National Beer News
That sexy can could win you a trip to the Craft Brewers Conference in San Antonio
Ska Fabricating Presents its #SexyCan Contest Beer cans have become an art form. They provide a blank canvas that invites creativity and allows for…
Early reports suggests 2019 was another year of slow, spotty growth for craft beer
“… even if craft isn’t rebounding, overall growth isn’t weakening.” – Bart Watson, Brewers Association. It’s a bit early into 2020 to get a comprehensive…
More craft breweries should produce hard seltzer
There is no escaping it. Hard seltzer is a thing. Many people have been waiting for the fad to die, but important, informed people…
New Belgium Brewing sold to Lion Little World Beverages. There may be others
The news hit the streets last month and exploded on social media. New Belgium Brewing was considering an offer to “sell out” to a larger beer company, Lion Little World…
Two easy ways to give the gift of beer this year
Beer makes a great gift, especially if you can do the shopping yourself at your favorite bottleshop and then deliver the package in person,…
Today, support the craft beer industry with a “Day of Action”
The nation’s small and independent breweries are asking for your help. At the end of this month, the Federal Excise Tax (FET) paid by…
Anderson Valley Brewing changing ownership, remaining independent
Boonville, California’s Anderson Valley Brewing is changing hands but remaining independent. According to today’s announcement, Kevin McGee, a lawyer from nearby Healdsburg, is expected to assume ownership…
Follow Up – more info about the Ballast Point Brewing deal and Kings & Convicts
The takeaway from this one is not what I expected. For all of us, the lesson in this story is simple: sometimes you just…
At last, Budweiser really does own Redhook (A-B Inbev announces plans to buy CBA)
Anheuser-Busch Inbev is buying out the rest of Craft Brew Alliance in a $320 million deal. Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) is the larger company that owns…
