Beervana Blog Posts

The following post should be treated something like a public service announcement for travelers to the Czech Republic. The beer I'm about to recommend can't be had for any price in the US, and isn't entirely easy to find even in Prague, near to where it is brewed. And yet, should you find yourself in Prague, this is the beer you should seek.

Beer Sherpa RecommendsJeff AlworthSeptember 18, 2014 Comments

The Birthplace of Modern Beer

European StoriesJeff AlworthSeptember 16, 2014Czech Republic Comment

The Nature of Indigenous

Jeff AlworthSeptember 12, 2014Indigenous beer Comments

A Brief Primer on Czech Lagers

European StoriesJeff AlworthSeptember 11, 2014Beer styles, Czech Republic Comments

The Ease of Misunderstanding Czech Beer

Jeff AlworthSeptember 9, 2014Czech Republic Comments

In Czech

Jeff AlworthSeptember 5, 2014Czech Republic Comment

To Czech

Jeff AlworthSeptember 1, 2014Czech Republic Comments

The Steady Morphing of "Craft"

Jeff AlworthAugust 29, 2014Beer Biz, Sally's rule, silly craft breweries Comment

Drink This Beer: Walking Man Memorial Fund ISA

Jeff AlworthAugust 28, 2014ElsewhereComment

Book Review: Beer Britannia by Boak and Bailey

Jeff AlworthAugust 27, 2014books Comments

The Budweiser Ironies

Jeff AlworthAugust 25, 2014Beer Bible, Czech Republic, The Beer Bible, brewing history Comments

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.

October 7, 2026

The Mysteries and History of Bavarian White Beer Revealed

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 5, 2026

Goodbye, Guinness

Guinness is making exits, notably from Baltimore. This, along with parent company Diageo’s move to lay off 6.4% of its workforce (“cost-cutting”), has made a lot of news. But they’ve also made a departure that hits in a more personal way. After ten years, Guinness and Beervana have broken up.