Meet Hops: Our AI Sommelier for Beer, BBQ and Wings
Hops is the Pints, Forks & Friends AI sommelier. He lives in the chat bubble on this site, and his job is to answer the questions we get asked at every bar we walk into: what beer goes with this, where are the wings worth the drive, and what should I drink when the...
Anchor Brewing Is Reopening: Here’s What We Know
Fritz Maytag at Anchor Brewing Company | Photography courtesy of Anchor Brewing Company Three years ago, we ran this story under a headline about endings. Anchor Brewing, America's first craft brewery, shut its doors after 127 years, and it felt final. Turns out final...
The Story of Westmalle Brewery: A Trappist Dubbel Turning 100
The Story of Westmalle Brewery: A Trappist Dubbel Turning 100 Somewhere behind abbey walls in a small Belgian town called Westmalle, twenty-two monks and about forty secular brewery staff are quietly clocking in on a beer recipe that just hit its hundredth birthday....
PubKey Bar: Where Bitcoin Culture Meets Serious Bar Food
Photography courtesy of Pubkey Google Business Profile There is a bar in Greenwich Village, New York City, where a real-time Bitcoin ticker scrolls across the wall while someone at the end of the bar nurses a Miller High Life mixed with Campari and sweet vermouth....
Craft Beer & BBQ Lovers: Your Ultimate Mini Keg Guide
You know the feeling. You've spent real money on a growler of something worth talking about. A double dry-hopped IPA from some 12-tap operation tucked behind a parking lot. A cold brew with the kind of nitrogen-kissed creaminess that makes you question your entire...
AI CRM for Breweries: Scale Your Distribution on Day 1 with LeadMachine
AI CRM for Breweries - Start Growing on Day 1 We’ve talked to a lot of breweries over the years, and the feeling of chaos is consistent, especially when dealing with the complex sales process of the alcohol market. Most brewery software is built for the "back of...
How to Pair Craft Beer with Food (Without Overthinking It)
Originally published October 2014 and again October 2018. Updated and expanded because the beer got better and so did the food. There is a version of the craft beer-and-food conversation that involves a lot of Latin vocabulary, a bow tie, and a man who has never eaten...
Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. and EssentiallySports Announce Media Partnership
June 2025 – Bristol, VA – When a NASCAR legend, a top-tier sports media outlet, a thriving beer culture community, and a honky-tonk icon join forces—you get more than just a media partnership. You get a movement built around beer, storytelling, and fan-first...
Tailgate Like a Champion: Your NASCAR Watch Party Starts with Michael Waltrip Brewing
There’s a special kind of magic when race fans gather. The rumble of engines, the smell of burgers on the grill, cold beers in hand, and a shared love of speed and tradition. Whether you're camped out in the infield, firing up the grill at home, or joining the party...
Who is the 2025 Craft Beer Drinker?
The craft beer landscape in 2025 is a vibrant tapestry, intricately woven with threads of diverse backgrounds, evolving tastes, and a shared passion for artisanal brews. Gone are the days of a monolithic craft beer drinker; today's aficionados span a broad spectrum,...