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An Interview with Ohio’s King of Barrel-Aging

In the words of Jackie O's co-founder Brad Clark, everyone at the brewery wants to brew beer with their friends and die.
Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery in Athens, Ohio, makes some of the best barrel-aged beer in the country, thanks to the leadership of co-founder Brad ...
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Can Jam, and the Era of the Better Beer Festival

Beer tastes better when drinking with friends, not standing in line.
Now in its fourth iteration, Can Jam is setting the bar for how beer festivals can serve the best, while remaining intimate. ...
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Mikkeller Brewed a ‘Stranger Things’ Inspired Beer

Exclusively for Scandinavian Airlines.
Northern Trails is served up in a glow-in-the-dark can, and only on Scandinavian Airlines flights. We’re buying our tickets now. ...
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Letter from the Editor: What the Funk!?

The Great American Beer Festival isn't the only reason to visit Denver.
Crooked Stave’s What the Funk!? beer festival in Denver, Colorado provides a sour-filled alternative to the Great American Beer Festival. ...
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Our Favorite Homebrewing Festival Returns, With a Great Cause

Unlike many of the more popular festivals, there’s nothing repetitious about Brewing Up a Cure or its lineup.
The people behind Pittsburgh’s Brewing Up a Cure Beer Festival are passionate about beer, ambitious with their creativity, and generous in their intentions. ...
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Caña Magazine Weaves Together Beer and Art

A beautiful print magazine we can't wait to read.
James Davidson is crowdfunding for a new magazine that meets at the intersection of art and beer. We asked him why it’s worth going into ...
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Five Takeaways from the 2017 GABF Winner List

Making sense of the biggest festival in beer.
Making sense of the many winners, and many, many losers, at the 2017 Great American Beer Festival in Denver, CO. ...
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A Pint with the Founders of Finback, Masters of the Quiet Brewery

Deep in Queens, a long walk from the closest subway, sits the quiet confidence of Finback.
Deep in Queens, a long walk from the closest subway, sits the quiet confidence of Finback Brewery. Named for a beached whale, the brewery is ...
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‘The Little Book of Craft Beer’ is Great for Newbies and Experts Alike

Whether you’re stocked up on the best new DIPAs, or you’re not even sure what a lager is, this book is right for you.
‘The Little Book of Craft Beer: A Guide to Over 100 of the World’s Finest Brews’ by Melissa Cole is both a fun introduction into ...
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Your Guide to Trading Beer Online

Want a beer that's only released by a brewery on the other side of the country? You'll need to trade.
Want to trade beer? It’s not hard, but you should brush up on your knowledge before you jump into any beer trading communities. ...
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Letter from the Editor: Ivan Ramen Japanese Doesn’t Disappoint

A second look at Manhattan's favorite ramen shop.
We review Ivan Ramen, a Japanese restaurant that serves some of the best food, beer, and sake in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. ...
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A Pint with Chris Brunetti, Founder of Helicon Brewing

Chris Brunetti, owner of Helicon Brewing in Oakdale, PA, reminds us what good beer is all about.
Helicon Brewing in Oakdale, just outside of Pittsburgh, is trying to make the best beer in the world. We talk with owner Chris Brunetti to ...
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Your Handy Guide to Brewery Jobs

It's mostly work, but what isn't?
Brewery jobs might seem glamorous, but they’re mostly hard work. If you’re still interested, here’s a handy guide showing which position does what. ...
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Why That One Local Brewery Isn’t Pouring at Your Favorite Beer Fest

Elementary, my dear Watson.
The economics of attending a beer festival in your own backyard. ...
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Letter from the Editor: Earth Eagle Brewings

Empyreal Ales, Wonder Gruits, Lunch, Dinner, and Beyond.
Craft beer in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is booming thanks to Earth Eagle Brewings, which specializes in a near-extinct style called Gruit. ...
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