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From Couches to Craft Beer: A New Generation of South Asian Business Owners Brewing Beyond Borders

A new generation of craft brewery owners.
Nearly one hundred years ago, Tej Sandhu’s grandparents immigrated to British Columbia (BC), Canada, from a small village in India called Dhada. A natural salesman, ...
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The 20 Best Beers to Drink in Fall 2021

Our favorite festive fall finds.
Disclaimer: I f***king love fall. In fact, as I’m writing this, I’m watching the Minnesota Vikings beat the Seattle Seahawks. I just poured a Copper ...
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How Two London-Based Brewers Are Bringing African Brewing Traditions To Craft Beer

African beer and brewing that's changing the tide of craft beer.
The beer scene in the United Kingdom is currently buzzing with innovation. But it’s no secret that the craft beer industry in the U.K. and ...
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What Exactly Is a Golden Ale?

The golden years of a golden beer.
When the summer heat cranks up to what these days feels like 110 degrees and the humidity makes it feel like you’re walking through an ...
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What Is Dry January? And Should I Participate?

A month of sobriety, explained.
Historically, the month of January has been one of renewal and reflection. As we head into a new year, we take stock of the last ...
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The 20 Best Brewery Websites of 2020

Surf the web with terrific beer.
Alright folks, strap in. You strapped? Good. Because we’re talking about brewery websites. Nay, we’re talking about the best brewery websites of the year. You ...
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The Most Important Voices in Craft Beer in 2020

The most influential folks in the craft beer industry this year.
Beer has power. Beer has the power to bring people together. It has the power to engender community. It has the power to change someone’s ...
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Digital Can Printing Is The Future And Tonejet Is At The Forefront

The future looks bright and colorful.
For decades, shrink sleeve labeled cans have served as the norm in the beverage industry, despite both its cost and unfavorable impact on the environment. ...
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5 Spooky Breweries to Visit This Halloween Season

These spooky days call for boo-tiful beers.
Once upon a full moon, beer and witches (well, the concept of witches) went hand in hand. In medieval times and more recent history, alewives ...
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Back to Basics with Stephen Andrews of Fox Farm Brewery

Fox Farm brewer Stephen Andrews returns to his homebrewing roots.
It’s 9 am when Stephen arrives at our Astoria brewhouse, holding a case of beers to get us through the day. “I actually used to ...
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The 20 Best Beer Label Designs of 2018

It's a work of art!
For better or worse, a stylish can or eye-catching bottle says a lot about a brewery. Sure, the liquid might be good, but throw it ...
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The 5 Best Beers We Drank This Week

Our favorite beers of the week.
It was a big travel week for the Hop Culture team. We returned from a weekend of partying with the Aslin crew for their third ...
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The Best Craft Cider to Drink this Summer

A cider for any occasion.
Cider has been having a moment these last few years, with beer and wine drinkers exploring the vast (and gluten-free) world of fermented apples. It’s ...
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Brewer’s Association Announces 2018 World Beer Cup Winners

Check out the winners of the Olympics of Beer.
According to the Brewer’s Association (BA), the 2018 edition of the World Beer Cup was the largest competition to date, with over 8,200 entries from ...
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The 5 Best Craft Beer Bars in Philadelphia

A taproom is the quickest way to taste a cross-section of any city's beer scene.
City Guide: Philly Beer Travel Guide The Best Bottle Shops The Best Taprooms All The Best Beer in Philadelphia, PA A guide to 12 hours ...
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