Beervana Blog Posts

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.

October 12, 2026

Your 2026 GABF Winners

If you are a right proper beer sicko, you already know the GABF announced their 2026 slate of winners yesterday. If you were doing something else and missed the news, I have all the news, with special state-by-state matchups, major category winners, and some home cooking with Oregon’s performance.