Microbrewery

What's brewing in Israel's craft beer scene this summer?

From a World Cup lager to a bitter Jaffa orange ale, five Israeli craft beers are tested to find which brews truly deserve a place in your summer cooler.

|ByDOUG GREENER
FIVE DIFFERENT CANS for BeerBazaar American Lager depict iconic soccer players from past Mondials.
THE ICONIC Guinness Gates of Rainsford Street in Dublin

Wine Talk: Dark and lively Guinness

Just as it was thought that bitters and stouts were in terminal decline, Guinness has, within a few years, pirouetted, been rejuvenated, and suddenly become the chosen beer of a young generation.

|ByADAM MONTEFIORE
HAPOEL BEER, brewed by Ben Rabayov, comes in two styles of lagers: Dark and Light.

Bringing Israeli craft beer and micro-breweries to the wider public

Shuk HaBira event at the Jaffa Port brought together 15 micro- and home-brewers, attracting thousands of Israeli beer lovers.

|ByDOUG GREENER
THE THREE beers aged for five months in barrels that once held Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Imperial Porter by Negev, Strong Scotch Ale by Malka, and American Barley Wine by Herzl.

Reviewing the barrel-aged beers from Israeli craft breweries

Since most of the beers chosen for maturing are high alcohol by volume anyway, the barrel aging makes them darker, even more flavorful and often more boozy.

|ByDOUG GREENER

Now is the best time to be a beer lover in Israel

Although some may call it a “bear hug” rather than an embrace, there is a clear indication that big beer wants to become a part of the craft phenomenon.

AUGUST 19, 2021ByDOUG GREENER
Shapiro Brewery President Itzik Shapiro mans the taps at the Jerusalem Beer Festival.

Mixed brew – Germany and Israel to create ‘70’ beer

A new brew that will be known as ‘70’ to toast Israel on its 70th year of statehood.

JUNE 21, 2018ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
A worker prepares bottles of beer [File photo]

Brews news: Four breweries and their tasty new brews

Hoppy Hanukka is available (while it lasts) only at the Jem’s restaurants in Petah Tikva, Ramat Hahayal, Ra’anana, Kfar Saba, Caesarea and Modi’in.

DECEMBER 28, 2017ByDOUG GREENER
MATT NEILSON (left) and father Denny of Buster’s Brewery, with bottles of their apple cider