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October 26, 2016

You can't make beer without hops, but climate change is threatening the future of the crop in a place that grows a quarter of all the world's supply — Washington state. That's got growers and brewers there and around the world scrambling to make changes to improve the resilience and sustainability of their industry.

Culture

Why Americans celebrate the Mexican holiday that Mexico doesn't care about

The World

May 05, 2015

When May 5 rolls around, many Mexican restaurants use the occasion to offer margarita and enchilada specials. In fact, for many Americans, Cinco de Mayo is just one big fiesta — without any idea how it started.

Food

The ladies-only beer club of Sweden launches their first pale ale

The World

February 10, 2015

Why does brewing always seem to be the business of men? A group of women in Sweden are trying to change that by brewing their own beer: "We Can Do It!"

Science

The marvelously stabilizing power of beer foam

Science Friday

January 02, 2015

The beer you order doesn't just make a difference in terms of taste. A group of Princeton researchers has found how different beers are more spill-resistant than others thanks to their layers of foam — and even crowned a winner.

Culture

China is getting a taste for craft beers, but not for craft brewing

The World

November 18, 2014

Long the home of watery lagers, China is becoming a big, new market for craft brews. But thanks to red tape and government restrictions, it is foreign breweries instead of local beer makers who are filling the demand for China's beer lovers.

Food

Today's craft beer selection still pales in comparison to what was available centuries ago

Innovation Hub

October 27, 2014

Craft beer is booming across the US, giving beer drinkers more choices than they've had at any point in recent memory. But while the shelves are practically overflowing now, there's still a long way to go to have the same breadth of choices as there were back when beer was first introduced.

Food

America's craft brewers are inspiring beer lovers — and makers — across the globe

The World

September 26, 2014

It wasn't that long ago that the American beer landscape was a wasteland of watery lagers. But now more than 3,000 breweries and craft brewers like Sean Lewis are churning out world-class beers that influence brewers and beer lovers worldwide.

Arts, Culture & Media

Ten Ways to Cope with Your Game of Thrones Withdrawal

Studio 360

June 16, 2014

<p>Here are dragon-themed movies, beers, mixtapes, and more to keep you busy between seasons.</p>

Lifestyle & Belief

A sibling rivalry ferments between identical twin Danish brewers

The World

March 28, 2014

They were born minutes apart and they are both enviable craft brewers, so why won't these brothers drink a pint with each other? Journalist Jonah Weiner shares the story behind a rivalry that is delighting the beer world.