Great Beer Now

09/17/2026

This year's Oktoberfest in Germany will feature the usual liter mugs of beer, but at a record high price:

Oktoberfest's traditional beer mug, the Mass, will cost an average of €15.61 ($18.50) at this year's festival in Munich.

09/17/2026

Hopstorm IPA, one of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse regular brews. It's a little more balanced than other IPA, with a pine and citrus presence, and not overly bitter.

09/16/2026

Minnesota's beloved Summit Brewing Company is facing bank foreclosure:

For the first time ever Minnesota saw more craft breweries close than open in 2025.

09/13/2026

Oktoberfest season is here! 903 Brewers Marzen Oktoberfest is a good one, a sweet, malty, enjoyable brew for the fall season.

09/11/2026

It's another hot day here in the Houston area, perfect excuse to head to my backyard poolside, with beer in hand. GB Pale Ale, brewed by Dutchess Ales, is a good beer with notes of citrus and apricot and a bready backbone. Not too strong, not too light, just right for this warm, muggy day.

09/11/2026

It's Oktoberfest season, so time to think about adding German brew to your routine. This article ranks some of the German beers available in the United States, from worst to best:

We ranked 11 popular German beers – including Hofbräu Original, Hofbräu Dunkel, DAB Original, and Beck's – from worst to best based on reviews from beer fans.

09/08/2026

Boston Beer, maker of all things Samuel Adams, hires a new Chief Marketing Officer, but she isn't coming from a competitor:

She brings more than 20 years at Samsung, Google, L’Oréal and Unilever to lead Boston Beer’s beer and beyond-beer brands starting Oct. 12.

09/08/2026

Tariff policies convince Sapporo to move some of its beer production from Canada to the United States:

Sapporo Breweries Ltd. is shifting some production to the U.S. from Canada due to tariffs imposed on beer exports from the country. Read on

09/06/2026

One more for my backyard poolside escape! Galveston Island Brewing Sunset Siesta is brewed to have taste characteristics similar to a Mexican Lager, and it does: Crisp, refreshing, and slightly sweet.