I’m going to apologize in advance: I’m about to nerd out hard. I blame Summit Brewing Co. You see, the brewery just announced the release of Make It So, an… Read More

As the craft beer revolution continues, brands are trying to differentiate themselves, which often means fishing for the extremes. Who has the strongest beer? Who’s got the maltiest beer? Who’s… Read More

We’re about to enter the high holy days on the craft beer calendar — the annual hop harvest in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. It’s always a time of the year… Read More

Barley is the backbone of great craft beer. Hops might get the limelight, but the proper malt base can raise craft beer to new malty heights. Fifty years ago, the… Read More

Hops. You know them. You love them. You need them. Growing season is underway, but just how much is going to grow? Funny you should ask, as we have a… Read More

This time we did it on purpose. It’s delicate yet firmly poised; it’s been chiseled and polished and even worn in, comfortable and gratifying because it’s mostly not by chance.… Read More

Caustic burns on the skin. Splashing in the eyes. Hate to say it, but these accidents do occur in the craft brewing industry. Most — if not all — are… Read More

Rogue Ales & Spirits’ Barley Farm in Tygh Valley, Ore., is located in the rain and snow shadows of Mt. Hood and Mt. Saint Helens. That beautiful barley farm along… Read More

Do you smell that? The fresh soil. The warm summer air ripe with hop growing potential. That’s right! Hop growing season is underway in the Yakima Valley, as the above… Read More

It doesn’t matter if you’re New Belgium Brewing or Black Box Brewing (the latter is a tiny Cleveland craft brand), there are eventually going to be quality problems with your… Read More