Yakima, Washington is in the middle of the 2026 hop harvest. It’s a busy time at Bale Breaker where not only is the taproom open for business but the hop farms on the property are also picking at full speed. Kevin Smith is the brewmaster and co-founder of Bale Breaker and joins guest host Don Tse […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Oktoberfest season! What started with a Bavarian royal wedding and horse race has turned into one of the biggest parties on the planet with tents, games, rides and most importantly, beer. But what are the differences between the way Germans brew the beer for Oktoberfest and how […]

SAN DIEGO, CA: Pure Project Brewing has taken another major step in its commitment to environmental stewardship with the installation of a new CO2 recapture system from Dalum Beverage Equipment, a Denmark-based pioneer in craft-scale carbon recovery technology. The state-of-the-art equipment allows the brewery to capture biogenic CO2 produced naturally during fermentation, which is then […]

In a first for Wisconsin, New Glarus Brewing has kick-started a program to use treated water from their on campus water treatment facility to irrigate over 30,000 square feet of grass roof on their new Hilltop Addition, using water that would otherwise be wasted and omitting the need to use clean drinking water. The system […]

Mike Pallen, the owner of Microphone Brewing, interviews Brad West of Xul Beer Company on this episode of the Brewer to Brewer podcast. They discuss Xul’s growth, including their recent expansion into Nashville, Tennessee, through the acquisition of Southern Grist. The duo highlight the success of Xul’s flagship product, PB&J Mixtape, which has driven significant […]

This episode of Drink Beer, Think Beer was recorded in Yakima, Washington where the 2026 hop harvest is just getting under way. Lots of brewers and beer fans will be making their way through this city for selection and to taste fresh hop ales, and nearly everyone will come through Single Hill Brewery for pints. Zach […]

Tom Knowlton of Drekker Brewery interviews Mike Pallen of Mikerphone Brewing Co. Listen to the whole conversation on the Brewer to Brewer Podcast. Download below, or on Amazon, Pocketcast, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit AllAboutBeer.com for more podcasts, to read original articles, and to get info on upcoming events. Click here to support independent journalism covering the beer industry. […]

Jared Pulliam of Lost Generation Brewing interviews Tom Knowlton of Drekker Brewery on this episode of the Brewer to Brewer Podcast. Knowlton discusses his journey from banking to brewing, his role at Drekker, and the brewery’s growth. Drekker, known for its fruited sours and innovative beers, produces 15,000 barrels annually, and Knowlton highlights the brewery’s significant expansion, including […]

One beer “gave us a vocabulary that includes the word pilsner for a style of beer, the word pilsner for a type of malt, and the word pilsner for a type of glassware,” observes the Prague-based writer Evan Rail. “No other brewery has had that type of impact,” he concludes.  He isn’t exaggerating. It’s hard […]

Elliot Johnson of Soul Mega hosts the Brewer to Brewer podcast with Jared Pulliam from Lost Generation Brewing as his guest. Pulliam, a native of Washington, D.C. shares his brewing journey that began with homebrewing and led to working at Lagunitas Brewing. Pulliam and his wife returned to the capital in 2022 to open Lost […]

Yvan De Baets is a brewers’ brewer. When De Baets talks, brewers listen. And when De Baets gave a presentation on saison at the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference, it was standing room only. Attendees walked away with minds blown. Historical Research Into A Historical Beer Style With a short stature and small, round glasses, De […]

From festivals and live music to markets and weekly programming, Highland Brewing’s August calendar is built on variety and community — bringing beer lovers, families, creatives, and neighbors together from across Western North Carolina and beyond. It’s Thirst for Good Feels in action, all month long. Upcoming Events Burial’s Off Topic: On the Road  |  Wednesday, August 12 […]