National Beer News
Is Boston Beer Company for sale? What we know so far
Rumors and speculation about the potential sale of Boston Beer Company have now gone mainstream. Here is what we know so far.
A new owner steps in to resurrect San Francisco’s Anchor Brewing
The billionaire behind Chobani yogurt just acquired Anchor Brewing and plans to modernize and reopen the historic San Francisco brewery.
If they aren’t drinking beer, then what are they drinking?
If not beer, then what? A discussion about the rising popularity of craft spirits and what craft beer can learn from it.
Ferment Brewing and Zeeks Pizza are releasing The Reach Pilsner
Ferment Brewing and Zeeks Pizza bring back The Reach Pilsner, a collaboration beer — this time in tallboy cans!
Seattle’s Brouwer’s Cafe announces that it is closing
After 19 years, June 29th will mark the end of an era when Brouwer’s Cafe pours its final pint. Seattle’s legendary beer bar is closing.
Lagunitas Brewing announces the closure of its Chicago brewery
Heineken, the owner of Lagunitas Brewing, announced that it will close its Chicago brewery effective August 1st. All production will return to the Lagunitas Brewing facility in Petaluma, California.
The world’s largest winery buys into the craft beer biz
The world’s largest winery, Gallo Winery, makes a “strategic investment” in the nation’s 40th-largest craft brewer: Montucky Cold Snacks.
The power of Pliny the Younger: $8.6 million in economic impact
This year the annual release of Pliny the Younger generated over $8.6 million in economic impact for the local economy. In this story, I break down where that money came from and how it was spent.
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…