From Beer To Soup, Good Word Brewing Takes Care Of Its Community

Good Word Brewing had to close its taproom. So it set up a soup kitchen.
Halfway through our phone interview, Todd DiMateo — co-founder and head brewer at Good Word Brewing in Duluth, Georgia — paused to serve someone soup. ...
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Why Does Clean Beer Matter? The Modern Draught Story

The unsung heroes of craft beer.
“No one knows about this,” states Matty Bailey, co-founder of Modern Draught, who became more animated as he continues. “And that’s where I was like, ...
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A Pint with Wild East, Brooklyn’s Freshest and Funkiest Brewery

We chatted with Brooklyn's newest craft brewery.
In the depths of winter, New York City’s beer scene blazes and sizzles, and nowhere is it hotter than in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Recently, Finback Brewery ...
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How Vitamin Sea Brewing Became the Best Brewery of 2019

Vitamin Sea Brewing was our top brewery of 2019. Here's their story.
I first met Dino Funari, founder of Vitamin Sea Brewing, at the 2016 Copenhagen Beer Fest, long before he and his team—including his partners and ...
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How Foam Brewers Find Creativity Under Pressure

Keeping it fresh.
Beer comprises all manner of living organisms, from acids to oils to yeast, but isn’t itself a living organism. And yet, at the same time, ...
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Hold Your Pints, There’s a New Beer Design Agency in Town

And they're making beer look gorgeous.
WILL WORK FOR BEER. That’s the tagline that made Top Hat famous. And if not famous, then certainly well-known enough in the right circles so ...
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From J. Wakefield to Unseen Creatures, Alex Gutierrez Is Elevating Craft Beer in Miami

What it takes to leave one of the best breweries in Florida.
If you’ve followed the growth of craft beer on Instagram, you’ve probably interacted with Alex Gutierrez, aka “The Man Behind J. Wakefield’s Posts.” The enthusiastic ...
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9 Questions with Hollie Stephenson, Head Brewer at Guinness Open Gate Brewery

Say hi to Hollie at Beers With(out) Beards!
Beers With(out) Beards week has officially kicked off today in New York City. Hop Culture’s Beers With(out) Beards is a celebration of women in the ...
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8 Questions with Dina Dobkin and Amelia Manderscheid of Fort Point Beer Co.

Say hi to Dina and Amelia at Beers With(out) Beards!
Beers With(out) Beards, our week of events celebrating women in the craft beer industry, returns to Brooklyn, NY for the second year in a row! ...
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7 Questions with Meghan Zachry, Director of Sales at Two Roads Brewing Co.

Say hi to Meghan at Beers With(out) Beards!
Two Roads Worker’s Comp Saison was one of the first craft beers I remember trying; it was a pleasant American echo of the farmhouse ales ...
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8 Questions with Half Acre Beer Co.

Say hi to Half Acre at Juicy Brews Art Gallery!
Half Acre Beer Co. tends to reside in the same category of breweries like Maine Beer Co., Revolution, Troegs, or Odell–breweries that might not be ...
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Meet the Artist Who Designed Our Favorite Beer Label of 2018

“Why can’t I taste beer online yet?
Few styles have dominated the craft beer industry quite like the New England IPA. The fervor around the style was carried by the perfect storm ...
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Get to Know the Artists Behind Brouwerij West’s Can Designs

THIS IS ART.
Brouwerij West might have the most eye-catching beer labels in the industry. Not only is the artwork itself stunning, but the San Pedro-based brewery employs ...
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8 Questions with Thom Lessner, the Wizard Behind Hoof Hearted’s Can Designs

Do you want a Hoof Hearted VR experience?
The rise of craft beer Instagram culture has put a significant focus on craft beer aesthetics. Gone are the days of unappealing stickers slapped on ...
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How a Lobster Company Became One of the Best Beer Bars in the Country

Say hey to Bony Riga Tony!
It’s summer in Maine. And ‘Vacationland’ screams for coastal getaways, woodsy hikes, and outdoor adventures. Beers are poured and shared with friends, barbeque grills are ...
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9 Questions with Brant Dubovick, Director of Brewing Operations at Corridor

Say hi to Brant at Juicy Brews Art Gallery!
Brant Dubovick is an industry veteran. He went from brewery to brewery taking charge of brewery operations and producing quality beer. But he was working ...
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