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Sure, we're a little more than a month past Christmas, but that doesn't mean we can't look back to DRAFT's Nov./Dec. 2009 issue to check out an article about Belgian beer. (Read More)

We’ve scoured the country from Alaska to Hawaii and Portland, Maine to Portland, Ore., to find the bars where you’re guaranteed to sip unmatched suds. Romantic or boisterous, scuzzy or dressed to the nines, the flavor of the places where fine brew is served runs the gamut. Here, the 150 places where craft is king and fun comes in all fashions. Today: Connecticut. (Read More)

Hop heads of the world, rejoice: A new brew’s on the shelves to satiate your appetite for bitterness. Released in January -- available through April -- Deschutes Brewery’s Red Chair NWPA (Northwest Pale Ale) is a citrusy, sweet-and-bitter joy worth celebrating. Up from Red (Read More)

Forget flying cars. What we really want is a robot that wanders around parties serving beers to hungry guests. Luckily, a crew of scientists at Middlesex University are solving this problem. (Read More)

SF Beer Week kicks off its second annual festival on February 5th. In preparation for the glorious 10-day experience, we caught up with beer writer Jay Brooks who helped found the event last year. He talks to us about his favorite events, using social media to recruit the masses, and why too much choices is a good thing indeed. (Read More)

Completely LOST

Posted on January 27, 2010 | Add Comments

Most of DRAFT’s editorial staffers have been LOST die-hards from day one, so we plan to celebrate the final season’s sure-to-be-epic premiere next week by downing 10 beers that honor the show. Here’s our menu. (Read More)

Located on the shore of Lake Huron in Tiverton, Ontario, Steelback Brewery is a small craft brewery dedicated to providing its imbibers with a premium Canadian beer at a premium price. But its award-winning Red Maple lager only tells part of the story. (Read More)

Toronto is ruled by giants. Just ask any brewing company not named Molson, Labatt, or Sleeman. Or, better yet, ask any hockey team not named the Toronto Maple Leafs. The little guys have an uphill battle convincing the people of greater Toronto that there's more to both beer and hockey. (Read More)


The 10 (Most Interesting Belgian) Beers of Christmas
by: Joe Stange
There are still a few interesting and just plain terrific holiday beers showing the sort of creativity that made Belgian brewing famous in the first place.
15 Holiday Beers
by: DRAFT Staff
'Tis the season brewers take it to the next level with inimitable, limited-release holiday brews. We've rounded up 15 we can't wait to try.
Top 10 Beers Named After Royalty
by: DRAFT Staff
Who says you can't feed your head while indulging the palate? Here are DRAFT's 10 favorite beers to test your historic prowess.

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DRAFTMag.com needs a paid intern

Posted on February 8, 2010 | 1 comment.
Announcement: DRAFTMag.com seeks a paid intern to help with our growing site. The internship will be hands-on, working closely with Web editor. Responsibilities include uploading content, managing events calendar, some writing and editing, and possible video production. Flexible hours, two to three days a week. (Read More)

Kirin Holdings merger falls through

Posted on February 8, 2010 | No comments.
On a day when we learned that the top four breweries in the world account for more than 50 percent of the market share comes the news that Japanese beermakers Kirin Holdings and Suntory SUNTH.UL are ending talks for a proposed merger. (Read More)

Question of the week: What's your favorite barleywine?

Posted on February 8, 2010 | 3 comments.
Barleywine Festival at Toronado as part of San Francisco Beer Week, we want to know what's your favorite barleywine? Sounds simple, but this requires more thought than you'd think. Good luck. (Read More)

Beer may help prevent Osteoporosis

Posted on February 8, 2010 | No comments.
Okay, so beer may not actually help prevent prostate cancer but according to a new study, there's reason to believe it can limit the risk of Osteoporosis. (Read More)