As American brewers look to the future and new frontiers of brewing, we see a niche for the non-everyday beer, the small-batch, hand-tooled beer that is not for everyone.

New Zealand combines all the charm and culture of Great Britain with the natural beauty and rugged, unspoiled scenery of Hawaii’s less populated islands. It also boasts a thriving beer culture with plenty of pubs and breweries.

The first in a new series exploring the water quality of famous brewing cities, its effects on beer styles, and the relevance to modern day homebrewing.

American brewers have been inspired to rediscover the connection between crafting a farmhouse-derived beer and exploring new eco-regional opportunities.

Using the New Mexico piñon as a special ingredient, Heather Linderfelt breaks down the process of building a beer with the eye of a chef.