Matt Brynildson

Hoofing it in Hallertau by Matt Brynildson

Hoofing It in Hallertau

More than a half-dozen years ago, Firestone Walker brewmaster Matt Brynildson paused in the middle of a conversation about the

The New Age of Lagers

Trend spotting in the city of Portland, OR, is tricky business. The most enduringly popular beers, as they are up

People of the Hops

Jason Perrault The tweet contains just enough truth that it clearly makes Jason Perrault uncomfortable. Lagunitas Brewing Co. founder Tony Magee,

The Class of ’88

Gary Fish of Deschutes Brewery Fifty-six American breweries began operating in 1988. By necessity, 55 of them started small. That

Beer’s Social Side

In England they head to the pub for a session. The stammtisch is a German beer hall tradition where regulars

with Matt Brynildson

How did you get into brewing? I was fortunate enough to go to Kalamazoo College, in Kalamazoo, MI in 1990.