Beervana Blog Posts

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.