Beervana Blog Posts

Amid the requisite IPAs, the menu offered a pilsner or a vintage 1990s 4.9% brewpub porter. But on that Wednesday, late into October, I was confused. I should have wanted the porter, because it should have been cold and wet outside. Instead, the sunny day reached the mid-70s.

October 21, 2026

Finding the Story

We like things, like beer, for its own sake. It’s pretty and tasty and fun. But we care about beer—anything, really—because of its story. In fact, our brains are hardwired to understand the world through story. Let’s delve a little deeper to see why.

October 14, 2026

An Interview With Andreas Krennmair

Andreas Krennmair is doing some amazing historical research about Central European beer, and his latest book Bavarian White Beer is a must-read. It corrects many historical errors and adds much detail to the story of this venerable ale.