Matt Osgood
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We Asked 13 Winemakers: What’s Your Go-To Beer?
We asked 13 winemakers to name their go-to beers. Read on to find out what’s really quenching their thirsts after a day in the vineyard. → Read More
We Asked 10 Beer Pros: What's the Best Ballpark Beer for Baseball Season?
Ten beer pros weigh in on the best brews you can find at the ballpark, from newly discovered prospects to perennial all-stars. → Read More
Mexican Lagers Are a State of Mind More Than a Beer Style
Beers like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, and Dos Equis sell remarkably well in America, crossing the threshold of millions of barrels sold stateside. → Read More
Stainless-Steel-Fermented, Mixed-Culture Saisons Deserve to Step Out of the Shadows
Ever wondered about the difference between oak- and stainless steel-aged farmhouse ales? Read on for the differences between the two methods. → Read More
Averie Swanson Starts a New Chapter in Chicago
Averie Swanson, the former head brewer at Jester King in Austin, starts a new chapter in the Chicago beer scene with Keeping Together. → Read More
We Asked 10 Brewers: What Music Is Playing in the Brewhouse?
Whether funk or hip hop, breweries use music to inspire creativity, convey their identity to patrons, and provide a daily soundtrack. Here's what's playing. → Read More
Exploring the Emerging, Community-Oriented Craft Beer Scene in New Hampshire
Often overshadowed by New England craft beer destinations Vermont and Massachusetts, New Hampshire's new fleet of craft breweries is putting its local communities first. Find the best ones to travel to in this guide. → Read More
Coastal Views and Killer Brews: Six of the Best Beachy Beercation Destinations
The best beach beercation destinations aren’t limited to the east and west coasts of America; there are beach towns with craft beer scenes all over the interior of the country, too. Here are six of our favorites. → Read More
It's Time to Start Treating Southern California as a Serious Wine Destination
If someone you knew were planning a trip to California wine country in previous years, it meant they were going to Napa or Sonoma (or, perhaps, both). Now, a new generation of winemakers in a small patch of Southern California real estate is looking to change that. Temecula Valley lies in the southeast corner of … → Read More
Off Color’s Quirky John Laffler Might be a Genius
Contributor Matt Osgood talks to Off Color Brewing’s co-founder John Laffler, who revels in eccentricity and yeast-driven brews. → Read More
A Third-Generation Woodworker in Rural Maine Deals in Barrels and Craft Beer Controversy
River Drive sells custom barrels to Allagash, Deschutes, Bells, and many others. Its founder Matt Albrecht uses patented technology to infuse them with flavors, inspiring some to call them "Frankenbarrels." Explore the controversy here. → Read More
A 'Weird Artist in a Dirty Bus' Has a 48-State Roadmap to Thwart Negativity in Craft Beer
Heidi Geist, an artist who has created labels for J.Wakefield, Bissell Brewing Co., and others is embarking on a road trip to visit breweries, create dialogue, and combat negativity in craft beer. Read her story and mission now. → Read More
Beer Has Always Been Political, So Stop Telling Brewers to 'Stick to Beer'
While Founders, Oxbow, and Monday Night try to evade political controversy, other breweries are unafraid to make their beliefs public. Does getting political help or hurt a brewery? Explore the answers in this feature story. → Read More
Baseball’s Beer and Champagne Shower Celebrations Face an Uncertain Future
The roles that beer, booze, and bubbly play in baseball evolve in tandem with American ideals. Learn where locker room beer and Champagne showers come from, and whether they might become obsolete as conscientious consumption rules the day. → Read More
Epic Fall Road Trip: New England Breweries Off the Beaten Path
There’s nothing better than a long autumn drive, stopping along the way at the best New England breweries. Read this list, pack the car and take a trip. → Read More
How Craft Breweries From Allagash to Half Acre Find Inspiration for New Brews
As craft beer becomes more competitive, smart breweries avoid chasing trends and find inspiration everywhere from travel to market research to the mind of their accountant. Learn more about how top craft brewers innovate in this reported feature. → Read More
'This Is a Good Fight': Four Breweries Making Charitable Moves for Lasting Change
There are some organizations taking a lead on what’s good in the brewing world, ignoring the status quo (and the Twitter feuds). Matt Osgood investigates four breweries with charitable initiatives. Read the story here. → Read More
'We Try Not to Chase After Scores': NFL Alums Are Making Wine and Crushing It
Dan Marino, Drew Bledsoe, and more former football players and NFL executives have started making wine. Is it any good? Get the story here. → Read More
Rosé Beer and Cider Were Inevitable, but Are They Any Good?
Ommegang, Crooked Stave, and Shacksbury are among the well-regarded brewers and cideries making rosé beers and ciders. Matt Osgood investigates why this is happening. Learn the historical and cultural roots of the trend, plus five excellent rosé beers and ciders to try. → Read More
Your Guide to Cape Cod's Emerging Craft Beer, Wine, and Distillery Scenes
Cape Cod has a new craft drinks scene. Discover the best beaches, bars, wineries, and taprooms in the beach destination with VinePair's travel guide. → Read More