From the hearth-centered practices of the Ainu to the cassava brewing charms of the Makushi, tattooing and fermentation share a profound kinship as technologies of transformation that inscribe identity, honor ancestors, and sustain communities across cultures.
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Piloting a small plane over the Rocky Mountains isn’t the most efficient way to get hops. But for FlyteCo Tower in Denver, it's part and parcel of their mission.
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Three moms—Whitney Selix, Lindsey Mrav, and Amanda McLamb—are putting their own spin on craft beer, building welcoming breweries where parenting, creativity, and community all come together.
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Sanctus Brewing’s new XPA, Independent’s Day, shines a spotlight on the challenges facing Australia’s indie brewers in a consolidated market. 
The two renowned inner-Sydney breweries are combining their production facilities and distribution channels in a strategic venture. An Englishman’s dream pub sparked Indy’s craft beer scene, leading to generations of brewers chasing flavor, community, and good vibes.
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The IBA is urging indie beer lovers to consider which candidates are invested in the best interests of the the brewing community. Brewers are looking at how AI can improve efficiency and the overall brewing experience. But it's not yet poised to replace humans.
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As we’re looking ahead to everything that 2025 will bring, we’d also like to take a moment to look back at some of the stories and people who defined craft beer in 2024.
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Chuck Hahn is launching a campaign to find a five-person Tasting Panel for his new brewery, Chuck and Son’s Brewing Co. Chuck Hahn is launching a campaign to find a five-person Tasting Panel for his new brewery, Chuck and Son’s Brewing Co. Don't call it a comeback: Detroit's vibrant craft beer scene mirrors the city's own renaissance.
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Amid trying times for the brewing industry and damaging tax hikes, MPs across the country agree on the need for reform. 
To celebrate the release of his new album Keith Urban is having a night of music and conversation in Marrickville in September. 
Future XPA uses climate-resistant hops and grains to investigate ways that beer can adapt to our changing climate. These movers and shakers are not only brewing top-notch beer, but are also making game-changing steps toward a craft beer industry that welcomes all.
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A new wave of Asian American brewers is putting their heritage at the heart of their craft.
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Some brewers are finding unexpected flavors growing right outside their doors, from mushrooms to pine tips.
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Back Home Beer brings to life Iranian and Middle Eastern ingredients and flavors, and celebrates the communal joy of brewing and bonding with one another over beer.
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As the craft industry’s demographics change, what can Beer City USA teach us about how history impacts beer today?
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This week I take a look at the technical nature of beer brewing and how it differs from making other beverages like wine, cider or mead. Beer Brewing and Technology I often open my designing beer presentations with a description of the technical nature of brewing. Beer brewing is a much more technical hobby than […] 
Over the weekend I completed a long overdue revision of the BeerSmith forum. I moved to a new forum software platform, which adds a ton of new features. I also secured the main BeerSmith web site, blog, forum and recipes site so they all redirect to our secure server now. This resolved a series of […]