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Castle Island’s Fiver Initiative Launches a Legacy in the Local Community

One beer. Five organizations. One year of Ggving.
One beer. Five organizations. One year of giving. Philanthropy has been a core component of Castle Island since the beginning. For years, the brewery ran ...
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The 8 Best Beer Gifts for Father’s Day 2022

The one day we love dad jokes.
“I only seem to get hungover on weekdays. I must have a weekend immune system.” “Why is it so cheap to throw a party at ...
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The Four Hottest (and Coolest) Hop Trends

Hops are so hot. These trends are even hotter.
Here is a simple truth: Hops are hot. Oh, how we are all in love with those little green cones like Citra, Centennial, and Cascade ...
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Prison Pals Brewing Co. Is the Hottest New Brewery in South Florida

Escape with the most insane smoothie sours and hazies.
In recent years, South Florida has become a hotbed for breweries, welcoming standouts such as Unseen Creatures, 3 Sons, Odd Breed, and Tripping Animals into ...
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Phantasm, an “Unreal” New Ingredient Making Hazy Beers Even Juicier

It's scary how cool this new ingredient is...
Why do we love hazy beer? Answers will vary, of course. But it’s undeniable that we enjoy New England-style IPAs because they are uber juicy ...
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Rogue Monsters of IPA: Three Beasts, Three Beers, Who Will Win?

The ultimate battle of the beasts and beers!
Deep in the woods of Mount St. Helens lives a monster. Part bat, part flying primate, Batsquatch roams the woods searching for their prey. Last ...
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Meanwhile Brewing Teams Up with Dutch Artist for New IPA Series

How art and beer collide on the can.
What goes in a beer can matters more than what goes on a beer can. On this, we can all agree. But people drink with ...
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The 11 Best Breweries in Chicago

Finding whales in the windy city!
People love to drink in Chicago. From something as simple as chugging Old Styles watching the Cubs to downing a shot of the infamous Malort ...
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4 Exciting Hops to Watch in 2022

Getting our "hops" up for new hops in 2022.
Without a doubt these are currently the most popular hops in contemporary craft brewing: Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Amarillo, Columbus, Centennial, Cascade. Maybe throw Galaxy on ...
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8 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2022

What to watch in the craft beer industry in 2022.
Roll with the punches. Adapt. Pivot. These are phrases and words we thought we might have a chance to leave behind last year. Instead, for ...
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Our 5 Favorite Under-the-Radar Beer States of 2021

The best hidden-gem beer states of 2021.
Some states in the United States have been considered craft beer destinations for a long time. Places like California, Oregon, Michigan, and Colorado, that all ...
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The 21 Best Beers We Drank in 2021

The best beers we drank in 2021.
Could this be our most exciting piece of the year? While we love putting together the best breweries of 2021, the best new breweries of ...
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The 17 Best Craft Beer Subscription Boxes of 2021

Beer? Koozies? Merch? We got em.
For someone who loves craft beer, the craft beer subscription box makes a terrific gift. Because what’s better than opening a package filled with beer? ...
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The 17 Best Beer Glasses to Buy Right Now

With these glasses the cup is always half full.
Glasses are some of the most collectible items in a craft beer fan’s repertoire. Hop Culture Managing Editor Grace Weitz used to have a cabinet ...
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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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