Justin Stein

Nearly four years ago, I wrote about how craft cider (called シードル from the French cidre) was relatively hard to find in Japan, an...

Kansai has been long known for its excellent cuisine, from Kyoto’s refined kyō-ryori dishes to the famous wagyū beef of Kobe, Shi...

Like many outdoor sports enthusiasts, I enjoy a cold beer or two after a hike, a long bike ride or a day on the ski slopes. Inter...

A sleepy ski town and hot spring village in northern Nagano Prefecture has become an unexpected hot spot for craft beer love...

I wasn’t planning on discovering great craft beer while I was in Taiwan for Lunar New Year. I was visiting a friend and expe...

In the last few years, craft brewers and craft beer enthusiasts alike have become fans of collaborations in which brewers from tw...

If you are a casual fan of craft beer, you might be surprised to hear that many of the world’s top-rated beers are aged in wooden...

The most exciting (and controversial) style this past year in the beer world has been the NE IPA. Standing for either the Northea...

Sweetness is one of the primary tastes and, in moderation, most people enjoy a bit of sweetness now and again. We have evolved th...

Many of our readers already know that Vancouver, Canada, is a great urban base for outdoor activities. This beautiful city is sur...

When you consider how many friendships are created or cemented over a pint of beer, perhaps it should be no surprise the craft br...

Cuisine has its seasons and so do beverages. As winter sets in, beer drinkers tend to move toward stronger brews. Rich malts ...