National Beer News
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Apply now for Falconer Foundation Brewing Scholarships
The Glen Hay Falconer Foundation is offering two brewing education scholarships in 2024 for the Siebel Institute. Scholarships cover the educational program plus a travel/lodging stipend. More details in this story.
