Andy Sparks has agreed to sell his local homebrew supply store, The Home Brewery, to friend and fellow Basic Brewing Radio collaborator Steve Wilkes.
Author: By Brian Sorensen
Core opens new pub in downtown Springdale
Core’s new Springdale location joins its other brewery-branded pubs in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, North Little Rock, and one located inside Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.
Arkansas brewing industry is older than you might think
It’s tempting to view Arkansas beer as a new phenomenon, but the state’s brewing industry is much older than you might think.
Talking beer, baseball, and social media with Boulevard Brewing Company’s Jeremy Danner
Back before 2011 the closest thing to local beer came courtesy of Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City.
NWA Beer Week events around the corner
Several events are hosted by the Fayetteville Ale Trail, while others are coordinated by the individual breweries themselves.
The dark side of beer
If you’re accustomed to drinking paler styles of beer, you might be pleasantly surprised by the complex nature of stouts. Fortunately, there are several opportunities to experiment with the dark side of beer right here in Northwest Arkansas.
Pale ale lit the way
Beer trends will come and go, but in the end there will always be pale ale. Make sure you get to know your local brewer’s take on this pioneering style.
Onyx brings national attention to the local coffee scene
There’s a sense of state pride when competing on the national stage. Onyx regularly goes toe-to-toe with roasters from more established coffee cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Black Apple Crossing recognized as top spot, distribution coming
Hard apple cider seems to have found an audience in Northwest Arkansas.
Fossil Cove to host Arkansas’ first winter beer festival Feb. 6 in Fayetteville
You’ll have to dress warm, but you won’t have to wait for spring to arrive to enjoy a good beer festival.
New Province Brewing Company nears opening day
Derek McEnroe is putting the finishing touches on his brand new brewery and taproom, which is expected soon to open sometime in mid- to late-January.
Giving thanks for local beer
It’s the time of year to slow down and show gratitude for the special people, places, and things in our lives. So here we give thanks for all the wonderful beer now available in Northwest Arkansas.
Clown Shoes Beer arrives in Northwest Arkansas
Clown Shoes has taken off quickly, due in large part to its focus on intense flavors and a flair for highly-detailed imagery on its packaging.
Catching up with Saddlebock: New canning line, business restructuring, and more
We recently caught up with Steve Rehbock to get an update on how things are going for him and his team at Saddlebock Brewery.
The Home Brewery celebrates 20 years in business
The region has changed dramatically since Andy Sparks first started selling small quantities of malt, hops, and yeast to area homebrewers.
