The Brew

The Brew: Stop, collaborate and lauter

Hunter Smith

The passion for creating fine, flavorful beer is infectious. So is the creative process that embraces pooling resources, whether expertise, equipment or ingredients.

The Brew: Growling with delight

Brown glass jugs that are both eco-friendly and economical are becoming a must-have accessory for beer enthusiasts.

The Brew: ‘Tis the season for holiday beer

Holiday beers

Seasonals — Maibocks in the spring, Oktoberfests in the fall, barleywines in the winter — make up about 20 percent of the styles cranked out by craft brewers.