Pints for Prostates Delivers Men’s Health Message Using the Universal Language of Beer By Julie Bradford The symptoms of prostate cancer rarely show before the disease has progressed, but a simple PSA blood test can serve as an early warning and save mens lives. But how do you reach men in their late 30s and early 40s, when statistics show they often skip regular physicals and avoid doctors offices? Pints for Prostates is an awareness campaign designed to reach men through the universal language of beer. We want to communicate with them in a friendly and non-threatening way about the need for regular PSA testing, says Rick Lyke, the drinks writer for All About Beer Magazine and many other publications. Lyke was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February. Early detection is the key to fighting prostate cancer and a PSA test and a physical exam are the best method to catch it early. Click here to read more.   November 2008 edition with feature articles on... Poland: Lively Lagers and Imperiled Porters by Roger Protz In the 19th century, Polish brewing was transformed by two contradictory trends: the golden lagers from Bohemia; and rich, black porters from England. Today, one style is dominant, and the other hangs on by its fingertips. Leaders of the Free (Beer) World by Rick Lyke The long election ordeal is coming to an end. Before you cast your vote, take a look at history's Best and Worst Presidents -- when it comes to beer. You may be surprised at where your heroes stack up. And Now, For My Next Beer... by Lew Bryson Carry beer-pairing to new heights. No, not beer and food: beer and beer. Be mindful of the fine art of sequencing beers, and each pint-point in your evening will taste its best -- just the way the brewer hoped. Behind the Scenes at the GABF by Julie Johnson Bradford The well-oiled machine that is the Great American Beer Festival delivers an outstanding array of beers to around 46,000 visitors. It also presents more than 2,800 beers for evaluation by expert judges, and delivers the results like clockwork. How do they do it? BUYER'S GUIDE FOR BEER LOVERS: Wheat Beers Lively, spritzy, citrusy -- wheat beers get an extra lift from the addition of this elevating grain. Wheat beers range from light to dark, sessionable to potent, but they have in common a refreshing tartness and a wonderful affinity for food. Columns The Beer Enthusiast by Fred Eckhardt Lager Beer vs. Ale Beer -- Does It Matter? It's My Round by Ken Grossman Collective Memory Plus... Visiting the Pub • From Behind the Bar • In The Hopper • New on the Shelves • Pull up a Stool with Scott Vaccaro, Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. • Beer Talk • Beyond Beer • Homebrewing • Stylistically Speaking • Homebrewing • Beer Travelers • Beer Books • Market Place • A Beer Lover's Calendar   Subscribe to All About Beer Magazine and we'll ship you a free DVD, The American Brew, compliments of Here's To Beer. » Read more and watch a video clip

Updated: October 24, 2008 Better Beer: College Team Creating Anticancer Brew A group of Rice University students are using genetic engineering to create beer that contains resveratrol, a chemical in wine that's been shown to reduce cancer and heart disease in lab animals. [read more] Brewpubs — Now Saképubs? The first saké brewery/restaurant in the world outside of Japan has opened in Minneapolis. The new place, called moto-I, makes handcrafted sakés on-site and pairs them with Japanese food. [read more] » See all this week's stories in What's Brewing PULL UP A STOOL with Uli Bennewitz Read All About Beer Magazine's interview with Uli Bennewitz, Weeping Radish Farm Brewery Click here.