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Beer is much more extensively consumed than wine, but less adequately honored. You won't find longer stories here -- just some notes to help us better enjoy beer together.

Styles

The last major style of beer to be introduced was Pilsner in 1842, but in all styles there are new efforts to rival the classics.

Looking for the best stout, the most honest marzen or the most interesting pale ale? So am I. Let's do a little hunting together.

Tasting Notes Grouped By Style

Ale

Having a smashing time... March 1, 2001

Greene King's Olde Suffolk February 1, 2000 Winter classic still made by blending old and young beers

Barley Wine

Why I would rather be in Alaska January 2, 2001

Belgian

Notes from Denver and the GABF October 1, 1997

Bitter

How a Mild beat the Bitters August 2, 2000 The inside story on the Champion Beer of Britain

Britfest champ sets record August 4, 1999 Tasting notes from the Great British Beer Festival

Eisbock

Santa Claus upstaged by new Eisbock December 17, 2002

Mild

How a Mild beat the Bitters August 2, 2000 The inside story on the Champion Beer of Britain

Pilsener/Pilsner/Pils

Das feine Hofmark Pilsener May 22, 2001

Taking the waters? May 21, 2001 How a country brewery became a giant

Belgium's beery weekend September 21, 2000

Herold Svelte June 29, 2000

Cristal Alken September 7, 1999 A Czech-style classic from Belgium

GABF Notes: Delights from a brewery in hop country October 5, 1998 GABF Tasting Notes: Oct. 5, 1998, Seattle, Washington

Porter

James Squire Porter September 1, 2001

Hoepfner Porter December 30, 2000

Stout

Dorothy Goodbody's the girl for me February 11, 2002

Lion Stout November 1, 2000

Tripel

St Bernardus Tripel January 21, 2001

Vienna

Glass of '47 January 23, 2002

Wheat

Scottish island's summer brew beats British 'Belgians' and 'Germans' June 1, 2001

White

Wittekerke May 31, 2000

Breweries

No two breweries are alike. Although the basic principles of brewing are the same everywhere, the product of the mashtun, the brew kettle and the fermenting vessels depends very much on exactly where it is made.

Large and small breweries, old and new, all of them are capable of making distinctive beer.

Tasting Notes Relating To Breweries

Alaskan Brewing Company

Why I would rather be in Alaska January 2, 2001

Allagash

Notes from the road December 1998 January 30, 1999 Belgian styles, refreshing lagers and plenty more from small breweries

Anchor Brewing

Blessed by Playboy April 17, 2001

Notes from my tasting room December 31, 2000 Winter beers

From Seattle to Minnesota, with stops between October 9, 1998

A stocking-full of Christmas beers October 1, 1997

Anheuser-Busch

Miller merger could be a good thing June 8, 2002 The future of the industry: Article based on the keynote speech at the Craft Brewers' Conference, in Cleveland, Ohio

A stocking-full of Christmas beers October 1, 1997

Arran

Scottish island's summer brew beats British 'Belgians' and 'Germans' June 1, 2001

Notes from the road, July 2000 July 15, 2000

Arran Brewery

Notes from the road, July 2000 July 15, 2000

Augustiner

A devilish Christmas in Austria December 11, 2000

Bateman

Spring beer winners January 31, 2002

Scottish island's summer brew beats British 'Belgians' and 'Germans' June 1, 2001

Bayrischer Bahnhof

Going for Gose August 31, 2000 Reporting live from Leipzig, on a major new brewpub reviving a classic style

Bert Grant's Ales

How Bert Grant Saved The World August 3, 2001 Bold beers were the perfect weapon

Black Sheep Brewery

Notes from my tasting room, May 2000 May 23, 2000 Come try more than 20 beers from 7 countries

Borve

Here's what they did with the beer January 23, 2002 They called it Double Scotch

Boscos

Judging at the GABF October 10, 2000

Notes from the road December 1998 January 30, 1999 Belgian styles, refreshing lagers and plenty more from small breweries

I would do Conan's TV show again December 18, 1998 Should I have known better? What do you think?

Boston Beer

Notes from my tasting room, January 2000 January 18, 2000 Warming beers for a mid-winter night

Brakspear

The breaking of Brakspear's: Succeeding by stealth September 10, 2002

How a Mild beat the Bitters August 2, 2000 The inside story on the Champion Beer of Britain

Brooklyn Brewery

Did this article inspire the brewpub mayor? June 5, 2003

New York and London say it with beer December 10, 2001

Blessed by Playboy April 17, 2001

Notes from the road, July 2000 July 15, 2000

Budejovicky Budvar

Does the world understand Czech beers? May 20, 2002 (Even the famous ones)

Czeching out the harvest March 11, 2001 Pilsen and Budweis are cities in Bohemia...but the great barley comes from the state next door

Cain

Notes from my tasting room: Starting with Samichlaus November 7, 2001

Caledonian Brewery

Here's what they did with the beer January 23, 2002 They called it Double Scotch

Ale Cask Whisky? So what did they do with all that beer? September 16, 2001 Caledonian Brewery and the makers of Glenfiddich have been fraternising

Carling

Sound bites November 29, 2001 In the week that Interbrew seemed thirsty yet again

Carlsberg

Glass of '47 January 23, 2002

Can big be beautiful? January 23, 2002

Great Beer Festivals: A new frontier May 1, 2001

Notes from my tasting room December 31, 2000 Winter beers

Coming for the holidays... November 6, 2000 America's first 'Cave Beer'

Updates from August 2000 August 18, 2000 A Dublin pub opens in London, plus notes from my tasting room

Casta

Casta Morena April 2, 2001

Celis

New tastes from Texas October 1, 1997

Cerna Hora

Czeching out the harvest March 11, 2001 Pilsen and Budweis are cities in Bohemia...but the great barley comes from the state next door

Ceylon Brewing Co.

Lion Stout November 1, 2000

Cirque Brewery

GABF Notes: Delights from a brewery in hop country October 5, 1998 GABF Tasting Notes: Oct. 5, 1998, Seattle, Washington

Climax Brewing

Notes from my tasting room, January 2000 January 18, 2000 Warming beers for a mid-winter night

Recently tasted, at the newish Climax micro-brewery, Roselle Park, New Jersey. October 1, 1997

Cuauhtémoc

It happened in Monterrey May 3, 2001 In a visit to a brewery in Mexico the secret of eternal youth is discovered

De Brabandere

Wittekerke May 31, 2000

De Schans

Notes from the road, July 2000 July 15, 2000

Deschutes Brewery

From Seattle to Minnesota, with stops between October 9, 1998

Duinen

Updates from August 2000 August 18, 2000 A Dublin pub opens in London, plus notes from my tasting room

Eggenberg Castle

Santa Claus upstaged by new Eisbock December 17, 2002

A devilish Christmas in Austria December 11, 2000

Coming for the holidays... November 6, 2000 America's first 'Cave Beer'

Eggenberger Castle

Thanking God for a 'precious' beer December 15, 2001

Feldschlšsschen

Thanking God for a 'precious' beer December 15, 2001

Flatlanders

Notes from Michael Jackson, on a visit to the Chicago area October 1, 1997

Flying Fish Brewing Company

Flying Fish and High Point, in New Jersey October 1, 1997

Forth Brewery

Updates from August 2000 August 18, 2000 A Dublin pub opens in London, plus notes from my tasting room

Franciscan Well

American brewer's Irish beer wins in Britain March 14, 2001 Franciscans do well for St Patrick's

Freedom Brewing

An American brewer chooses Freedom in Britain September 18, 1998

Frog

A new Frog hops into France November 29, 2000

Fuller's

Notes from my tasting room December 31, 2000 Winter beers

Golden Prairie

Notes from Michael Jackson, on a visit to the Chicago area October 1, 1997

Great Northern Brewing Company

Newly tasted in Montana October 1, 1997

Greene King

Having a smashing time... March 1, 2001

Greene King's Olde Suffolk February 1, 2000 Winter classic still made by blending old and young beers

Guinness

Dorothy Goodbody's the girl for me February 11, 2002

Gulpener

Gulpener Korenwolf June 19, 2001

Harviestoun

Why Dollar celebrates tonight January 25, 2003

Spring beer winners January 31, 2002

From Ford cars to pints of Engine Oil November 2, 2000 A new winter ale from Scotland

Heavyweight

HopDevil wins at GBBF August 7, 2002

Heineken

Mr Heineken dies January 4, 2002 His family business created the most international beer

Herold

Herold Bohemian Black Lager August 31, 2001

Herold Svelte June 29, 2000

High Point

Flying Fish and High Point, in New Jersey October 1, 1997

Hoepfner

Hoepfner Porter December 30, 2000

Notes from my tasting room, January 2000 January 18, 2000 Warming beers for a mid-winter night

Hofmark

Das feine Hofmark Pilsener May 22, 2001

Hogs Back

How a Mild beat the Bitters August 2, 2000 The inside story on the Champion Beer of Britain

Holy Cow!

More discoveries from the GABF, and hot homebrews too October 1, 1997

Hostan

Czeching out the harvest March 11, 2001 Pilsen and Budweis are cities in Bohemia...but the great barley comes from the state next door

Huber

Huber of Wisconsin January 15, 2002 A personal tribute to the man who made Augsburger

Hurlimann

Thanking God for a 'precious' beer December 15, 2001

News: Samichlaus is back October 4, 2000 Notes from the road, October, 2000

Apparent death of Santa Claus December 1, 1998

Hyde Park Brewing

Notes from the road December 1998 January 30, 1999 Belgian styles, refreshing lagers and plenty more from small breweries

Interbrew

Miller merger could be a good thing June 8, 2002 The future of the industry: Article based on the keynote speech at the Craft Brewers' Conference, in Cleveland, Ohio

Sound bites November 29, 2001 In the week that Interbrew seemed thirsty yet again

J.W. Lees

Here's what they did with the beer January 23, 2002 They called it Double Scotch

Notes from my tasting room, January 2000 January 18, 2000 Warming beers for a mid-winter night

Jeanne d'Arc

Some beers for Halloween October 29, 2000

Klasterni Pivovar

Prague abbey's new brewpub offers classic lagers January 7, 2002

Lang Creek

Newly tasted in Montana October 1, 1997

Left Hand/Tabernash

Ask Michael October 26, 2000 Half a dozen questions put by Marty Jones, a writer on the Denver weekly "Westword" - and the answers, unedited and uncut

Live Oak

Here's my take on a Top Ten American beers June 4, 2002

Louwaege

Belgium's beery weekend September 21, 2000

Lowenbrau

Two small beers from big brewers October 1, 1997

Macfarlane Brewing Company

A visit to the Macfarlane Brewing Company, Phoenix, Arizona October 1, 1997

Mahr

Mahr's Bräu Ungespundet hefetrüb September 10, 1999

Maisel

Maisel's Weisse Original August 31, 2000

Malheur

Popping corks in Antwerp July 2, 2001

Malheur July 31, 2000

Malt Shovel Brewery

James Squire Porter September 1, 2001

James Squire Amber Ale October 1, 2000

Maring Brewing

Zero is a hero July 13, 2001 American brew wins in London

Martens

Belgium's beery weekend September 21, 2000

Mash

Mash Beer July 25, 2001

Zero is a hero July 13, 2001 American brew wins in London

Meantime

Notes from my tasting room, May 2000 May 23, 2000 Come try more than 20 beers from 7 countries

Mickey Finn's

Notes from Michael Jackson, on a visit to the Chicago area October 1, 1997

Miller Brewing

Miller merger could be a good thing June 8, 2002 The future of the industry: Article based on the keynote speech at the Craft Brewers' Conference, in Cleveland, Ohio

Two small beers from big brewers October 1, 1997

Moctezuma

It happened in Monterrey May 3, 2001 In a visit to a brewery in Mexico the secret of eternal youth is discovered

Three winter latecomers from diverse locations October 1, 1997

Modern Brewer

Notes from the road December 1998 January 30, 1999 Belgian styles, refreshing lagers and plenty more from small breweries

Monstein

Hunting the highest beer February 4, 2002

Moorhouse

Some beers for Halloween October 29, 2000

How a Mild beat the Bitters August 2, 2000 The inside story on the Champion Beer of Britain

Mountain Sun

Judging at the GABF October 10, 2000

New Belgium

The Rockies' rival to Rodenbach October 24, 2001

Ask Michael October 26, 2000 Half a dozen questions put by Marty Jones, a writer on the Denver weekly "Westword" - and the answers, unedited and uncut

Notes from my tasting room, May 2000 May 23, 2000 Come try more than 20 beers from 7 countries

New Glarus

Blessed by Playboy April 17, 2001

Nile Breweries

Three winter latecomers from diverse locations October 1, 1997

Nordsjš brewery

Tasted recently on a wintry visit to Sweden October 1, 1997

Oakham

A tale of two countries August 1, 2001

Odell Brewing

Ask Michael October 26, 2000 Half a dozen questions put by Marty Jones, a writer on the Denver weekly "Westword" - and the answers, unedited and uncut

Old Dominion

Here's my take on a Top Ten American beers June 4, 2002

Where next for the Maven of Malt? March 4, 2002

Old Fort

Three heartland breweries October 1, 1997

Ommegang

Coming for the holidays... November 6, 2000 America's first 'Cave Beer'

Orkney

A champion beer for Burns' Night January 24, 2001

Ozark Brewing

Three heartland breweries October 1, 1997

Paulaner

Bavarian beers for all seasons September 17, 1994 Munich's Oktoberfest is a good excuse to visit the city and its Alpine hinterland

Petrus

Popping corks in Antwerp July 2, 2001

Pilgrim

Scottish island's summer brew beats British 'Belgians' and 'Germans' June 1, 2001

Pizza Port Brewery

Judging at the GABF October 10, 2000

Porterhouse

American brewer's Irish beer wins in Britain March 14, 2001 Franciscans do well for St Patrick's

Updates from August 2000 August 18, 2000 A Dublin pub opens in London, plus notes from my tasting room

Pyramid Brewing Company

Two tasty recommendations from Michael Jackson October 1, 1997

Radeberger

Don't fight: Just choose ten great beers from Germany May 12, 2003 Standing up to be counted

Rebellion

Scottish island's summer brew beats British 'Belgians' and 'Germans' June 1, 2001

Refsvindinge

Great Beer Festivals: A new frontier May 1, 2001

Rhodenbach

The Rockies' rival to Rodenbach October 24, 2001

Rock Bottom

Judging at the GABF OCT 10, 2000

Rodenbach

Blessed by Playboy April 17, 2001

Rodenbach juggles its tuns February 14, 2001 A visit to the brewery reveals some promising sensibilites

Ross Creek

Tasted recently on a wintry visit to Sweden October 1, 1997

Russian River

Notes from the road, July 2000 July 15, 2000

Saxer

A stocking-full of Christmas beers October 1, 1997

Scuttlebut Brewpub

From Seattle to Minnesota, with stops between October 9, 1998

Shenandoah

Shannon and the secret sisterhood February 19, 2001

Shepherd Neame

Notes from my tasting room: Starting with Samichlaus November 7, 2001

Notes from my tasting room December 31, 2000 Winter beers

Sherlock's Home

Hate the pun, love the pub September 24, 2002 Sherlock's Home is too clever by half, but the beers are terrific ... and this Saturday (Sept 28, 2002), I'll be presenting my annual tasting of distilled malt in Minnetonka, Minnesota

Sinebrychoff

Notes from my tasting room: Starting with Samichlaus November 7, 2001

Slottskallans

Vrak August 21, 2001

South African Breweries

Miller merger could be a good thing June 8, 2002 The future of the industry: Article based on the keynote speech at the Craft Brewers' Conference, in Cleveland, Ohio

Sound bites November 29, 2001 In the week that Interbrew seemed thirsty yet again

Looking for the King of Beers... July 15, 2001 ...in the lagering cellars of Budapest, Hungary

Spaten

Bavarian beers for all seasons September 17, 1994 Munich's Oktoberfest is a good excuse to visit the city and its Alpine hinterland

St Bernardus

St Bernardus Tripel January 21, 2001

Summit Brewery

From Seattle to Minnesota, with stops between October 9, 1998

Sweetwater Tavern

Where next for the Maven of Malt? March 4, 2002

Talbot

Smell the blossoms while you can September 12, 2000 A bittersweet report from Hoppy Valley

The Galveston Brewery

New tastes from Texas October 1, 1997

The Hull Brewery

England's latest Ringwood yeast beers and other delights October 1, 1997

The Strand

New tastes from Texas October 1, 1997

Theresianer

Where next for the Maven of Malt? March 4, 2002

Timothy Taylor

Britfest champ sets record August 4, 1999 Tasting notes from the Great British Beer Festival

Twenty Tank

More discoveries from the GABF, and hot homebrews too October 1, 1997

Unibroue

Some beers for Halloween October 29, 2000

Notes from my tasting room, May 2000 May 23, 2000 Come try more than 20 beers from 7 countries

Veltins

Taking the waters? May 21, 2001 How a country brewery became a giant

Victory Brewing Co.

HopDevil wins at GBBF August 7, 2002

Here's my take on a Top Ten American beers June 4, 2002

A tale of two countries August 1, 2001

Vino's

Three heartland breweries October 1, 1997

Vyskov

Czeching out the harvest March 11, 2001 Pilsen and Budweis are cities in Bohemia...but the great barley comes from the state next door

Wellington County

Wellington County Iron Duke March 2, 2001

Whitefish Brewing

Newly tasted in Montana October 1, 1997

Wychwood Brewery

Some beers for Halloween October 29, 2000

Wye Valley

Dorothy Goodbody's the girl for me February 11, 2002

Wynkoop Brewing

Did this article inspire the brewpub mayor? June 5, 2003

Ask Michael October 26, 2000 Half a dozen questions put by Marty Jones, a writer on the Denver weekly "Westword" - and the answers, unedited and uncut

York

How a Mild beat the Bitters August 2, 2000 The inside story on the Champion Beer of Britain

Young's

New York and London say it with beer December 10, 2001

Christmas in London December 24, 2000 Facing up to success

ZeroDegrees

Zero is a hero July 13, 2001 American brew wins in London

Regions

The world's classic beers -- like cheeses and wines, for instance -- were born in a particular place as a result of local materials, circumstances and the ideas of the original creator.

Sample beers indigenous to each region with me, and also discover that science combined with artful brewing means you may be surprised by beers you thought could only be brewed thousands of miles away.

Tasting Notes Grouped By Region

Australia

James Squire Porter September 1, 2001

James Squire Amber Ale October 1, 2000

Austria

Santa Claus upstaged by new Eisbock December 17, 2002

Thanking God for a 'precious' beer December 15, 2001

A devilish Christmas in Austria December 11, 2000

Belgium

Belgians invade France: It's another beer war altogether January 24, 2003 Personal commentary by frontline reporter Michael Jackson

A diplomatic drink July 9, 2002

Popping corks in Antwerp July 2, 2001

Rodenbach juggles its tuns February 14, 2001 A visit to the brewery reveals some promising sensibilites

St Bernardus Tripel January 21, 2001

Belgium's beery weekend September 21, 2000

Malheur July 31, 2000

Wittekerke May 31, 2000

Cristal Alken September 7, 1999

Belgium's Great Beers July 30, 1999 Your guide to enjoying the country and its beers

Canada

Wellington County Iron Duke March 2, 2001

Czechoslovakia

Does the world understand Czech beers? May 20, 2002 (Even the famous ones)

Prague abbey's new brewpub offers classic lagers January 7, 2002

'The Beer Gallery' ... November 27, 2001

Herold Bohemian Black Lager August 31, 2001

Czeching out the harvest March 11, 2001 Pilsen and Budweis are cities in Bohemia...but the great barley comes from the state next door

Herold Svelte June 29, 2000

Denmark

Glass of '47 January 23, 2002

Can big be beautiful? January 23, 2002

Great Beer Festivals: A new frontier May 1, 2001

France

A new Frog hops into France November 29, 2000

Germany

Don't fight: Just choose ten great beers from Germany May 12, 2003 Standing up to be counted

Das feine Hofmark Pilsener May 22, 2001

Taking the waters? May 21, 2001 How a country brewery became a giant

Hoepfner Porter December 30, 2000

Maisel's Weisse Original August 31, 2000

Going for Gose August 31, 2000 Reporting live from Leipzig, on a major new brewpub reviving a classic style

Mahr's Bräu Ungespundet hefetrüb September 10, 1999

Bavarian beers for all seasons September 17, 1994 Munich's Oktoberfest is a good excuse to visit the city and its Alpine hinterland

Hungary

Looking for the King of Beers... July 15, 2001 ...in the lagering cellars of Budapest, Hungary

Ireland

American brewer's Irish beer wins in Britain March 14, 2001 Franciscans do well for St Patrick's

Japan

Post-holiday headaches? January 2, 2002 Hangovers can be just too painful to discuss

Mexico

It happened in Monterrey May 3, 2001 In a visit to a brewery in Mexico the secret of eternal youth is discovered

Casta Morena April 2, 2001

Netherlands

Mr Heineken dies January 4, 2002 His family business created the most international beer

Gulpener Korenwolf June 19, 2001

Six from the Netherlands October 1, 1997

Sri Lanka

Lion Stout November 1, 2000

Sweden

Vrak August 21, 2001

Tasted recently on a wintry visit to Sweden October 1, 1997

Switzerland

Hunting the highest beer February 4, 2002

Apparent death of Santa Claus December 1, 1998

Tuvalu

United Kingdom

The empire strikes back March 3, 2003 Ethnic beers in Britain

Why Dollar celebrates tonight January 25, 2003

The breaking of Brakspear's: Succeeding by stealth September 10, 2002

HopDevil wins at GBBF August 7, 2002

Dorothy Goodbody's the girl for me February 11, 2002

Spring beer winners January 31, 2002

Here's what they did with the beer January 23, 2002 They called it Double Scotch

New York and London say it with beer December 10, 2001

Sound bites November 29, 2001 In the week that Interbrew seemed thirsty yet again

Notes from my tasting room: Starting with Samichlaus November 7, 2001

Ale Cask Whisky? So what did they do with all that beer? September 16, 2001 Caledonian Brewery and the makers of Glenfiddich have been fraternising

A tale of two countries August 1, 2001

Mash Beer July 25, 2001

Zero is a hero July 13, 2001 American brew wins in London

Scottish island's summer brew beats British 'Belgians' and 'Germans' June 1, 2001

Having a smashing time... March 1, 2001

A champion beer for Burns' Night January 24, 2001

Notes from my tasting room December 31, 2000 Winter beers

Christmas in London December 24, 2000 Facing up to success

From Ford cars to pints of Engine Oil November 2, 2000 A new winter ale from Scotland

Smell the blossoms while you can September 12, 2000 A bittersweet report from Hoppy Valley

Updates from August 2000 August 18, 2000 A Dublin pub opens in London, plus notes from my tasting room

How a Mild beat the Bitters August 2, 2000 The inside story on the Champion Beer of Britain

Notes from my tasting room, May 2000 May 23, 2000 Come try more than 20 beers from 7 countries

Greene King's Olde Suffolk February 1, 2000 Winter classic still made by blending old and young beers

Notes from my tasting room, September 1999 September 1, 1999 Come try beers from nine different countries

Britfest champ sets record August 4, 1999 Tasting notes from the Great British Beer Festival

An American brewer chooses Freedom in Britain September 18, 1998

Michael Jackson's report on the winners of this year's Great British Beer Festival October 1, 1997

England's latest Ringwood yeast beers and other delights October 1, 1997

New offerings from Marston's and McMullen's October 1, 1997

Flying Fish and High Point, in New Jersey October 1, 1997

Notes from my tasting room, September 1999 September 1, 1999 Come try beers from nine different countries

United States

Did this article inspire the brewpub mayor? June 5, 2003

Reflections on a world record, as Washington gets a new beer bar January 24, 2003

9/11 One woman's steps to normality September 9, 2002 A closer look at some favorite New York pubs

The one point that was missed by American Heritage July 15, 2002 The U.S. has the world's best selection of beers, and that's the truth

Miller merger could be a good thing June 8, 2002 The future of the industry: Article based on the keynote speech at the Craft Brewers' Conference, in Cleveland, Ohio

Here's my take on a Top Ten American beers June 4, 2002

A favorite pub April 22, 2002

Huber of Wisconsin January 15, 2002 A personal tribute to the man who made Augsburger

The Rockies' rival to Rodenbach October 24, 2001

How Bert Grant Saved The World August 3, 2001 Bold beers were the perfect weapon

Shannon and the secret sisterhood February 19, 2001

Washington rally for Belgian beer January 22, 2001

Why I would rather be in Alaska January 2, 2001

Coming for the holidays... November 6, 2000 America's first 'Cave Beer'

Ask Michael October 26, 2000 Half a dozen questions put by Marty Jones, a writer on the Denver weekly "Westword" - and the answers, unedited and uncut

Judging at the GABF October 10, 2000

Notes from the road December 1998 January 30, 1999 Belgian styles, refreshing lagers and plenty more from small breweries

I would do Conan's TV show again December 18, 1998 Should I have known better? What do you think?

Notes from the road: Minnesota, Chicago, Baltimore, New York October 28, 1998 Last two weeks October, 1998

GABF Notes: Delights from a brewery in hop country October 5, 1998 GABF Tasting Notes: Oct. 5, 1998, Seattle, Washington

More discoveries from the GABF, and hot homebrews too October 1, 1997

Two small beers from big brewers October 1, 1997

Notes from Denver and the GABF October 1, 1997

A stocking-full of Christmas beers October 1, 1997

Recently tasted, at the newish Climax micro-brewery, Roselle Park, New Jersey October 1, 1997

A visit to the Macfarlane Brewing Company, Phoenix, Arizona October 1, 1997

Three heartland breweries October 1, 1997

Two tasty recommendations from Michael Jackson October 1, 1997

Notes from Michael Jackson, on a visit to the Chicago area October 1, 1997

Newly tasted in Montana October 1, 1997

New tastes from Texas October 1, 1997

By date

Beer Time Travel with the Beer Hunter.

Tasting Notes in date order

Did this article inspire the brewpub mayor? June 5, 2003

Don't fight: Just choose ten great beers from Germany May 12, 2003 Standing up to be counted

The empire strikes back March 3, 2003 Ethnic beers in Britain

Why Dollar celebrates tonight January 25, 2003

Reflections on a world record, as Washington gets a new beer bar January 24, 2003

Belgians invade France: It's another beer war altogether January 24, 2003 Personal commentary by frontline reporter Michael Jackson

Santa Claus upstaged by new Eisbock December 17, 2002

The breaking of Brakspear's: Succeeding by stealth September 10, 2002

9/11 One woman's steps to normality September 9, 2002 A closer look at some favorite New York pubs

HopDevil wins at GBBF August 7, 2002

The one point that was missed by American Heritage July 15, 2002 The U.S. has the world's best selection of beers, and that's the truth

A diplomatic drink July 9, 2002

Miller merger could be a good thing June 8, 2002 The future of the industry: Article based on the keynote speech at the Craft Brewers' Conference, in Cleveland, Ohio

Here's my take on a Top Ten American beers June 4, 2002

Does the world understand Czech beers? May 20, 2002 (Even the famous ones)

A favorite pub April 22, 2002

Where next for the Maven of Malt? March 4, 2002

Dorothy Goodbody's the girl for me FEB 11, 2002

Hunting the highest beer February 4, 2002

Spring beer winners January 31, 2002

Glass of '47 January 23, 2002

Can big be beautiful? January 23, 2002

Here's what they did with the beer January 23, 2002 They called it Double Scotch

Huber of Wisconsin January 15, 2002 A personal tribute to the man who made Augsburger

Prague abbey's new brewpub offers classic lagers January 7, 2002

Mr Heineken dies January 4, 2002 His family business created the most international beer

Post-holiday headaches? January 2, 2002 Hangovers can be just too painful to discuss

Thanking God for a 'precious' beer December 15, 2001

New York and London say it with beer December 10, 2001

Sound bites November 29, 2001 In the week that Interbrew seemed thirsty yet again

'The Beer Gallery' ... November 27, 2001

Notes from my tasting room: Starting with Samichlaus November 7, 2001

The Rockies' rival to Rodenbach October 24, 2001

Ale Cask Whisky? So what did they do with all that beer? September 16, 2001 Caledonian Brewery and the makers of Glenfiddich have been fraternising

James Squire Porter September 1, 2001

Herold Bohemian Black Lager August 31, 2001

Vrak August 21, 2001

How Bert Grant Saved The World August 3, 2001 Bold beers were the perfect weapon

A tale of two countries August 1, 2001

Mash Beer July 25, 2001

Looking for the King of Beers... July 15, 2001 ...in the lagering cellars of Budapest, Hungary

Zero is a hero July 13, 2001 American brew wins in London

Popping corks in Antwerp July 2, 2001

Gulpener Korenwolf June 19, 2001

Scottish island's summer brew beats British 'Belgians' and 'Germans' June 1, 2001

Das feine Hofmark Pilsener May 22, 2001

Taking the waters? May 21, 2001 How a country brewery became a giant

It happened in Monterrey May 3, 2001 In a visit to a brewery in Mexico the secret of eternal youth is discovered

Great Beer Festivals: A new frontier May 1, 2001

Blessed by Playboy April 17, 2001

Casta Morena April 2, 2001

American brewer's Irish beer wins in Britain March 14, 2001 Franciscans do well for St Patrick's

Czeching out the harvest March 11, 2001 Pilsen and Budweis are cities in Bohemia...but the great barley comes from the state next door

Wellington County Iron Duke March 2, 2001

Having a smashing time... March 1, 2001

Shannon and the secret sisterhood February 19, 2001

Rodenbach juggles its tuns February 14, 2001 A visit to the brewery reveals some promising sensibilites

A champion beer for Burns' Night January 24, 2001

Washington rally for Belgian beer January 22, 2001

St Bernardus Tripel January 21, 2001

Why I would rather be in Alaska January 2, 2001

Notes from my tasting room December 31, 2000 Winter beers

Hoepfner Porter December 30, 2000

Christmas in London December 24, 2000 Facing up to success

A devilish Christmas in Austria December 11, 2000

A new Frog hops into France November 29, 2000

Coming for the holidays... November 6, 2000 America's first 'Cave Beer'

From Ford cars to pints of Engine Oil November 2, 2000 A new winter ale from Scotland

Lion Stout November 1, 2000

Some beers for Halloween October 29, 2000

Ask Michael October 26, 2000 Half a dozen questions put by Marty Jones, a writer on the Denver weekly "Westword" - and the answers, unedited and uncut

Judging at the GABF October 10, 2000

News: Samichlaus is back October 4, 2000 Notes from the road, October, 2000

James Squire Amber Ale October 1, 2000

Belgium's beery weekend September 21, 2000

Smell the blossoms while you can September 12, 2000 A bittersweet report from Hoppy Valley

Maisel's Weisse Original August 31, 2000

Going for Gose August 31, 2000 Reporting live from Leipzig, on a major new brewpub reviving a classic style

Updates from August 2000 August 18, 2000 A Dublin pub opens in London, plus notes from my tasting room

How a Mild beat the Bitters August 2, 2000 The inside story on the Champion Beer of Britain

Malheur July 31, 2000

Notes from the road, July 2000 July 15, 2000

Herold Svelte June 29, 2000