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....

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8 Best Craft Beers To Try This Summer

The weather is warming up, the barbecues are firing up, and the beach is calling your name. It's time to pop open a refreshing craft beer and celebrate the glorious days of summer. Craft beer is gaining immense popularity because of its unique flavors, brewing...

Stout Beer Food Pairing

Beer & Food Pairing with Stout Beer

The Ultimate Stout Beer and Food Pairing Guide There are certain days when you crave more than just a light beer. Days when the rich, creamy, and robust flavors of a Stout Beer call out to you. Picture this: you’re in a cozy pub, and as you sip your beer, that...