International news

May 10, 2008: New Zealand's Twisted Hop brewpub is brewing a lager. It will be served on draught from tanks visible in the upstairs bar. Currently lagering, it is a German-style Pilsener with "a New Zealand twist". Heavily hopped, it will be full of flavour thanks togenerous additions of Nelson Sauvin hops, which will give it a gooseberry aroma. It will be called Sauvin Pilsner.

April 2, 2008: Brooklyn Brewery is celebrating the coming of spring with Brewmaster's Reserve beer, Brooklynator Doppelbock. This bready, crisp German-style beer will go well with pork, duck, sausages, and full-flavored cheeses. Coming soo will be Brooklyn Summer Ale, an annual seasonal favourite.

March 26, 2008: The Michigan Brewers Guild has released Michigan, The Great Beer State, which spotlights the state’s microbreweries and brewpubs. The publication includes a breweries and outlets map, beer and food matching guide, a list of brewing ingredients and styles, details about Michigan Craft Beer Month, dates of beer festivals and, of course, information about the guild itself.