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How the Colonists Shaped American Beer
Beer has been an important staple of humanity for millennia. But how was beer important to the American colonists starting a new life in a distant place? The colonies lacked the comforts and foods of their homeland. How did they adapt and through this adaptation, change the drink they loved so much? In this episode, […] The post How the Colonists Shaped American Beer first appeared on All About Beer .
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Visiting Historic American Breweries for the Semiquincentennial
Beer is soaked into the fabric of America. From its earliest days, there have been intrepid souls who turned the right ingredients into fermented goodness that fortified settlers, soldiers, founders and citizens who did the work that needed to be done to form a more perfect union. As the country prepares to celebrate its semiquincentennial, […] The post Visiting Historic American Breweries for the Semiquincentennial first appeared on All About Beer .
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A Brief History of Beer’s Important (and Complicated) Place in America
Although this country was founded on beer, we’ve had a complicated relationship with it from day one. When I say America was founded on beer, that’s not as much of a hyperbole as you might think. William Bradford, a settler who sailed over on the Mayflower, wrote in his diary in 1622 that the decision […] The post A Brief History of Beer’s Important (and Complicated) Place in America first appeared on All About Beer .
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The Evolving Landscape of European Craft Beer
Mat Sandoval of Living Haus Beer Co. interviews Oli Banks of Stigbergets Bryggeri. Banks discusses his journey from the UK to Sweden, his role in expanding the brewery, and his focus on quality and efficiency. He highlights the importance of ingredient selection, particularly hops like Citra and Mosaic, and the impact of beer festivals on […] The post The Evolving Landscape of European Craft Beer first appeared on All About Beer .
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Harpoon Celebrates 40 Years of Brewing
With the release of their first Harpoon Ale in June of 1987, Richard Doyle, Dan Kenary, and George Legeti became the first people to commercially brew and bottle beer in Boston since the Haffenreffer brewery closed in 1964. From the start, the three young partners knew they wanted a bricks-and-mortar brewery physically located within Boston […] The post Harpoon Celebrates 40 Years of Brewing first appeared on All About Beer .
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SAMUEL ADAMS AWARDS SOUL MEGA 2026 BREWING & BUSINESS EXPERIENCESHIP
Boston, MA, June 23, 2026 – Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream®, the philanthropic program supporting food and beverage entrepreneurs nationwide, proudly announces Soul Mega as the 2026 winner of its prestigious Brewing & Business Experienceship. Now in its 15th year, the program welcomes the Washington, DC-based craft beer company into an esteemed community of innovators and changemakers in […] The post SAMUEL ADAMS AWARDS SOUL MEGA 2026 BREWING & BUSINESS EXPERIENCESHIP first appeared on All About Beer .
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Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Unveils Mega Juicy IPA as Third-Quarter Release in Big Beer Series
June 22, 2026, Turlock, Calif. — Dust Bowl Brewing Company is pleased to announce the release of Mega Juicy IPA, the third-quarter launch in its fan-favorite Big Beer Series. Crafted for hop lovers seeking big flavor, Mega Juicy IPA offers all the juicy, fruit-forward character of a hazy IPA without the haze. Brewed at a […] The post Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Unveils Mega Juicy IPA as Third-Quarter Release in Big Beer Series first appeared on All About Beer .
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Keeping Brand Loyalty in an Evolving Beer Market
Ben Edmunds of Breakside Brewery hosts Jake Gardner, founder of Westbound and Down Brewing Company for this bonus episode of Brewer to Brewer. Recorded at Human Robot Brewing Co. during the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference, Gardner shares his non-beer background, including his english and philosophy studies at Colorado University Boulder, and how they influence his […] The post Keeping Brand Loyalty in an Evolving Beer Market first appeared on All About Beer .
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Building a Thoughtful Brewery Food Program
On this episode of the Brewer to Brewer Podcast Sean Buchan of Cerebral Brewing interviews Shaun Kalis of Ruse Brewing. The two talk about the evolution of beer and their techniques before settling into the way Ruse approaches its food program. Pizza has long been a perfect pairing for beer, and when both are done […] The post Building a Thoughtful Brewery Food Program first appeared on All About Beer .
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How Do Brewers Overcome the “Lager is Cheap” Messaging
Andy Crouch hosts a special episode of the podcast recorded live from Notch Brewing’s Forever Lager ’26 Festival. The panel includes Brittney Barrie of Barrie Haus Brewing, Tom Beckmann of Goldfinger Brewing, and Todd DiMatteo of Good Word Brewing. Together they answer the question “How Do Brewers Overcome the ‘Lager is Cheap’ Messaging.” Hear the […] The post How Do Brewers Overcome the “Lager is Cheap” Messaging first appeared on All About Beer .
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One Iconic Beer: Bass Pale Ale
This is the remarkable story of Bass Pale Ale. This story begins at the dawn of the industrial age, and charts Bass’s rise as one of the first global brewing brands. Over the course of two centuries its pale ales evolved to meet the times, and today we know Bass as one of Britain’s classic […] The post One Iconic Beer: Bass Pale Ale first appeared on All About Beer .
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Building a Leaner, Meaner, More Cost Effective IPA
What if using less hops made beer more hoppy? In a series of trials one North Carolina brewery was able to prove, by using advanced hop products, thiol flavors could be boosted through efficient use of ingredients, rather than more-is-better. Better beer. Better efficiency. Lower cost. It’s a whole new way to use hops. And […] The post Building a Leaner, Meaner, More Cost Effective IPA first appeared on All About Beer .
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FOUNDERS OF ICICLE BREWING COMPANY PASS THE TORCH TO LONGTIME FAMILY, HOP INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND FRIENDS
Leavenworth, Wash. June 9, 2026 – Icicle Brewing Company announced today that founders Pamela and Oliver Brulotte are retiring and selling their majority ownership to Shelley and Eric Desmarais of CLS Farms, a fifth-generation family-owned hop farm based in Yakima, Washington. The ownership transition marks the culmination of a thoughtful succession plan designed to preserve […] The post FOUNDERS OF ICICLE BREWING COMPANY PASS THE TORCH TO LONGTIME FAMILY, HOP INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND FRIENDS first appeared on All About Beer .
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Now That Lager is Cool, How Long Until it’s Not?
A panel conversation recorded during Notch Brewing’s Forever Lager ’26 festival. A smart group of brewing professionals got together and answered the question: How do you stay relevant in a copycat craft brewery world? Guests include: Kaitlyn LeLoup, Jason Bullen, Morgan Snyder, and Amanda Cardinali. Hear the whole conversation on the Drink Beer, Think Beer podcast. […] The post Now That Lager is Cool, How Long Until it’s Not? first appeared on All About Beer .
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When Brewers Become the Owners
On this episode of the Brewer to Brewer Podcast Alyssa Hoberer of Full Frame Beer hosts Rob Bessett, co-owner and head brewer at Milieu Fermentation Company. The duo have a unique perspective on the industry. Both are now owners of breweries in locations where they previously worked as employees. There are upsides to taking over […] The post When Brewers Become the Owners first appeared on All About Beer .
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Improving Fermentation with Data
On this bonus episode of the All About Beer Podcast, Don Tse interviews Sennos CEO and Founder Jared Resnick and Chris Baker the Director of Brewing Operations for Mother Earth Brew Co. Fermentation is a black box. What exactly is going inside those tanks? By continuously measuring gravity, pH, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, conductivity and […] The post Improving Fermentation with Data first appeared on All About Beer .