Since bursting onto the scene in 1999, double IPA or imperial IPA has captured the imagination of brewers and the taste buds of consumers.  It is consistently one of the most competitive categories at beer competitions like the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival. So what makes great, award-winning double IPA?  And […]

On the week after the Festival of Wood and Barrel-aged Beer Mike Pallen of Mikerphone Brewing joins the Drink Beer, Think Beer podcast to talk about the evolution of barrel aging, the impact of Goose Island, and the growing appreciation for barrel-aged beers. Pallen shares insights on the aging process, consumer feedback, and the challenges […]

Allagash Brewing Company caps 30 years with major awards, innovative releases, and community partnerships, reaffirming its quality, purpose, and steady growth.

Cigar City Brewing is closing its longtime Tampa headquarters and downsizing into the Ybor City cidery run by former owner, Joey Redner.

On this episode of Brewer to Brewer Alex Bakken of Westbound & Down Brewing Company interviews Brian Hutchinson of Cannonball Creek Brewing. Hutchinson shares his journey from homebrewing to co-founding Cannonball Creek, highlighting his GABF Brewery of the Year win for the 5,000-10,000 barrel category. He discusses his early days at Golden City Brewery and […]

MILWAUKEE (November 3rd, 2025) – A yearlong planning process culminates into one of the biggest beer release events in Southeast Wisconsin, Lakefront Brewery’s Black Friday™. “We typically start discussing next year’s Black Friday beer pretty shortly after the current year”, says Luther Paul, Lakefront’s Head Brewer, “with these beers needing several months to age properly in barrels, […]

New Glarus, WI: One year ago, New Glarus Brewing broke ground on its 55 million dollar brewhall, distillery, and hospitality expansion. They are set to welcome guests early summer of 2027. New Glarus Brewing teamed with Keller Construction; another employee owned Wisconsin based company on this project. Keller has kept the project on time and […]

Pilsner Urquell is one of the most famous beers in the world and many would argue it’s the original golden lager as, after all, “Pilsner Urquell” means Original Pilsner. But what is its origin story, how is it brewed and how has Pilsner Urquell the beer evolved (if at all) from its invention in 1842 […]

While some breweries are closing, others are turning to strategic partnerships, getting together with other brands and forming a new company that builds on Strengths. Heavy Seas, the long-time brewery in Maryland is now part of B3 with includes three other breweries. Hugh Sisson, the brewery founder joins Drink Beer, Think Beer to explain the […]

On this episode of the Brewer to Brewer Podcast Whitney Burnside of Grand Fir Brewing interviews Alex Bakken, the head brewer at Colorado’s Westbound & Down Brewing Co. The brewery is coming off a big weekend at the Great American Beer Festival where it racked up seven medals in the annual competition, including gold for […]

The beer world is filled with achievements. A few weeks back the Great American Beer Festival handed out its annual awards. Around Denver there were other competitions like Alpha King and Krispy King. Brewers might be crowned in “best of” lists by newspapers or local magazines. Way back in the day Wynkoop Brewery would hand […]

SAN DIEGO, CA:  Pure Project, a San Diego-based craft brewery renowned for its dedication to sustainability and ingredient-driven beers, is proud to announce it will offer a non-local 2026 membership option for its coveted bottle club, the Cellar Cyndicate. In partnership with Tavour, a leading craft beer delivery platform, fans in select U.S. states can […]