American Craft Beer

When one thinks about craft beer destinations, we’re pretty sure Nashville’s not the first city that comes to mind. But after hanging with Tailgate Brewery Founder Wesley Keegan, we are definitely re-thinking things.

But the best part of Alaskan’s anniversary isn’t the size of this release. It’s a wonderfully conceived drinkable history from a true craft beer pioneer that you can actually raise a glass to.

The history of exploding kegs is ultimately a history of pressure and human beings underestimating it. From the London Beer Flood in 1814 to the Redhook Brewery tragedy in 2012, the circumstances have changed but the underlying lesson hasn't.

It’s a strange story because Kona has never really stopped being a brewery in Hawaii. What changed was who owned it, where its beer was brewed, and, eventually, how the business was divided.

Yikes, August already and American craft brewers are marking summer’s swift passage with a smart roster of beers that, we promise you, will not disappoint.

Here's a refreshing beer cocktail that plays to the juicy tropical character of Golden Road Mango Cart Wheat Ale, a light 4% ABV wheat ale brewed with real mango flavor and a crisp finish.

For decades, movie stars carefully protected polished public images, and being photographed with a beer wasn't always considered glamorous. Whiskey came with sophistication, martinis carried mystery, and champagne symbolized success. Beer was seen as  a blue-collar drink, not something a movie star would ever turn to.

August 7 is International Beer Day and we’re celebrating the day with seven iconic beers, all of them well worth your time.

There are beer festivals, and then there are beer festivals that scream ROAD TRIP, and San Diego's Capital of Craft Beer Fest falls squarely into that category.

August 6 is National IPA Day and we’ve four classic India Pale Ales, that you’ll want to celebrate the day with.