Joshua M. Bernstein
Joshua M. Bernstein has written for The New York Times, Details, New York magazine, and Imbibe, where he's a contributing editor. He is also the author of Brewed Awakening and the Complete Beer Course. He lives in Brooklyn, where he leads homebrew tours.
The Beer for People Who Don't Think They Like Craft Beer
You should get to know Helles lager. Lots of people are.
Better Together: Why Brewers Are Collaborating to Make New Beers
To challenge themselves, boost knowledge, and stoke creative fires, breweries are partnering to push the boundaries of good taste.
March Is a Tricky Time to Drink Beer, so Drink Bière de Mars
March is the month to drink bière de Mars, a rustic farmhouse ale.
Why Successful Breweries Keep Launching Spinoffs
It's all about diversification these days, as breweries find success under more than one brand name.
Why Breweries Are Focusing on Single-Hop Beer
Single-hop beers are both delicious and a learning experience. Try 'em out
The State of the Beer Union: Why 2014 Was a Big Year for Brew
Beer, man. There are just so many amazing ones. Here's why 2014 was a great year for brew
How Breweries Are Using Salt to Make Beer Better
We all know that salt is food's best friend. Turns out, the same is true for beer
Why You Should Be Drinking Peanut Butter Beer
It may sound like the worst pairing since Kanye and Kim, but when you get your peanut butter in my beer, good things happen
Surviving the Great American Beer Fest: Hoppy IPAs to Candy-Bar Beers
From hoppy IPAs to candy-bar nut beers, Joshua M. Bernstein survives Denver's Great American Beer Fest…barely
Beer Today, Gone Tomorrow: Why You Need to Drink Wet-Hopped Beer Right Now
There's one kind of beer you need to drink this fall, and it's not an Oktoberfest lager. Here's why you need wet-hopped beers in your life.
How Much Is Too Much? More on America's Surfeit of Craft Beer
Joshua M. Bernstein riled up readers when he wondered whether America might have too many craft breweries. Now he's attempting to put out that firestorm
You Should Be Drinking These 10 Belgian Beers Right Now
From a brand-new brewery to an old-school favorite, these 10 Belgian-style breweries are churning out some of Joshua M. Bernstein's favorite beers
America Now Has Over 3,000 Craft Breweries—and That's Not Necessarily Great for Beer Drinkers
With 3,000+ craft breweries now operating in America, it's tough for makers to stand out in the crowd—and for consumers to decide what craft beer to drink
How (Good) American Beers Are (Finally) Conquering Europe
With California's Stone opening a brewery in Berlin, American beer—once scorned across Europe—is now ascendant in the Old World, from Italy to Sweden
10 Great Beer Lover's Hotels Across America, from Vermont to California
From Vermont to California, these 10 hotels offer comfy stays and some of the best beers in the country
When It's Hot Out, Don't Choose Between Beer and Lemonade—Drink a Shandy
The shandy, a mix of beer and lemonade, is the ideal thing to drink in summer, whether you're lounging on the beach or going for a long bike ride
Beer Cans Get Skinnier, Fatter, Cooler, Better
There's a beer can renaissance happening, and we're all benefitting.
May the Froth Be with You: Nerd Beers, from 'Game of Thrones' Stout to Vulcan Ale
Treat your inner dork to a new crop of nerd beers, inspired by Game of Thrones, Star Trek, Transformers, and other sci-fi, comic book, and fantasy series