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The Skyline's the Limit

Joshua M. Bernstein 10/17/17 Joshua M. Bernstein 10/17/17

The Skyline's the Limit

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How the Beer Can Became a Canvas | Gear Patrol

Joshua M. Bernstein 10/16/17 Joshua M. Bernstein 10/16/17

How the Beer Can Became a Canvas | Gear Patrol

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Why Contract Brewers Are Going Brick and Mortar

Joshua M. Bernstein 10/16/17 Joshua M. Bernstein 10/16/17

Why Contract Brewers Are Going Brick and Mortar

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America's Best New Under-the-Radar Brewing Destinations | Imbibe Magazine

Joshua M. Bernstein 10/12/17 Joshua M. Bernstein 10/12/17

America's Best New Under-the-Radar Brewing Destinations | Imbibe Magazine

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Announcing My Latest Book, Homebrew World

Joshua M. Bernstein 10/3/17 Joshua M. Bernstein 10/3/17

Announcing My Latest Book, Homebrew World

Homebrew World... coming in Spring 2018!

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Fall 2017: The Complete Writing Roundup

Joshua M. Bernstein 9/21/17 Joshua M. Bernstein 9/21/17

Fall 2017: The Complete Writing Roundup

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Announcing: Reggae, Satay and IPAs

Joshua M. Bernstein 7/20/17 Joshua M. Bernstein 7/20/17

Announcing: Reggae, Satay and IPAs

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Announcing: Meet Randolph—An Early Sneak Preview of the Randolph Beer DUMBO Brewery

Joshua M. Bernstein 7/13/17 Joshua M. Bernstein 7/13/17

Announcing: Meet Randolph—An Early Sneak Preview of the Randolph Beer DUMBO Brewery

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Announcing: The New Brooklyn Homebrew Tour and An Early Look at Five Boroughs

Joshua M. Bernstein 6/15/17 Joshua M. Bernstein 6/15/17

Announcing: The New Brooklyn Homebrew Tour and An Early Look at Five Boroughs

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Announcing: Can Jam—Summer Edition

Joshua M. Bernstein 5/15/17 Joshua M. Bernstein 5/15/17

Announcing: Can Jam—Summer Edition

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Through the powers of algorithms and boredom, I recently I watched the Trainspotting sequel that came out, like, nine years ago. One line stood out: “tourist of my own youth.”

That resonated, because I recently went back to my hometown o

Phew. The last few weeks of summer have flown by. A beach trip to Delaware and Maryland! The worst jellyfish outbreak in 50 years! Camp pickup! Helping run the @crest.fest block party! Partnering with @derivebeer on a beer for said block party! And d

A little late July photo dump. Somehow, over the last 16 months, I’ve turned our driveway grass strip into a pollinator garden. And I’ve only been stung by a bee once! Other adventures: garden tours around Columbus backyards, excellent be

A few weeks ago, with Violet’s trip to sleepaway camp looming, @jenenec and me asked ourselves a question: Where should we travel? The answer: Milwaukee! We’d never been, which seems like a weird oversight considering, well, I’ve sp

Expanding beer’s audience is top of mind for a struggling brewing industry seeking to staunch declining sales, stoke new interest, and shore up aging ranks. That 2010s playbook of gimmicky ingredients and IPA everything is played out, and Frank

Scenes from the last several weeks of summer in the Midwest. Fourth of July Doo Dah Parade whimsy! Punk rock cover bands! $1.50 vintage lagers! Geese and S.G. Goodman @nelsonvillefest! A backyard cacti sale! Solid beers! And cruising through the litt

Fifteen years ago, as craft brewers elevated the bitterness and booziness of IPAs, @foundersbrewing went low while others went high. Instead of 7% or 8% ABV, the brewery’s citrusy All Day IPA limboed in at 4.7% ABV, transforming the brawny IPA

Has it really been nearly two years since we left Brooklyn? It has. Making it an annual tradition to head back every year after school lets out to see the best thing about the city: good friends. Also, the beaches, pizza, Chinatown, Broadway, and sev

Once again, every school year is the longest and shortest stretch of time. And that’s a wrap on seventh grade. Next stop: eighth grade! And then high school?! But first: summer vacation is here. We’re headed back to Brooklyn next week to