Monthly Archives: April 2012


Introducing Independence Brewing Company: Bringing Craft Beer to India 5

Big news in the beer industry just hit the stands today: Independence Brewing Company, the only craft brewery in India owned and operated by a craft brewer, has partnered with Stone Brewing Co.’s CEO and Cofounder, Greg Koch, to bring independence from boring, yellow fizzy beers to the emerging beer connoisseurs in India. This is […]

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Putting the India Back in IPA: Exclusive Interview with Avanish Vellanki and Shailendra Bist of Independence Brewing Company 3

At any given moment, I could walk into a local grocery store, corner store, or even a gas station and find at least one craft beer option on the shelf. The amazing growth that the U.S. craft beer industry has experienced over the past few years has, sadly, made many of us American craft beer […]


10 Amazing Women in Craft Beer You Should Know and Follow 19

Whereas I don’t always believe that women need to segregate themselves from the men in the craft beer industry through the creation of gender-based organizations and groups, I do believe that the women in the industry do deserve to be celebrated. While there are so many more women in the industry that I would have […]

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Matt Van Wyk

Inside the Mash Tun: Matt Van Wyk of Oakshire Brewing

Curious about the brilliant minds behind some of the world’s best craft beers? So is The Wench, which is why I’ve started the “Inside the Mash Tun” brewer spotlight series featuring some of the most talented men and women in the craft beer industry. Today I would like to introduce to Matt Van Wyk, the […]


The Case for Beer: An Infographic Argument 1

If I had a dollar for every person that asked me to re-post an infographic or post a link to an article on my site, let’s just say I’d have a lot of dollars. But, from time to time, I find that some of the infographics are worth sharing. When done right, info graphics can […]

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Inside the Mash Tun: Eric Alan Clarke Sorensen of Rock Bottom (Des Moines) 1

Curious about the brilliant minds behind some of the world’s best craft beers? So is The Wench, which is why I’ve started the “Inside the Mash Tun” brewer spotlight series featuring some of the most talented men and women in the craft beer industry. Today I would like to introduce to Eric, brewer at Rock […]


Inside the Mash Tun: Gary O’ Flanagan of Mendocino Brewing 3

Curious about the brilliant minds behind some of the world’s best craft beers? So is The Wench, which is why I’ve started the “Inside the Mash Tun” brewer spotlight series featuring some of the most talented men and women in the craft beer industry. Today I would like to introduce to my friend Gary O’Flanagan […]

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Organic Brewers Stage *Peaceful* Takeover of Beer Revolution 5

What is the best way a beer geek can celebrate Earth Day? By imbibing organic beer, of course! On April 21st, Beer Revolution, Downtown Oakland’s most popular craft beer bar and bottle shop, invites you to celebrate organic beer and the brewers that make them! In honor of Earth Day, organic brewers from up and […]


Inside the Mash Tun: Eric Surface of Mt. Tabor Brewing 1

Curious about the brilliant minds behind some of the world’s best craft beers? So is The Wench, which is why I’ve started the “Inside the Mash Tun” brewer spotlight series featuring some of the most talented men and women in the craft beer industry. Today I am truly honored to introduce you to my good […]

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Jeff Rosenmeier

Inside the Mash Tun: Jeff Rosenmeier of Lovibonds Brewery 2

Curious about the brilliant minds behind some of the world’s best craft beers? So is The Wench, which is why I’ve started the “Inside the Mash Tun” brewer spotlight series featuring some of the most talented men and women in the craft beer industry. Today I would like to introduce you to Jeff Rosenmeier, the […]