Joshua M. Bernstein
Journalist. Author. Words: Imbibe, NY Times, Wall Street Journal + more.
Organic Growth | Imbibe Magazine
Organic Growth | Imbibe Magazine
Let's Drink Beer in Europe with Josh!
Let's Drink Beer in Europe with Josh!
How Craft Beer Bottle Shops Are Adapting to a Post-Boom Market | SevenFifty Daily
How Craft Beer Bottle Shops Are Adapting to a Post-Boom Market | SevenFifty Daily
Roller Coaster to Reset | Imbibe
Roller Coaster to Reset | Imbibe
The Value Meal Comes to the Brewery | VinePair
The Value Meal Comes to the Brewery | VinePair
Late last year, the management team at Three Roads Brewing, which operates taprooms in Farmville and Lynchburg, Va., considered the McDonald’s McValue Menu. It delivered dependable daily deals, such as crispy chicken sandwiches and double cheeseburgers for around $3 each. Why not create a similar value-driven beer menu for Three Roads? During December’s holiday season, Three Roads introduced the “Mile Marker 5” value menu offering pints of four different beers, including a kölsch and light lager, for $5 every day.
6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2026 | SevenFifty Daily
6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2026 | SevenFifty Daily
The 26 Best New Breweries of 2025, According to Beer Pros | VinePair
The 26 Best New Breweries of 2025, According to Beer Pros | VinePair
As a writer, finding negative narratives in craft beer is a breeze. Sales are declining. Closures are climbing. Let’s blame all those IPAs! Or Gen Z! Or THC! Instead of focusing on deflating news, though, this story is centered on an uplift. Even in a challenging year, brewers are still pushing forward to open new breweries by capitalizing on inexpensive used equipment and taking over vacant brewing spaces and taprooms. If restaurants can reinvent former kitchens, breweries can also take over brew kettles to ferment new futures.
A Dark Turn: The New World of Stouts | Imbibe Magazine
A Dark Turn: The New World of Stouts | Imbibe Magazine
How craft brewers are respecting the stour beer style’s traditional roots while exploring its possibilities for today’s drinkers.
Can't Risk a Hangover? These ‘Mid-Strength’ Beers Are for You | The Wall Street Journal
Can't Risk a Hangover? These ‘Mid-Strength’ Beers Are for You | The Wall Street Journal
You love the taste of a craft beer—but not the headache that comes with it. These lower-ABV brews deliver the flavor and still leave you in fighting form to mow the lawn.
After the Flood: How Asheville’s Breweries Are Rebuilding | Imbibe
After the Flood: How Asheville’s Breweries Are Rebuilding | Imbibe
Last September, Hurricane Helene marked the second calamity to befall Asheville, North Carolina's brewing and hospitality industry in the last five years. The pandemic forced breweries into survival mode, pivoting to stay in business while staying at a safe distance. The federal government provided
Plenty of Bands Collaborate With Breweries. Which Cans Rock? | The Wall Street Journal
Plenty of Bands Collaborate With Breweries. Which Cans Rock? | The Wall Street Journal
Newcastle Brown Ale Returns to America as an Import | VinePair
Newcastle Brown Ale Returns to America as an Import | VinePair
Why Craft Brewers Are Migrating From Cities to Suburbs | Imbibe
Why Craft Brewers Are Migrating From Cities to Suburbs | Imbibe
Contributing editor Josh Bernstein takes a look at why and how breweries are migrating from the cities to the suburbs.
How Costco’s Kirkland Signature Beer Finally Hit the Mark | The Wall Street Journal
How Costco’s Kirkland Signature Beer Finally Hit the Mark | The Wall Street Journal
5 Good Reasons to Save Money on Store-Brand Beer—from Costco to Trader Joe’s | The Wall Street Journal
5 Good Reasons to Save Money on Store-Brand Beer—from Costco to Trader Joe’s | The Wall Street Journal
The price is certainly right, and chains have gotten serious about their private-label beers. These are the cans to stock your fridge with now.
What Happened to Magic Hat #9? | VinePair
What Happened to Magic Hat #9? | VinePair
It’s shocking to hear about an old friend’s supposed death on Reddit. A couple months ago, coffee in hand, I found myself reading about the purported end of Magic Hat’s flagship beer, the apricot-scented pale ale #9. According to the post, the brand’s parent company, FIFCO USA, was ceasing production of the trailblazer born in Burlington, Vt., in the mid-1990s. The brand and its psychedelic aesthetics helped introduce generations of New England beer drinkers to flavorful beer. “This was my go-to in my 20s!” Lee Lord, the head brewer at Narragansett Beer, told me via Instagram message.
Much Ado About Nothing | Imbibe
Much Ado About Nothing | Imbibe
Many of today’s producers are now betting big on nonalcoholic beer. Josh Bernstein digs into this rapidly evolving part of the beer world.
The Evolution of the Columbus Beer Scene | Columbus Monthly
The Evolution of the Columbus Beer Scene | Columbus Monthly
All the Light Moves: In Search of Sales and New Customers, Breweries Embrace Light Lagers | First Key Consulting
All the Light Moves: In Search of Sales and New Customers, Breweries Embrace Light Lagers | First Key Consulting
Many breweries are now producing light lagers to meet the growing consumer demand for low-calorie, easy-to-drink beers. These light lagers provide a refreshing alternative for beer enthusiasts and often feature unique ingredients and branding to stand out in the market. Breweries see these offerings as a way to attract a broader customer base and provide an approachable option in their taprooms and retail spaces.
6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 | SevenFifty Daily
6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 | SevenFifty Daily
For Him, the Beer in Your Hand Is the End of the Story | The New York Times
For Him, the Beer in Your Hand Is the End of the Story | The New York Times
Has the Craft Beer Industry’s Keg Finally Kicked? | The New York Times
Has the Craft Beer Industry’s Keg Finally Kicked? | The New York Times
The Newest Regional IPA Styles You Should Know | VinePair
The Newest Regional IPA Styles You Should Know | VinePair
Tacos & Beer: Fueling the Yakima Valley's Hop Harvest | CraftBeer.com
Tacos & Beer: Fueling the Yakima Valley's Hop Harvest | CraftBeer.com
Just Want a Cold Beer—or Something More Serious? Either Way, You’ll Love These Pilsners | Wall Street Journal
Just Want a Cold Beer—or Something More Serious? Either Way, You’ll Love These Pilsners | Wall Street Journal
Buns of Steel | CraftBeer.com
Buns of Steel | CraftBeer.com
The New Economics of Craft Beer | SevenFifty Daily
The New Economics of Craft Beer | SevenFifty Daily
Can a Brewery Make Good Wine? These Beer Makers Say Yes. | The New York Tomes
Can a Brewery Make Good Wine? These Beer Makers Say Yes. | The New York Tomes
After a Boom, Craft Beer Considers a New Creed: Less Is More | The New York Times
After a Boom, Craft Beer Considers a New Creed: Less Is More | The New York Times
The Real Mystery of Bud Light | The Atlantic
The Real Mystery of Bud Light | The Atlantic
Beer and Body Slams, as Craft Brewers and Wrestlers Get in the Ring | The New York Times
Beer and Body Slams, as Craft Brewers and Wrestlers Get in the Ring | The New York Times
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