The Ritual of Chai

The Ritual of Chai

India’s beloved tea is much more than a caffeine fix. WORDS Henna BakshiIMAGES Vidhya Nagarajan When you knock on the door at my family home, you are greeted not with a hello, but instead with the question: “Chai?” This offering of hot tea is an invitation to relax...
The Case for Cause Brewing

The Case for Cause Brewing

Adobe Stock When brewers hear the call, they’re ready to show up and mash in.  WORDS John Holl Last summer, Vermont was repeatedly hit with punishing  storms and rain that fell at the rate of several  inches per hour, quickly overwhelming streams and rivers....
Redefining American Wine

Redefining American Wine

Grape images courtesy TerraVox Winery In praise of equal-opportunity wine consideration, a look at the brands and distributors daring to embrace all-American wine beyond the expected. WORDS Kathleen Willcox It probably doesn’t surprise you to learn that California has...
Brewing Community

Brewing Community

In the absence of physical structures, a look at how brewers foster togetherness and connect their brands to the people, places and ideas that matter most. WORDS David NilsenIMAGES Erick M. Ramos C ommunity is a buzzword in craft beer, an idea so celebrated it...