Craft Brewing Magazine
Podcast Episode 471: XPA Sensei Scotty Hargrave and Medal-Winning Grasshopper Blake Masoner of Craft Coast Go Extra Deep on Extra Pale Ale
In this sneak peek at our upcoming, hop-saturated Summer 2026 issue, we join executive editor Joe Stange for a trans-Pacific dive into XPA with Scotty Hargrave, the style’s progenitor, and student-turned-master Blake Masoner of Craft Coast Beer and Tacos.
The 4 Questions Breweries Should Ask Any Equipment Partner
Before investing in equipment, ask these four critical questions to ensure your brewery is set up for long-term growth, flexibility, and success.
Of Monsters & Men: The Origins of Wine Chimeras
In Scotland, Dan Wye of Fyne Ales is creating mixed-culture beers designed to mimic the flavor and texture of wine. By using foraged fruit, flowers, and herbs in his blends, he’s attempting to define a new style.
Comparing Maltose-Negative Yeast Strains for Making Nonalcoholic Beer
Maltose-negative yeast strains aren’t all the same. Most nonalcoholic yeast strains are undomesticated and lack the traits that brewers over the centuries have selected for. Learn how Berkeley Yeast’s strains are different.
Source Material: A Podcast Series in Partnership with Firestone Walker
As Firestone Walker celebrates their 30th anniversary this year, we’ve teamed up to share stories around a theme they’re incredibly passionate about and proud of—the deep relationships they’ve built with hop growers, hop brokers, and hop-industry organizations.