National Beer News
Celebrate National Beer Day on April 7th
For some of us, every day is beer day, but officially April 7th is National Beer Day. There’s a simple reason why: it was…
The folly of app-driven groupthink and its impact on craft beer
Recently, I got my hands on some data that revealed how Washington-brewed beers rank against beers from other states. What I have, and will…
Craft breweries see modest, continued growth in 2018
In 2018 America’s small and independent breweries (craft breweries) realized 4 percent total growth, increasing craft’s overall market share to 13.2 percent by volume….
Behold the power of Pliny the Younger – this year’s economic impact numbers
Is Pliny the Younger the most valuable beer in the world? It’s certainly the most valuable beer in Sonoma County, California. Not long ago…
Help Wanted: No-Li Brewhouse hiring a Director of Brewing Operations
No-Li Brewhouse just announced that it is seeking a Director of Brewing Operations. “We are fortunate and humbled by the continued growth and diversity…
The beer world shocked and saddened by the passing of an icon: Matt Bonney
On Saturday, March 23rd the beer world was shocked to learn of the unexpected and untimely passing of a legend. Matt Bonney was the…
The legacy brewery blues and the Pokemonification of craft beer
The independent craft breweries that deserve so much credit for starting and fueling the craft beer revolution of the past 30-plus years are facing a challenge…
Georgetown Brewing breaks into the top 50
Every year the Brewers Association releases its list of the Top 50 Craft Breweries in America. That is, its list of the 50 top-producing…
