On the Road to Clarens Brewery in South Africa’s Free State
Arriving in Clarens on a warm summer day felt a bit surreal. With parked cars lining every street, pedestrians crossing in all directions, and restaurant patios overflowing with patrons, it was a stark contrast to our recent few days in the quiet and remote…
Biercito Brewery: A Mexican-German Mashup in Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido is the ideal beach town. Situated on the Oaxacan Coast, the small town has escaped the mass tourism and resort culture prominent in many of Mexico's other oceanfront spots. Travlers are drawn to the relaxed vibe in Puerto Escondido, a result…
Mexico City Craft Beer: A Guide to Cervezas Artesanales in CDMX
Mexico City is gigantic. Arriving by plane, I'm always amazed at how far the city sprawls. It's incredibly impressive from above, but even more so when you're on the ground, tucked into one of hundreds of neighbourhoods within the city limits. You're a tiny…
Oaxaca Craft Beer Guide: Breweries, Bars and Bottle Shops
The world is having a love affair with Oaxaca. And what's not to love? It's an incredibly vibrant city with young and hip locals, is Mexico's mezcal capital, and boasts one of the country's most interesting food scenes. Oh, and then there's Oaxaca craft……
From Plantation to Porter: West Indies Beer Co’s Chocolate Mongoose
Located on the southern tip of the island in Lance aux Épines, West Indies Beer Co. came on the scene in 2014 and was the first new brewery in Grenada in over 50 years. West Indies produces a dozen or so beer styles and ciders, some mainstay and some…
Frenchtown Brewing: Resilient Beer in Post-Hurricane St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
After a year in business on the tropical island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, Frenchtown Brewing Company was living every new brewery's dream. Community support was strong, business was booming and plans for expansion were underway. Owners Kevin and…
Borg Brugghús: An Introduction to the Reykjavik Craft Beer Scene At Skúli
My eyes are drooping, my reactions delayed, my mood delirious. After an early morning arrival into Reykjavik, the trade off for a questionably cheap flight, I'm trying hard not to think about the fact that I've been up for over 24 hours, or do the math needed…
Montreal Craft Beer Guide: An Entry Point to Quebec’s World-Class Beer Scene
Quebec has long been a beacon for beer enthusiasts from across Canada and around the world, with acclaimed breweries like Le Trou du Diable, Dieu Du Ciel!, Brasseurs du Monde and La Voie Maltée claiming top prizes at North American and international beer…
Stuttgart’s Cannstatter Volksfest: Germany’s Other Epic Beer Festival
Oktoberfest has been enticing overzealous beer drinkers from far and wide to Munich for decades. Though 200 kilometers away, held during the same time, also originated out of a royal marriage, and with a similar focus on beer, another festival takes place,…
A Tour of Oktoberfest Tents at Germany’s Most Popular Beer Festival
Oh, Oktoberfest. The holy grail of beer experiences is why bucket lists exist. For many, attending Munich’s infamous beer fest is an accomplishment on par with one’s graduation, wedding, or the birth of a child. It’s an event that will leave you regaling your…