in Cleveland, Ohio

An uneven brewing situation in Cleveland still has high points and upside.