July 2006 Volume 27, Number 3

Features

Does Washington Lack Hometown Spirit?
by Greg Kitsock

When Gary Heurich decided to revive Washington, DC’s brewing tradition 20 years ago, the eager 29-year-old with the handlebar mustache figured he would have his own brewery up and running ...

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
by Paul Ruschmann

For many years, baseball has been my constant companion. Our friendship dates back to when I was six and—stop me if you’ve heard this before—my father took me to see ...

Belgium’s Poperinge Beer District
by Mike Tessier

This Flemish area of Belgium, nicknamed “Hoppeland,” is nestled against the French border and, in a country known for more than 800 beers, has the distinctive honor of being called ...

Waves of Grain
by Daniel Bradford, Julie Bradford, with Lauren Clark

Temperatures rise. The ocean beckons. Baseball bats crack. Porch swings creak. Kids chase each other around the back yard. Fireflies dot the night darkness. Ah, must be the season of ...