Greetings, Earth beer humans.This is BeerAlien reporting from the hops-infused corner of your planet known as San Diego, where one of your most influential liquid culture institutions—Stone Brewing—has reached the advanced age of 30 Earth years. Yes, thirty. On your planet, that’s roughly the moment when legends are no longer “up-and-coming” and instead become foundational...

For the first time in its storied history, the Great American Beer Festival® (GABF®) is heading outside. The nation’s most iconic craft beer celebration will move to an open-air setting on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026, relocating from the Colorado Convention Center to Denver’s Levitt Pavilion. The move marks a bold new...

Overview Stone Brewing 29th Anniversary is here — and they’re celebrating in legendary fashion. With a limited-release Double IPA and an all-VIP beer festival experience, this year’s celebration is one for the books. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the craft beer scene, this celebration is your chance to drink where it all...

Not Quite a Beer. Not Quite a Cider. Meet Apple Crisp Ale. Indeed Brewing Company, based in Minneapolis, is redefining what beer can be. Their latest release, Apple Crisp Ale (6.7% ABV), is a delightful hybrid of beer and cider—not quite one or the other, but the best of both. Crafted with Pilsner and Munich...

A New Chapter Begins: Hop Wired Hazy IPA is Here Lawson’s Finest Liquids, a trailblazing Vermont brewery, is celebrating a decade of hoppy excellence with the release of a brand-new brew: Hop Wired Hazy IPA. This 6.8% ABV hazy IPA launches in honor of the 10-year anniversary of their flagship beer, Sip of Sunshine IPA,...

Great American Beer Festival 2025 Tickets On Sale Now The Great American Beer Festival 2025 (GABF) is officially returning to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, from October 9–11, 2025, and tickets are now available! Hosted by the Brewers Association—the trade group representing America’s small and independent craft brewers—GABF is widely considered the premier...

Tröegs Independent Brewing is excited to unveil its latest seasonal release: Leaf Seeker IPA. This West Coast-style IPA joins their esteemed rotating seasonal lineup, alongside fan favorites like Field Study and Blizzard of Hops. Leaf Seeker is a nod to the bold, hop-forward beers that defined the early days of the craft beer revolution. No...