Beer

New Israeli craft beers tell stories of war, recovery, and creativity

From light lagers to imperial stouts, Israel’s new craft beers offer unique flavors and stories in every sip.

The brewer of four Shomron beers says that brewing is what cured him from post-trauma after many years of active combat duty.
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From Korean beauty to pear beer: Launches that bring a little excitement to life

Pear Beer, Shapira Brewery

Israel’s tastiest news and everything new on the shelves

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Sip by the sea: a local’s guide to San Diego’s beachside breweries


Qatar, FIFA backtrack on sale of alcohol during World Cup

The decision marks a last-minute reversal that raised questions among some supporters about the host country's ability to deliver on promises to fans.

  An English fan drinks beer before a World Cup match at a cafe in Moscow, Russia on July 3, 2018

Can drinking beer actually be good for your health?

Middle-aged women who consume up to two servings of beer a day have stronger bones, compared to women who abstain from drinking beer.

 People drinking beer in a group

Which beers should you pair with which foods under the sukkah?

Since the Mesopotamians and the Egyptians began to brew it over 5,000 years ago, beer was always meant to go with food. See what interesting combinations you can come up with, and chag sameach! 

 HOP GURU IPA from the Shevet Brewstillery: Balances the sweetness of many foods; perfect with pizza and flavor-intense dishes.

What does Oktoberfest look like after a 2-year-COVID-break? The internet tells

Oktoberfest, the world's largest beer festival, runs from September 17 to October 3. Here's how it's going so far.

A visitor cheers after finishing a mug of beer during the official opening the world's largest beer festival, the 187th Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 17, 2022.

Israeli distillery gains new aromas in whisky through aging and beer

A new phenomenon: Whisky aged in beer barrels, which held beer aged in whisky barrels.

 FOUR WHISKIES from the M&H Art & Craft series.

Boston’s Jews are getting a ‘Jewish tavern’ to study religious text and drink beer

The Boston Lehrhaus is expected to open after the High Holidays this fall.

 The Lehrhaus is inspired in part by Frankfurt's Jewish House of Free Study, where intellectuals of the early 20th century like Bertha Pappenheim, Leo Lowenthal, and Martin Buber lectured and learned

Wine Talk: Give that man a Goldstar

Here’s to Goldstar, after 72 years, still going strong! 

 A TASTING of Goldstar beers held at the brewery.

Seventh Tekoa Beer Festival garners a crowd of 3,000 in Gush Etzion

Israelis attended the event from all parts of the country in order to try beers from 15 local breweries.

 Seventh Tekoa Beer Festival garners a crowd of 3,000 in Gush Etzion.

Bands and beer abound in Jerusalem Beer Festival

The festival also boasts a slate of international beer companies including German brands like ‘Köstritzer’ and the Dutch ale company ‘Trappe la.’

 Beer fest Jerusalem 2022

Jerusalem Beer Festival (‘Ir Habira’) opens the capital’s summer season

“We wanted the Jerusalem Beer Festival to open the capital’s summer events season rather than close it,” said organizer Eli Giladi.

 Enjoying their suds at the 2021 Beer Festival.