With the craft beer boom galloping around town every which way, a brush with a local brew is inevitable -- whether you're into beer or not. As a beer novice, I wanted to expand my brewing knowledge.

Genesee Brewmaster Steve Kaplan doesn’t hesitate when asked about his favorite beer to brew. “Straight up Genny,” said Kaplan ’05 (mechanical engineering). “To be able to make a pale American lager ...

The No. 430 Liftiversaberry will be on tap at Hoops starting Sept. 6, but the brewing process starts long before that. Director of Brewery Operations Bjorn Erickson showed how the process starts and ...

Ever take a sip of an IPA and wonder, “How in the world was this glass of hoppy goodness created?” We went to Brethren Brewing Company, a new craft brewery in Manteca, to learn what constitutes a ...

When I first turned 21 and could finally enjoy drinking alcohol in bars, I often found myself ordering mixed drinks, particularly any drink that could drown out the taste of the alcohol. With ...

Coffee is 98% water, something that should be obvious to anyone who’s ever made themselves a morning cup. And while it’s always a good idea to aim higher when shopping for coffee beans, java drinkers ...

Mastering cold brew unlocks a whole new world of coffee. As summer starts, cold brew is the perfect drink to wake you up and keep you cool. Done right, your cold brew will be sweet and velvety. Done ...