Mutineer Magazine is a fine beverage publication unlike any other you’ve ever read. Founded by Sommelier Alan Kropf and beer expert JJ Bagley, Mutineer Magazine covers all things fine beverage with an emphasis on wine, beer and spirits. As informative as it is approachable, Mutineer Magazine will change the way you read about fine beverages.

We update the Mutineer Magazine Daily Blog daily, which covers the day to day stories in fine beverage.  We have a Mutineer Myspace, Facebook, and multiple twitter accounts which are updated regularly.  Our print magazine is iPhone and Blackberry compatible, with readers being able to access additional content using their handheld device.

To stage a mutiny in the world of fine beverage media, bringing fine beverage culture into the mainstream in an inspired and approachable way.

Alan Kropf is among the world's youngest wine professionals and has studied with both the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Wine and Spirits Education Trust. Alan spent a year as the Sommelier at the Beverly Hills Hotel before leaving to focus on his writing. Alan has contributed to magazines publications including Sante, The Tasting Panel, and SommSelections and currently writes a wine column for the Wenatchee World. He has also spent time working in the wine program at Gordon Ramsay in West Hollywood. He is currently writing his first book and is a wine consultant to restaurants and collectors.

JJ Bagley first gained experience with craft beers while owning and operating his own restaurant in California. This exposure led to a love of fine beers and ales, which motivated him to begin organizing beer and food pairing dinners and consulting for several restaurants. JJ has also traveled the world in search of unique beers to places such as Germany, England, Portugal, Antique, and Italy.