In the American craft beer world, there’s no disputing the appeal of the IPA in all its various forms. But before there was the IPA, there was the traditional pale ale — a crucial entry in American ...

When it comes to the hierarchy of beer styles that American brewers have put their own spin on, it’s pretty tough to beat the appeal of the American pale ale. It all started in 1980, when Ken Grossman ...

If you're new to the world of craft beer, browsing a brewery's menu can be a bit overwhelming. Between all the stouts, porters, and pilsners, it can be hard to know exactly what you want to order, but ...

In craft beer’s Jurassic age, when Buds ruled the earth, a few Paleolithic beer hunters sought something bitter and better. They discovered the Pale Ale, the beer style that – with its enthusiastic ...

Welcome back to FTW’s Beverage of the Week series. Here, we mostly chronicle and review beers, but happily expand that scope to any beverage that pairs well with sports. Yes, even cookie dough whiskey ...

It’s a sad reality of the beer market that critical acclaim and competition medals often mean little for mass marketability and sales figures. Consumers, by and large, aren’t looking up which ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. You can find me at the confluence of food, beverage and travel. The World Beer Cup is commonly referred to as the “Olympics of ...

Pale ale and IPA beer drinkers are more likely to be risk-takers and sensation-seekers, according to a new study. Despite ale drinkers being perceived as calmer than their lager cousins they still ...

Owing to popular demand and a sense of history, Athens-based Terrapin Beer Co. recently announced the limited-release return of its first product, the celebrated Rye Pale Ale. “For us, this is ...

Delaware-based Dogfish Head Brewery joins with the Grateful Dead to release a new pale ale that marks their joint anniversaries. The Grateful Dead sing about wine, whiskey, red grenadine and other ...

No matter your preference when it comes to beer, we've tracked down the best brewery pouring high-quality pints in every ...