Matt Steinberg has been pretty busy the past few months getting his fledgling brewery running, but he took a minute to check in with us and tell us how it's going over at New Jersey's newest microbrewery. More

Of the many excellent IPAs of the Midwest that we've tasted, the Huma Lupa Licious from Short's Brewing Company stands out as an underhyped gem. So today we're checking in with Joe Short and Tony Hansen who head up the brewing at Short's. More

We are big fans of Colorado's Odell Brewing Company. We especially love their creamy, resiny IPA, their malty Isolation Ale, and their Bourbon Barrel Stout. And we love the story of founder Doug Odell and his wife Wynne following their dream to own their own business and make terrific beer. More

Among beer nerds, few brewmasters are more revered than Tomme Arthur, the magician behind the crazy-sour, oak-aged, fruit-spiked, microorganism-inoculated beers of Lost Abbey. A taste of one of his beers will expand your palate (and quite possibly blow your mind.) Thanks for answering our questions, Tomme! More

Our favorite beer at the New York Brewfest last weekend was Nebraska Brewing Company's Melange a Trois, a Belgian-style blonde ale aged for six months in Chardonnay barrels. We're thrilled to have Tyson Arp, the brewer of that delicious beer, here today to answer a few questions! More

When you think of Irish beer, you probably picture a perfect pint of Guinness or a refreshing glass of Harp. But what else is brewing in Ireland? We looked into the craft brewing scene on the Emerald Isle, and were pleased to discover that a few entrepreneurial folks are trying to provide the public with alternatives to mass-produced beers. More

Garrett Oliver has been brewing at the Brooklyn Brewery since 1994. He's known not only for his flavorful beers, but also for his eloquent writing on craft beer and his genius for finding delicious food and beer pairings. We're big fans of his book, The Brewmaster's Table, and were thrilled that he was willing to answer a few of our burning questions. More

Of course, the best way to get a sense of the brewery is to do some tasting, and taster trays are a pretty great deal: for $6.50, you get six four-ounce tasting glasses. You can choose Deschutes' flagship brews or almost any of the cask pours and special seasonal beers that are available. More

Shane Welch founded Sixpoint Craft Ales in 2004 and has been brewing some of our favorite beers ever since. We chatted with Welch about his sources of inspiration, the beers he loves, his place in the craft brewing scene, and the ups and downs of running a small brewery in New York City. More

Once a year when hops are ready to be pulled from the vine, some brewers celebrate the season by heading out to local farms to harvest hops fresh. Once gathered, the hops need to be added to the brewing kettle as quickly as possible—the delicate flowers spoil rapidly, especially if exposed to heat. More