Israel's Alexander Brewery, run by a former air force pilot, beat out thousands of beers from 42 countries to bring home a medal.

Israel is now home to dozens of small breweries and the American influence is there for the next time you hoist a cold one.

After Palestinians in Gaza spent months using burning kites to destroy Israeli crops, a brewer in the south responded by specifically purchasing wheat for his beer from these farmers.

Sample 120 different kinds of beer at the Jerusalem Beer Festival!

Israel's micro-brew industry is on the rise!