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Growth continues across the craft brewing industry

Hard to believe, but the numbers don’t lie. Growth has downshifted but it continues. Today the Brewers Association released its Annual Craft Brewing Industry Production…

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Just released, a must-read book for brewers: Modern Lager Beer

If you want to make great lagers, you might want this book. Modern Lager Beer: Techniques, Processes, and Recipes.

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The CHEERS Act Incentivizes Bars to Turn the Taps Back On

The CHEERS Act is recently introduced legislation that would offer tax incentives for bars and restaurants that serve draft beer.

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The label for Recluse Brewing's rice lager.

Rice Lager, Japanese Lager. Kind of Popular, but What is It?

What exactly is a Japanese lager, or rice lager? We provide some information about the style and its history in this story.

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Here’s Why Pliny is Still the Most Important Name in Craft Beer

It’s Pliny Season: Russian River Brewing’s Pliny the Younger Triple IPA has returned to Seattle. Here’s why it is good to have it back.

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Sammy Hagar Launches Red Rocker Lager Across California

Widely know for his Cabo Wabo Tequila, Sammy Hagar just introduced California to his beer: Red Rocker Lager. Perhaps it’s coming your way soon?

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