National Beer News
The Top 50 Craft Breweries in the USA Based on Production
The Brewers Association just released the list of the Top 50 Breweries in the US, based on production. Also, some insights about the state of the industry.
If It’s Draft, It’s Craft, and Draft Beer is Making a Comeback
A recent report about draft beer shows some positive signs. Especially for craft beer, which is the leading draft beer segment. The study compares the strength of craft beer over package beer at on-premise establishments, among other things.
Sprecher Brewing Company Names Kirkhofer Chief Operating Officer
Sharad Chadha, President and CEO of Sprecher Brewing Company announced today the company has named Eric Kirkhofer Chief Operating Officer (COO) as part of Sprecher’s strategic growth strategy.
Highland Brewing’s Leah Ashburn Named Person of the Year
Highland Brewing President/CEO Leah Ashburn Named Person of the Year by Brewbound. Leading beer industry media group recognizes Highland’s community impact after Helene’s historic floods.
What’s Happening with the Kelce Brothers and Garage Beer?
Garage Beer, owned by Jason and Travis Kelce, have hopes to take the beer to dozens of states across the nation. Here’s how the plan is advancing.
Craft Beer Hall of Fame Announces the Inaugural Nominees
Images above via Flicker, Wikipedia, and other sources, including the Washington Beer Blog. The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame was introduced in August 2024…
Breweries, Step Up to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Pouring for Neighbors is an initiative founded to help Western North Carolina recover from the ravishes of Hurricane Helene. The program is being spearheaded by the North Carolina Brewers Guild.
How Heat, Cold, and El Niño Impacted This Year’s Hop Harvest
Here is a look at the 2024 growing season, the set of its unique challenges, and how that will impact the harvest.
Tilray Brands Acquires Four Breweries from Molson Coors
Tilray Brands, a large and well-established North American cannabis company, is acquiring four more beer brands, including Oregon-based Hop Valley Brewing.