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Matthew Curtis is a Freelance Writer and Photographer, awarded for his work by both the British and North American Guild of Beer Writers. He lives in London, England, with his partner Dianne and his cat Cricket.

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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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The 10 Best Breweries to Visit in Iowa

Breweries to keep an eye on in the Hawkeye State.
We’ve heard this piece of feedback before: You don’t feature enough breweries from the Midwest. Please rest assured—the Midwest has a special place in our ...
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Flatty Monsters, Friday Shifts, and Fried Smush Burgers at USA Today’s Best Brewpub in the Country

Cream of the crop.
To get a good idea of Lua Brewing, just go there on a Friday night. “It’s my favorite shift of the week,” says Lua Brewing ...
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RTDs, Rebels, and Real Ingredients: Lemonati Releases New Innovations

FORE! Here come two new innovations.
While spring showers may bring summer flowers, the past six months have brought something far more flavorful—new seasonal releases and exciting innovations from the minds ...
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The 15 Best American IPAs Available in Most Stores Right Now

Nab these fantastic American IPAs at your corner bodega, supermarket, or craft beer store.
For the past few years, we’ve assembled a series around the best beers to find at a store near you. We’ve covered the “Best Hazy ...
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