Ben Keene

Ben Keene

Author of a brewery travel guide and the former editor of BeerAdvocate, Ben Keene has worked in the beer industry as a writer, editor, tour guide, sales rep, and marketing manager. He has also judged beer competitions across the United States and his features, interviews, and reporting about beer have appeared in a range of publications including VinePair, Craft Beer & Brewing, Sip, All About Beer, and Beer Connoisseur.

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  • Several Customers standing in front of a tap list at a bar

    Getting Over Your Fear of Commitment: Why We Should Be More Loyal to the Beers We Love

    Spend any amount of time at a bar, restaurant, or bottle shop in Western Washington and you’re bound to notice…

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  • Black and white photo of a chalkboard menu above tap lines with many beer names.

    Simplify Your Way to Success by Brewing Fewer Beers

    It’s hardly a secret that craft beer’s production volume is on the decline. After ending up down 1% in 2023,…

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  • Intoxicating Bangkok

    Intoxicating Bangkok

    In the capitol of Thailand, there’s a new kind of temple in town dedicated to matching traditional dishes with beer…

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  • The Cannibal Beer and Butcher

    The Cannibal

    …overcast with a chilling wind foreshadowing the approach of winter. I wanted something warming, something beguiling. An escapist drink. As…

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  • Great American Beer Festival 2012

    The Great American Beer Festival 2012: A Look Back

    The buzz for this annual gathering of brewers, distributors, and acolytes began even earlier than usual this year when 49,000…

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