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My First Semester at Beer College
Brewers Association staff member Ryan Farrell hilariously describes his tactics at handling his craft beer knowledge and the experience of becoming a beer judge through the Beer Judge Certification Program.
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American Craft Beer Week®
Attention indie beer lovers! It’s time to get ready for the official start of beer season, when temps rise, backyard grills heat up, taproom patios reopen, and lawn games get serious.
Brewers Association Updates CraftBeer.com Professional Beer & Food Course
The CraftBeer.com Professional Beer & Food Course has been updated and copies of the printed manual are now available for purchase.
Free State Brewing Company
In 1989, thanks to persistent lobbying from owner Chuck Magerl, Free State became the first legal brewery to open in Kansas in more than a century. In February 2014, the brewery celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Before They Were Professional Brewers
Unlike the days before Prohibition when brewing was largely a family enterprise, there’s no one-track path to becoming a professional brewer. Fact is, professional brewers come from vastly varying backgrounds. Here's a look at a few of our favorites.