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.
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.
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
Why I would rather be in Alaska January 2, 2001
Notes from Denver and the GABF October 1, 1997
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
Santa Claus upstaged by new Eisbock December 17, 2002
How a Mild beat the Bitters August 2, 2000 The inside story on the Champion Beer of Britain
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
James Squire Porter September 1, 2001
Hoepfner Porter December 30, 2000
Dorothy Goodbody's the girl for me February 11, 2002
Lion Stout November 1, 2000
St Bernardus Tripel January 21, 2001
Glass of '47 January 23, 2002
Scottish island's summer brew beats British 'Belgians' and 'Germans' June 1, 2001
Wittekerke May 31, 2000
Notes from my tasting room: Starting with Samichlaus November 7, 2001
Notes from my tasting room December 31, 2000
A stocking-full of Christmas beers October 1, 1997
Positively the last of winter brews Ooctober 1, 1997
Three winter latecomers from diverse locations October 1, 1997
Gulpener Korenwolf June 19, 2001
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.
Why I would rather be in Alaska January 2, 2001
Notes from the road December 1998 January 30, 1999 Belgian styles, refreshing lagers and plenty more from small breweries
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
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
Scottish island's summer brew beats British 'Belgians' and 'Germans' June 1, 2001
Notes from the road, July 2000 July 15, 2000
Notes from the road, July 2000 July 15, 2000
A devilish Christmas in Austria December 11, 2000
Spring beer winners January 31, 2002
Scottish island's summer brew beats British 'Belgians' and 'Germans' June 1, 2001
Going for Gose August 31, 2000 Reporting live from Leipzig, on a major new brewpub reviving a classic style
How Bert Grant Saved The World August 3, 2001 Bold beers were the perfect weapon
Notes from my tasting room, May 2000 May 23, 2000 Come try more than 20 beers from 7 countries
Here's what they did with the beer January 23, 2002 They called it Double Scotch
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 my tasting room, January 2000 January 18, 2000 Warming beers for a mid-winter night
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
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
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
Notes from my tasting room: Starting with Samichlaus November 7, 2001
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
Sound bites November 29, 2001 In the week that Interbrew seemed thirsty yet again
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 Morena April 2, 2001
New tastes from Texas October 1, 1997
Czeching out the harvest March 11, 2001 Pilsen and Budweis are cities in Bohemia...but the great barley comes from the state next door
Lion Stout November 1, 2000
GABF Notes: Delights from a brewery in hop country October 5, 1998 GABF Tasting Notes: Oct. 5, 1998, Seattle, Washington
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
It happened in Monterrey May 3, 2001 In a visit to a brewery in Mexico the secret of eternal youth is discovered
Wittekerke May 31, 2000
Notes from the road, July 2000 July 15, 2000
From Seattle to Minnesota, with stops between October 9, 1998
Updates from August 2000 August 18, 2000 A Dublin pub opens in London, plus notes from my tasting room
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'
Thanking God for a 'precious' beer December 15, 2001
Thanking God for a 'precious' beer December 15, 2001
Notes from Michael Jackson, on a visit to the Chicago area October 1, 1997
Flying Fish and High Point, in New Jersey October 1, 1997
Updates from August 2000 August 18, 2000 A Dublin pub opens in London, plus notes from my tasting room
American brewer's Irish beer wins in Britain March 14, 2001 Franciscans do well for St Patrick's
An American brewer chooses Freedom in Britain September 18, 1998
A new Frog hops into France November 29, 2000
Notes from my tasting room December 31, 2000 Winter beers
Notes from Michael Jackson, on a visit to the Chicago area October 1, 1997
Newly tasted in Montana October 1, 1997
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
Dorothy Goodbody's the girl for me February 11, 2002
Gulpener Korenwolf June 19, 2001
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
HopDevil wins at GBBF August 7, 2002
Mr Heineken dies January 4, 2002 His family business created the most international beer
Herold Bohemian Black Lager August 31, 2001
Herold Svelte June 29, 2000
Flying Fish and High Point, in New Jersey October 1, 1997
Hoepfner Porter December 30, 2000
Notes from my tasting room, January 2000 January 18, 2000 Warming beers for a mid-winter night
Das feine Hofmark Pilsener May 22, 2001
How a Mild beat the Bitters August 2, 2000 The inside story on the Champion Beer of Britain
More discoveries from the GABF, and hot homebrews too October 1, 1997
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 of Wisconsin January 15, 2002 A personal tribute to the man who made Augsburger
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
Notes from the road December 1998 January 30, 1999 Belgian styles, refreshing lagers and plenty more from small 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
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
Some beers for Halloween October 29, 2000
Prague abbey's new brewpub offers classic lagers January 7, 2002
Newly tasted in Montana October 1, 1997
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
Here's my take on a Top Ten American beers June 4, 2002
Belgium's beery weekend September 21, 2000
Two small beers from big brewers October 1, 1997
A visit to the Macfarlane Brewing Company, Phoenix, Arizona October 1, 1997
Mahr's Bräu Ungespundet hefetrüb September 10, 1999
Maisel's Weisse Original August 31, 2000
Popping corks in Antwerp July 2, 2001
Malheur July 31, 2000
James Squire Porter September 1, 2001
James Squire Amber Ale October 1, 2000
Zero is a hero July 13, 2001 American brew wins in London
Belgium's beery weekend September 21, 2000
Mash Beer July 25, 2001
Zero is a hero July 13, 2001 American brew wins in London
Notes from my tasting room, May 2000 May 23, 2000 Come try more than 20 beers from 7 countries
Notes from Michael Jackson, on a visit to the Chicago area October 1, 1997
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
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
Notes from the road December 1998 January 30, 1999 Belgian styles, refreshing lagers and plenty more from small breweries
Hunting the highest beer February 4, 2002
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
Judging at the GABF October 10, 2000
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
Blessed by Playboy April 17, 2001
Three winter latecomers from diverse locations October 1, 1997
Tasted recently on a wintry visit to Sweden October 1, 1997
A tale of two countries August 1, 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
Here's my take on a Top Ten American beers June 4, 2002
Where next for the Maven of Malt? March 4, 2002
Three heartland breweries October 1, 1997
Coming for the holidays... November 6, 2000 America's first 'Cave Beer'
A champion beer for Burns' Night January 24, 2001
Three heartland breweries October 1, 1997
Bavarian beers for all seasons September 17, 1994 Munich's Oktoberfest is a good excuse to visit the city and its Alpine hinterland
Popping corks in Antwerp July 2, 2001
Scottish island's summer brew beats British 'Belgians' and 'Germans' June 1, 2001
Judging at the GABF October 10, 2000
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
Two tasty recommendations from Michael Jackson October 1, 1997
Don't fight: Just choose ten great beers from Germany May 12, 2003 Standing up to be counted
Scottish island's summer brew beats British 'Belgians' and 'Germans' June 1, 2001
Great Beer Festivals: A new frontier May 1, 2001
The Rockies' rival to Rodenbach October 24, 2001
Judging at the GABF OCT 10, 2000
Blessed by Playboy April 17, 2001
Rodenbach juggles its tuns February 14, 2001 A visit to the brewery reveals some promising sensibilites
Tasted recently on a wintry visit to Sweden October 1, 1997
Notes from the road, July 2000 July 15, 2000
A stocking-full of Christmas beers October 1, 1997
From Seattle to Minnesota, with stops between October 9, 1998
Shannon and the secret sisterhood February 19, 2001
Notes from my tasting room: Starting with Samichlaus November 7, 2001
Notes from my tasting room December 31, 2000 Winter beers
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
Notes from my tasting room: Starting with Samichlaus November 7, 2001
Vrak August 21, 2001
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
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 Tripel January 21, 2001
From Seattle to Minnesota, with stops between October 9, 1998
Where next for the Maven of Malt? March 4, 2002
Smell the blossoms while you can September 12, 2000 A bittersweet report from Hoppy Valley
New tastes from Texas October 1, 1997
England's latest Ringwood yeast beers and other delights October 1, 1997
New tastes from Texas October 1, 1997
Where next for the Maven of Malt? March 4, 2002
Britfest champ sets record August 4, 1999 Tasting notes from the Great British Beer Festival
More discoveries from the GABF, and hot homebrews too October 1, 1997
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
Taking the waters? May 21, 2001 How a country brewery became a giant
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
Three heartland breweries October 1, 1997
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
Newly tasted in Montana October 1, 1997
Some beers for Halloween October 29, 2000
Dorothy Goodbody's the girl for me February 11, 2002
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
How a Mild beat the Bitters August 2, 2000 The inside story on the Champion Beer of Britain
New York and London say it with beer December 10, 2001
Christmas in London December 24, 2000 Facing up to success
Zero is a hero July 13, 2001 American brew wins in London
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.
James Squire Porter September 1, 2001
James Squire Amber Ale October 1, 2000
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
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
Wellington County Iron Duke March 2, 2001
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
Glass of '47 January 23, 2002
Can big be beautiful? January 23, 2002
Great Beer Festivals: A new frontier May 1, 2001
A new Frog hops into France November 29, 2000
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
Looking for the King of Beers... July 15, 2001 ...in the lagering cellars of Budapest, Hungary
American brewer's Irish beer wins in Britain March 14, 2001 Franciscans do well for St Patrick's
Post-holiday headaches? January 2, 2002 Hangovers can be just too painful to discuss
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
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
Lion Stout November 1, 2000
Vrak August 21, 2001
Tasted recently on a wintry visit to Sweden October 1, 1997
Hunting the highest beer February 4, 2002
Apparent death of Santa Claus December 1, 1998
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
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
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
Beer Time Travel with the Beer Hunter.
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
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
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
Wittekerke May 31, 2000
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, January 2000 January 18, 2000 Warming beers for a mid-winter night
Mahr's Bräu Ungespundet hefetrüb September 10, 1999
Cristal Alken September 7, 1999 A Czech-style classic from Belgium
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
Belgium's Great Beers July 30, 1999 Your guide to enjoying the country and its beers
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?
Apparent death of Santa Claus December 1, 1998
Notes from the road: Minnesota, Chicago, Baltimore, New York October 28, 1998 Last two weeks October, 1998
From Seattle to Minnesota, with stops between October 9, 1998
GABF Notes: Delights from a brewery in hop country October 5, 1998 GABF Tasting Notes: Oct. 5, 1998, Seattle, Washington
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
Tasted recently on a wintry visit to Sweden October 1, 1997
More discoveries from the GABF, and hot homebrews too October 1, 1997
England's latest Ringwood yeast beers and other delights October 1, 1997
Two small beers from big brewers October 1, 1997
Notes from Denver and the GABF October 1, 1997
New offerings from Marston's and McMullen's October 1, 1997
A stocking-full of Christmas beers October 1, 1997
Six from the Netherlands 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
Positively the last of winter brews October 1, 1997
Newly tasted in Montana October 1, 1997
New tastes from Texas October 1, 1997
Flying Fish and High Point, in New Jersey October 1, 1997
Three winter latecomers from diverse locations October 1, 1997
Bavarian beers for all seasons September 17, 1994 Munich's Oktoberfest is a good excuse to visit the city and its Alpine hinterland