Stone Brewing Celebrates 22 Years with Anni-Matter Double IPA
2018 marks Stone’s 22nd anniversary and the release of another IPA to its impressive stable, Anni-Matter.
3 Releases From LIC Beer Project You Should Get to Know
LIC Beer Project is a Long Island City brewery that started up in 2015. It’s a relatively small facility, with a 20-barrel brewhouse (roughly 516 gallons) and a bustling, intimate taproom. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in enthusiasm and creativity.
Brew Cruise: Get Your Craft Beer On While Sailing the High Seas
Roam the seven seas with exclusive craft beers on these exclusive high-end brew cruises. These are our picks for the best options.
Beltline Breweries: Where to Find Beer with a View in Atlanta
Atlanta Beltline breweries are a great place to grab craft beer with a view in the heart of Georgia's busy capital. Here are the best watering holes on the collection of former railroad tracks.
You Can Drink a Boston Lager at Fenway Park’s New ‘Sam Deck’
Samuel Adams is the official beer of the Boston Red Sox. To cement that status, the brewery has opened he Sam Deck, a food and drink oasis above left field at Fenway Park.
Sample 3 of the Best Craft Beer Bars in Reykjavik, Iceland
The next time life takes you to Iceland, perhaps to tour the Golden Circle or soak in a natural hot spring, end your day at one of these fantastic three best craft beer bars in Reykjavik.
The Best Beers to Enjoy on a Rainy Day
Beer is a drink often associated with the joys of the outdoors. However, the weather doesn't always let us enjoy it. When rain keeps you inside, find solace in these tasty sippers from 3 Floyds, Against the Grain, and The Bruery.
How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican-Style Lagers Brewed in the U.S.
Whether it’s to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a day in the surf, a tasty taco, or just to escape from summer heat, Mexican-style lagers are the thirst quenching, refreshing beverage you crave. Skip the big names and try these craft beer alternatives instead.
What is Cream Ale: 3 Best Brews for Exploring this Beer Style
Made popular by brands like Genesee and Little Kings in the pre-craft brewing era, cream ales are known for being easy to drink and, of course, thirst-quenching. These three brews will serve as the perfect introduction to this underappreciated beer category.
Talking Music, Leadership, and (Of Course) Beer with Dogfish Head CEO Sam Calagione
We caught up with Dogfish Head CEO Sam Calagione on a tour through the U.S. for a one-on-one chat about working with musicians, life lessons, and the state of beer in 2018.
How to Celebrate National Beer Day in 2018
National Beer Day falls on April 7 every year, commemorating the date in 1933 when the Cullen–Harrison Act legalized the sale of beer and taps starting flowing again with sweet, sweet brew.
Brewers Association Announces New Beer Styles for 2018
The Brewers Association has added several new categories to the official beer style guidelines. All of these are directly influenced by the creativity and diversity in the current craft beer market.
Welcome to Wheat Wine, a New Beer Style Pioneered by American Brewers
American brewers are pioneering Wheat Wine, a relatively new beer style that falls under the larger Strong Ale sect. Learn more about the Wheat Wine flavor profile and some of the top options on the market right now.
Savannah Music Festival Unveils Signature Beer for 2018
The Savannah Music Festival has once again teamed up with local brewers Southbound Brewing Co. to craft a 2018 flagship beer. Meet Rollin’ & Tumblin’ Vol. 2., an update to the two brands' previous collaboration by the same name.
Our First Taste of Samuel Adam’s New Ale and Lager Hybrid, Sam ’76
The age-old question: lager or ale? Samuel Adam's answer: how about both? Sam '76 combines two recipes — ale and lager — into one beer, and the result is surprising.
Stone Brewing Announces 2018 Beer Release Calendar
San Diego-based Stone Brewing has seen considerable growth over the last few years and shows no signs of slowing down with new releases scheduled for 2018.
Fight Thirst with these Powerful Superhero Beers
Your guide to the best superhero beers. The iconic themes of capes and masks have spilled over into the world of craft beer.
5 Best Okie Breweries According to an Oklahoma Craft Beer Expert
Oklahoma craft beer enthusiast Brian Welzbacher from BeerisOK.com highlights his five favorite breweries from his home state.
The History of the West Coast IPA (And Why It’s So Damn Hoppy)
A guide to the West Coast IPA craft beer style, including a brief history and tasting notes, as well as easy to find examples.
Here’s a Taste of the New Samuel Adams Fall Beers
The veteran craft brewery released a few new Samuel Adams fall beer selections for 2017, including Honey Rye Pale Ale and Harvest Hefe.
Crowlers are the Rugged Alternative to Traditional Glass Growlers
The original crowler, aka canned growler, was developed by Oskar Blues Brewery. This innovation allows beer drinker to take draft brews virtually anywhere.
Birmingham Craft Beer Guide: Where to Find the Best ‘Bama Brews
This Birmingham craft beer directory features The Manual's favorite Alabama breweries and package shops, including Good People, Trim Tab, and Cahaba.
Get Started in the World of Beer Trading
Beer trading is an easy way to find new brews from around the world. Find out how to get started using social networking websites like The Beer Exchange.
Sour Beer-Making Kits Now Available to Home Brewers
This once-elusive sour beer style is becoming more popular and more accessible, and now you can make your own Gose at home.
Super Bowl Bet Leads to the G.O.A.T. IPA
G.O.A.T. IPA is a collaboration beer born from a Super Bowl bet between Scofflaw and Shipyard and is available right now in Atlanta.
Get Paid to Travel and Drink Beer
World of Beer's popular Drink It Intern competition returns for 2017. Lucky winners will get paid to drink beer and tell the world about it.
2017’s Most Anticipated Beer Releases
These are the beers we’re most looking forward to drinking in 2017. Includes new craft beers from Dogfish Head, Boulevard, Cascade, Left Hand and more.
Drink Like a Dead Guy
Rogue’s Dead Guy Ale and Whiskey are a perfectly matched pair. With similar base ingredients, a side-by-side tasting is a wonderful experience.
The 5 Best Märzenbiers
Whether you call them Märzenbiers, Oktoberfests, or Marzen beers, these are The Manual's top five picks for the style to enjoy this October.
DIY Beer Olympics
To Celebrate the 2016 Summer Olympic Games get some friends together and host your own beer Olympics with these simple contests of skill and stamina.
Pura Cerveza: BriBri Springs Brewery
BriBri Springs Brewery is one of the hidden treasures of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast serving craft beer just north of Puerto Viejo.
Pour a pint of patriotism
Celebrate America this Flag Day with these four patriotic craft beers from Anchor, Service RJ Rockers and New Holland.
High on Hops: North Carolina Beer Month 2016
The “First in Flight” state rewards its breweries and aficionados with an entire month of festivities. April is North Carolina Beer Month. All. Month. Long.
High on Hops: Samuel Adams Utopias 2015
Tasting one of America’s most expensive beers, Samuel Adams Utopias.
High on Hops: Experimental Hop Varieties
Fairly recent hop creations like Galaxy and Citra are already being edged out by experimental hop varieties so new they don’t even have proper names yet.
High on Hops: Judging Tröegs Beer by Its Label
Hershey Pennsylvania’s Tröegs Independent Brewing has just launched a brand-wide graphic redesign to unify its line of beers and corporate messaging.
High on Hops: Microbar, Sámara Costa Rica
Microbar wedges two dozen local craft beer taps into a tiny, well-appointed storefront across from the Pacific Ocean in Sámara, Costa Rica.
High on Hops: Star Wars Beers From Across the Galaxy
The force is strong with these craft beers that draw inspiration from the Star Wars universe. Star Wars Beers from Westbrook, New England & more.