I got the chance to talk about hops with a noted professional brewer—Scott Vaccaro of the Captain Lawrence Brewing Company. As the brewery’s founder and brewmaster, he knows a thing or two about these little green flowers.

Visit to the West Coast Offense (Part Two)
We had a few beers in us.  The sun was shining along West Cliff Drive, the surfers were floating in the chop, and Northern California had taken on …

California is known for a few things: pristine beaches, endless summer, Napa Valley, the California girls. What’s often overlooked is the real and powerful influence the West Coast has had on the American craft beer scene. Most beer advocates are already familiar with the stalwart story of Ken Grossman and the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

“Liquid Courage” is a series of blogs written by Beer Enthusiast & Home Brewer Matt Sanders. Join him each week as he discovers unique beers and meets interesting brewers along the East Coast.

Join Home Brew Matt Sanders on his mission to find that perfect beer. Grab a pint of Courage and join in.

Prep yourself with springtime beers, and always be prepared for barbeques, picnics, and sporting events.

Check out what Beer Enthusiast Matt Sanders suggests for springtime beers.

There is a war being waged in the world of beer, and we’re about to be dropped right smack in the middle of No Man’s Land.