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Dry or Not, Don’t Forsake Your Local Brewery this January
Whatever your approach to Dry January, don’t forget about your local brewery. Local breweries offer more than alcohol; they offer community. This time of year more than ever, you need to pour some love into local.
U.S. Surgeon General Calls for New Warnings on Beer Labels
A just-released advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General calls for alcohol labels to include a clear and obvious statement about the correlation between alcohol consumption and cancer.
The final, final Word on Stone Brewing v. Molson Coors
This should mark the final, final word in a case that’s more than six years old. Stone Brewing defeats Molson Coors in a matter involving the use of the “stone.”
Smuttynose Brewing and Harpoon Brewery Announce a Merger
Two of the largest and oldest craft breweries in New England are merging into one. The parent companies of Smuttynose Brewing and Harpoon Brewing will unite under the name Barrel One Collective.
Stemma Brewing is Opening a New Location in Bellingham
Stemma Brewing just announced that it is opening a second location in Bellingham, taking over the Twin Sisters Brewing location.
The Truth About Jimmy Carter and the Craft Beer Revolution
It Happened on His Watch, But… Right now, at the time of his passing, it seems wrong to question the legacy of President Jimmy Carter….
USDA National Hop Report and What it Says About the Beer Biz
The 2024 National Hop Report from the USDA shows a period of adjustment in the industry as farmers respond to changing demand. A response to a hop surplus. So, what’s it all mean?
Gilgamesh Brewing Auction Notice. Pubs are Still Open
Gilgamesh Brewing operates three locations in Oregon. This auction concerns only the closing of the brewery in Salem. The impact on the three restaurants/pubs is another matter.
Taking a Look Back at Our 11 Most-Read Stories of 2024
In this story, we take a look back at the most-read stories of 2024, and muse on what the list says about the state of craft beer these days.






























