Recent Posts
Maintaining the human touch in an AI-driven beer world
Inevitably, AI is creeping into craft beer. The key is to keep the “creepy” stuff out and the creative stuff in. I share some thoughts and some information about a couple of new tools that are useful if applied judiciously.
Dirty Couch Brewing is closing but not necessarily closing
Dirty Couch Brewing recently announced plans to shut down its Fort Street location in Seattle this summer. The landlord wants to use the space for something else, so the brewery needs to find a new home.
In like a lamb, out like a lion, March is busy at the Beveridge Place Pub
From the mild to the wild, it’s busy month at Beveridge Place Pub. Among other things, the city’s biggest barleywine fest returns for a 24th encore.
Introducing a new hop variety from Segal Ranch: Ramosa
Segal Ranch, a Yakima Valley hop farm, introduces a new hop variety: Ramosa. The experimental hop previously known as D55 now has a name.
Time for craft beer to release its fifth album, its black album
As craft beer reaches middle age, it’s time to reflect on what we’ve learned and start to plot a successful path forward. This story addresses what I see as one important course correction.
An epic Belgian beercation with the Washington Brewers Guild
The Washington Brewers Guild invites you to join them for an epic beer adventure in Belgium. Here’s what you need to know and how you can learn more.
Monohon Hops and the untold history behind The Monohon Lager
Big Block Brewing is releasing The Monohon, a lager brewed with locally grown, historic hops from Issaquah, not the Yakima or Willamette Valleys. This beer revives a nearly lost local hop variety rooted in the area’s history.
BrewDog’s wild ride takes a new turn with Tilray acquisition
Tilray Brands is acquiring the UK’s BrewDog, paying the equivalent of $44 million for the global brand and intellectual property. Here’s what we know about the deal.
The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame inducts the class of 2026
On Saturday, February 28th, the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame inducted the class of 2026. The Hall recognizes individuals whose vision, leadership, and dedication helped shape the modern American craft beer industry.
