West Mountain gets by with a little help from a friend
Andy Coates continues to influence what has been called the most sacred pub in Arkansas.
Posted by: Brian Sorensen
Hazy beer invades Northwest Arkansas
Based on the response from Northwest Arkansas beer drinkers thus far, there’s a lot to love about New England IPAs.
Checking in with Bentonville Brewing Co.
Bentonville Brewing Co. has reached several important milestones over the last few months, and has earned a fair amount of street cred in the process.
Arkansas brewers react to #TakeCraftBack campaign
The campaign is a bit silly and somewhat far-fetched — but it has people talking. And that is exactly what it was intended to do.
Lost Forty takes medal at Great American Beer Festival
Taking home a medal is considered a big deal in the industry because the competition is fierce.
Crisis Brewing the latest to join Fayetteville’s brewing ranks
Once the brewery is open it will sport a two-barrel system and feature small-batch production in a small taproom environment.
Local breweries make news with new cans
Bike Rack and New Province have released three wonderful additions to the home drinking repertoire.
Benton County breweries on the move
There’s a lot of brewery news coming out of our neighboring county to the north these days. So, let’s visit our last line of defense from Missouri for a quick update.
Visiting Apple Blossom: New head brewer, state legislation, upcoming projects
Even with clear priorities for the business the guys at Apple Blossom are always looking for the right set of circumstances to grow.
Core’s Emma Street Public House recognized as best beer bar in Arkansas
The Arkansas beer industry is on a roll these days, and increasingly Core Brewing Co. is grabbing attention from outside the state’s borders.
JJ’s Beer Garden & Brewing Co. nears opening day
JJ’s Brewing Company will be a brewery first and foremost, but will provide a little something for everyone who visits.
New owners for Hogshead Tours
The relaunch of Hogshead Tours is slated for Feb. 1. Jason Kindall and Brian Duncan promise expanded hours along with the same great experiences the Murphys were known to provide.
Bike Rack hires Moody to brew
Little Rock brewer Josiah Moody has accepted the head brewing position at Bike Rack Brewing Co. in Bentonville.
10 (mostly local) beer resolutions for 2017
Resolve to make 2017 your best beer year ever.
Brewers Association reflects on 2016
According to the brewing industry’s trade association, 2016 has been very kind to small and independent brewers across the United States.
New Province hires new head brewer
Kort Castleberry is the captain of a brewhouse for the first time in his career, though he knows he’s a part of something bigger than just himself.
The Home Brewery changing hands after nearly 21 years in business
Andy Sparks has agreed to sell his local homebrew supply store, The Home Brewery, to friend and fellow Basic Brewing Radio collaborator Steve Wilkes.
Core opens new pub in downtown Springdale
Core’s new Springdale location joins its other brewery-branded pubs in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, North Little Rock, and one located inside Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.
Arkansas brewing industry is older than you might think
It’s tempting to view Arkansas beer as a new phenomenon, but the state’s brewing industry is much older than you might think.
Talking beer, baseball, and social media with Boulevard Brewing Company’s Jeremy Danner
Back before 2011 the closest thing to local beer came courtesy of Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City.
NWA Beer Week events around the corner
Several events are hosted by the Fayetteville Ale Trail, while others are coordinated by the individual breweries themselves.
The dark side of beer
If you’re accustomed to drinking paler styles of beer, you might be pleasantly surprised by the complex nature of stouts. Fortunately, there are several opportunities to experiment with the dark side of beer right here in Northwest Arkansas.
