From brewing traditions to tasting discoveries and the evolving beer landscape, Flight Watch explores the stories, people, places, and ideas behind craft beer.
Riding the Triple IPA Wave
Over the past year, I have found myself diving deeper into the world of Northern California breweries. I have tasted widely and asked questions, trying to understand why certain styles capture the imagination of both brewers and drinkers. Among all the trends, one stood out more than any other: the rise of the Triple IPA.
California Beer: From Frontier Saloons to the Golden State Beer Trail
California's early breweries reflected the people who built the state. German immigrants brought lager-brewing traditions. English and Irish immigrants brought their own brewing customs. Mexican and Spanish influences remained part of the state's broader drinking culture.
More than a Pour: Beer Flights offer a Pathway to Discovery
Beer flights have become one of the most recognizable rituals of modern craft beer culture.
Whether you’re stepping into a new taproom for the first time or revisiting a favorite producer, a
row of small pours offers something uniquely educational, social, and satisfying.