Michael Stein, Author at CraftBeer.com

Michael Stein

Michael Stein is part-time beer historian at DC Brau, and full-time beer historian as President of Lost Lagers, Washington, DC’s premier beverage research firm. His historic beers have been served at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and the Polish Ambassador’s residence. Senior Staff Writer at DCBeer, his work appears in Washington City Paper, Brewery History Journal, and CIDERCRAFT magazine.

denizens brewing jeff ramirez — Denizens Brewing Company's co-founder Jeff Ramirez brewed Bock to the Future, a beer based on an 80-year-old recipe. (Denizens)

Denizens Goes ‘Bock to the Future’ to Brew Recipe Found in Smithsonian Archives

By: Michael Stein | November 11, 2019

Maryland’s Denizens Brewing Co. has recreated "Bock to the Future," a replica of an 80-year-old bock beer recipe that was found in the Smithsonian’s archives.

navajo code talkers — The Navajo Code Talkers were crucial to the U.S. strategy in the Pacific during WWII. John V. Goodluck, LT's grandfather, is pictured in the lower row, second from the right.

Featured Brewery

Brewer Honors Grandfather’s Legacy as WWII Navajo Code Talker

By: Michael Stein | September 25, 2019

A Washington, D.C. area brewery is honoring the Navajo Code Talkers, the Marines who played a pivotal role in World War II.

red bear brewing — Simon Bee, Cameron Raspet and Bryan Van Den Oever are the co-founders of Red Bear Brewing, Washington D.C.'s first entirely gay-owned and operated brewery. (Red Bear Brewing)

Craft Beer Muses

It’s a Matter of Pride for Washington, D.C. Area LGBTQ and Allied Breweries

By: Michael Stein | June 27, 2019

A closer look at how Washington, D.C. LGBTQ breweries and their allies are vocal supporters of safe spaces and inclusion for the community.