Apparently my website was lost. Working diligently to recover as much of it as I can. My apologies.

Update. I was able to recover most of the text content from the beginning through February 2024. Unfortunately, it appears all images are gone, and all content from February through today (August 3) is lost, including the email subscriber list. I’m bummed and and am going to take some time to determine my next steps.

I’d appreciate it if you were to resubscribe to my newsletter, but completely understand if you don’t want to.

In the meantime, you can peruse the archives below.


The Best Light Beers To Drink In 2022

Stouts and heavy ales are great, but in the summer months can be heavy. If you need a cold brewski this summer, reach for one … Read More


17 Must-Try Brews from the Great American Beer Festival

The 2016 Great American Beer Fest poured nearly 4,000 beers from 800 breweries over the three-day celebration of craft … bringing the hazy, massively hoppy New England–style IPA to the West … Read More


The 42 best Chicago breweries and taprooms

Home of Burnt City Brewing, Around the Bend Beer Co., Bold Dog Beer Co. and and Casa Humilde Cervecería Artesanal, this former warehouse brings a multitude of craft beer options to West Town. Read More


Ope! Brewing Co. in West Allis to open on Friday

There’ve been some delays along the way, but Ope! Brewing Co. in West Allis is set to open its doors to the public at noon … Read More


North Coast Brewing Company Releases Pacific Magic IPA

North Coast Brewing Company (NCBC), an independent American craft brewery producing award-winning beers since 1988, is … Read More


Poly-gyle Homebrewing: Making High-Gravity Beers

By Jen Blair “Gyle” is a word used to describe a batch of wort as it proceeds through the brewing process. While it is Dutch in origin (“gijlen” = to ferment[ii]), the term is most frequently associated with British brewing methodology. Homebrewers are probably the most familiar with the word as it pertains to the …


Austin Street Brewery To Be Distributed in MA and RI Via Homegrown Distribution

(Bellingham, MA) – Austin Street Brewery, a lauded staple of the Maine craft beer scene, has signed with Homegrown Distribution for statewide supply in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The brewery,… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


Maui Brewing Confirms Bid to Acquire Modern Times Beer, Shares Expansion News

(Kihei, HI) – Maui Brewing Company provided an update and revealed operational outcomes far in advance of its 2022 production goals, with sales volumes for its Brand ‘Ohana including Maui Brewing… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More


No More Auteurs — Can Alternative Ownership Save Craft Beer from the Cult of the Singular Male Genius?

Fritz Maytag, Jim Koch, Ken Grossman. Sam Calagione, Rob Tod, Greg Koch. The early champions of American craft beer are household names, such is the enduring influence and status they exert. These mostly former homebrewers—and other cisgendered, heterosexual white men like them—founded visionary breweries, built empires, and became executives and luminaries of an industry in …


Our Panel Of Beer Experts Name The One IPA They Can’t Live Without

To say the IPA … Coast, New England-style, and even Milkshake IPAs on their beer menus. The oftentimes slightly bitter (and … Read More