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Theresa McCulla, Ph.D., is Historian of the American Brewing History Initiative at the National Museum of American History.

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From Jokes to Joints: How Cheech & Chong Sparked a Cannabis Movement

Up in smoke.
Before cannabis was a billion-dollar industry—before dispensaries looked like Apple stores and you could order THC seltzers straight to your door—there were two guys in ...
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From Fjords to Fermentation: How One Family Built Iceland’s First Craft Brewery

Iceland's first. Family first.
The road stretched out before us, a long, thin paved line disappearing into the horizon. An optical illusion drawing us nearer to two monstrous, snowcapped ...
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One Perfect Day Drinking in Riga, Latvia

Do Riga right.
Latvia’s capital is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. Nestled along the Baltic Sea, Riga is a city where centuries-old architecture mingles with hip coffee shops, ...
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Sacred Herbs and Fermented Lore: The Rise of Pagan Brewing at Labietis

Pagan brews.
I untwist the jar, inhaling a strong, sweet scent similar to vanilla candles and my mom’s nightly ritual of tea and honey. “This would be ...
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Pour Anywhere, Party Everywhere: Win a $1,000+ Cooler Keg + New Trail Prize Pack

Want to win?
What happens when you team up with one of the coolest innovations in beer and one of the most outdoor-focused breweries in the country? You ...
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Varsity Brews: 16 Questions With Stefano Annicchiarico

Hitting home runs.
Two months ago, we introduced an entirely new series called Varsity Brews. With each bi-monthly piece, we’ll profile a different scholarship awardee from the Michael ...
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24 Hours Drinking and Eating in Tallinn, Estonia

Where Medieval meets mod.
pA blend of Medieval charm and modern industry, Estonia’s capital city, Tallinn, is a thriving culture of contrasts. You’ll find techno clubs right alongside small ...
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Beer, Birch, and Baltic Grit: The Legendary Evolution of Põhjala

A Baltic behemoth.
The letters seem to dance in front of my eyes, waving up and down like a flag in the wind. P-Õ-H-J-A-L-A. Among the sand-colored exposed ...
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Five Flowers: From Brunch to Bedtime and Everywhere In-Between

Flower power!
We’ve all been there. It’s Sunday morning. We groggily roll out of bed, brush the sleep from our eyes, and start to shake with the ...
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The 25 Most Iconic Beers to Drink This Summer

Grill, chill, and spill.
We’ll admit, we’ve been slacking a little bit this year on giving you the best beers of the season. Don’t hate us! We’ve simply been ...
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Why Mezcal Barrels Are Currently Hotter Than Bourbon Barrels

Where there's smoke, there's fire. The hottest new barrels in beer.
Roll over, bourbon barrel-aged beers, and make room for mezcal-aged ones. The availability of mezcal barrel-aged craft beers follows a sharp rise in mezcal production ...
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The Top 17 Beers We Drank in June 2025

We teased our travels with you last month. At the end of May and early June, Hop Culture Senior Content Editor Grace Lee-Weitz covered some ...
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The 11 Best Places to Drink in Helsinki

Finland...more like Winland 😆
Two years ago, BeerAdvocate Founder Todd Alström dropped a bomb on us: He and his family had decided to move to Helsinki, Finland. We couldn’t ...
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At Salama Brewing, Lightning Does Strike Twice

The perfect storm.
“If you want, I can pick you up from the airport and we can visit our new brewery, about 25 mins from the Airport, not ...
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Inside the Artful World of Calmezzi THC-Infused Spirits

Rooted in calm and ease.
There’s a certain kind of moment—a low hum of music, a table scattered with snacks, friends laughing in the kitchen—that just feels right. That’s the ...
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