Pints for Prostates Delivers Men’s Health Message Using the Universal Language of Beer By Julie Bradford The symptoms of prostate cancer rarely show before the disease has progressed, but a simple PSA blood test can serve as an early warning and save men’s lives. But how do you reach men in their late 30s and early 40s, when statistics show they often skip regular physicals and avoid doctor’s offices? “Pints for Prostates is an awareness campaign designed to reach men through the universal language of beer. We want to communicate with them in a friendly and non-threatening way about the need for regular PSA testing,” says Rick Lyke, the drinks writer for All About Beer Magazine and many other publications. Lyke was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February. “Early detection is the key to fighting prostate cancer and a PSA test and a physical exam are the best method to catch it early.” Click here to read more.   July 2008 edition with feature articles on... Ruled by the Reinheitsgebot? by Sylvia Kopp With few breweries less than a hundred years old, and a 16th century law governing what can and cannot be considered “beer,” Germany has been a center of brewing tradition and quality. But is it possible to brew up anything new? Beer Cities Under the Radar by Mark Lisheron Expand your list of great beer destinations beyond the usual suspects. Here are lesser-known U.S. cities that have reached a certain critical mass in the availability of good beer. They are not often recognized outside of their regions, but they can all make the argument that beer is an intrinsic part of their culture. BUYER'S GUIDE FOR BEER LOVERS: British and North American Ales Classic British ale styles and their brasher American interpretations have been the backbone of the craft beer movement. For complexity, balance and satisfaction, they can’t be beat. Columns The Beer Enthusiast by Fred Eckhardt Portland: the Best Beer Venue in the World— Bar None! It's My Round by Charlie Papazian The Open Source Beer Revolution Plus... Visiting the Pub • From Behind the Bar • In The Hopper • What's Brewing • New on the Shelves • Pull up a Stool with Hildegard & Bas van Ostaden, The Leyerth Breweries (Urthel) • Special Coverage - World Beer Cup Results • Beer Talk • Beyond Beer • Homebrewing • Beer Travelers • Stylistically Speaking • Beer Books • Market Place • A Beer Lover's Calendar   Subscribe to All About Beer Magazine and we'll ship you a free DVD, The American Brew, compliments of Here's To Beer. » Read more and watch a video clip

Updated: August 18, 2008 Grow Old — Drink Less A comprehensive, long-term health study published in the August 2008 issue of the American Journal of Medicine found that people generally drank less as they got older... [read more] Spiegelau Beer Glass Collection Debuts in U.S. Maximilian Riedel, CEO of Spiegelau USA (as well as Reidel Crystal USA, Spiegelau’s parent company) presented Spiegelau’s new Beer Glass Collection at an Oktoberfest in August luncheon in NYC recently at Blaue Gans, an Austrian “wirtshaus.” The collection consists of the Lager, Stemmed Pilsner and Wheat Beer glasses, each specifically designed to showcase the aromas and flavors... [read more] » See all this week's stories in What's Brewing PULL UP A STOOL with Hildegard & Bas van Ostaden Read All About Beer Magazine's interview with Hildegard & Bas van Ostaden, The Leyerth Breweries (Urthel) Click here.