BrewDog

Posted on June 25, 2014 by travelingrant

Founded in Scotland in 2007, BrewDog Brewery has brought an outlandish punk sensibility to the world of craft beer. Their beers have held (often briefly) the title of “world’s strongest beer” several times, and their marketing has been loud, in your face, and borrowed trouble with the authorities in the UK. Lately they have been […]

Kawaba Brewing

Posted on May 28, 2014 by travelingrant

When Japan legalized microbrewing in 1994 there was an explosion of new breweries. While plenty of these brewers brought passion and a sense of craft to their wares, a great many companies and communities banded together to create something a little more local and a little less special. Ji-biiru (地ビール), which translates as “local beer” […]