#craft-beer

#craft-beer

Specialty coffee and craft beer, two beverage birds of a feather, are flocking together in Kelowna, British Columbia, with Red Bird Roasting opening inside the Vice and Virtue Brewing building. The new roastery cafe is just down the block from Red Bird Brewing, which acquired Vice and Virtue earlier this year and hatched the coffee plans in an unused portion of the V&V brewery. Occupying approximately 1,000 square feet, the coffee shop and roastery opened last month.

Soon there'll be even more CRATE to go around as the team is opening another waterside brewery in east London, taking over a vast site in Canary Wharf's Wood Wharf, complete with an 80-capacity garden. Like the OG venue, the Canary Wharf CRATE will serve the same core range of lagers, pale ales, IPAs, stouts and ciders, alongside limited-edition experimental craft beers and a rotating line-up of guest brews from around the world.

Bend, Oregon, renowned for outdoor adventure, boasts over 300 sunny days and offers activities like climbing, kayaking, and skiing, catering to all outdoor enthusiasts.

Aldi's beer selection includes various types, such as hoppy IPAs, light lagers, fruit-splashed ales, and robust stouts, reflecting a global influence.

Paulaner Münchner Oktoberfest Bier is widely regarded as one of the most authentic options you can buy in the United States, especially since it's brewed in Munich for the actual Oktoberfest celebration. It's a Märzen-style lager that's smooth, malty, and slightly sweet, with a toasty finish that pairs perfectly with bratwurst and pretzels.

The bar and restaurant, nested inside an old blue-and-yellow Victorian house, is called Your Mom's Haus and serves German beer and brats in El Granada.

"It makes such a huge difference," he said. "There's a lot more cost that goes into making craft beer and the last few years have been a challenge. So this tax cut is so well-timed. It really helps us to be competitive again."

Spicy beers take that instinct a step further - playing both sides by cooling the heat while amplifying it, a maximalist approach that reins in the burn just enough to let it shine.

The 717 Collaboration Beer is a West Coast-style Pilsner with 6.3% ABV, featuring Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin, and Solero hops, reflecting a unique blend of styles.

"We have secured an event space in Middletown that can handle just about anything you could throw at it! Our 5000sqft space welcomes large group events or we can split the space down to fit smaller groups while still providing a top notch experience."

The Appalachian Brewing Company (ABC) officially announced the closure of its original Harrisburg brewpub after 28 years of operation, marking the end of an era.

Phil Sexton experienced a revelation when he first tasted Trumer Pils, a beer that epitomizes balance and flavor, leading to the creation of Trumer Berkeley.

Pilot Project serves as an incubator of small brewers, leasing out its space and equipment to jump-start businesses and offering beers from different brands inside its taproom.

Anspach & Hobday's 'London Black', a nitro porter, took first place in the Top 50 UK Beer Awards, praised for sessionability and amazing flavor.

Rachel's pizza journey started with family trips to a local deep-pan restaurant and summers in Italy, leading to a lifelong obsession with crafting the perfect recipe.

Germany's beer reputation is well established due to brands like Beck's and Warsteiner, alongside its iconic Oktoberfest celebration. The Reinheitsgebot law emphasizes purity, allowing only water, hops, and barley, though has evolved to include more grains.

Laughing Monk Brewing is expanding by taking over the former Barrel Head Brewhouse space in NoPa, reflecting growth amid challenges faced by the craft beer industry.

Fox House Brewing will close permanently on June 29th, 2025, due to industry challenges and personal struggles of the owner, Chris Campbell.

The reviews highlight the spirit of craft beer and community, showcasing how local flavors and personal experiences enrich the tasting journey.

New Zealand has a catalog of higher intensity hops-not just Nelson and Motueka, but Riwaka, Peacharine, Nectaron, and Pacific Sunrise-that deliver in the same way as American hops.