There's no doubt about it: Homebrewing is on the rise, thanks in part to the DIY movement in the food and drink world, as well as a growing interest in independent beer brewing worldwide. In 2011, The ...

I write about beer; therefore, I drink a lot of beer. My husband and neighbors, who are also close friends, often come along for the ride. Our best ideas, as a matter of fact, often are conceived over ...

, Jeff Carlson brews his own — from the palest lagers and ales to the heartiest stouts. "With a little know-how, some basic ingredients and the right equipment, you can make great-tasting beer at home ...

*You may have noticed that I'm something of a skeptic about small-scale urban agriculture interventions. But this one? This is different. 'Cause it's beer! Small-scale stills and illicit breweries ...