Hops Luxury

Damn the world shortage of my favorite beer ingredient.

Welsh Rarebit Bites

Beer-laced cheese spread on toasted bread makes for undeniable deliciousness.

Belgian Beer Primer

Decoding the world’s most acclaimed (and confusing) brews.

Deck the Halls with Beer

Holiday brews cheer the American beer market.

Italian Chefs Won't Weep

This week’s mission: frozen Italian dinners and microbrewed sodas.

Summer Beers with Brains

Who said heat calls for swill?

Vinnie Cilurzo Gets Funky

The daring beers of Russian River Brewing Company.

Tap This

Refreshing 2007 brews for summer.

Canned Beer That's Actually Good

Craft brewers see sense in cans.

Diet Craft Beer for the Oxymoron

This week’s mission: low-cal craft beer and baked beans for barbecue.

Beer and Cheese

Forget wine: This is the perfect pairing.

Something More Than Crappy Pilsner

While there is no brand of American pilsner distributed nationally, several excellent examples have popped up on the micro and regional levels.

Bacon in a Glass

CHOW’s guide to smoked beers: rich, toasty-tasting ales that are made with malt smoked prior to brewing.

Italian Hops, Not Grapes

Italy has some beer for you to drink.

Pumpkin Flan

A tasty take on the custardy dessert.