For many craft breweries, sustainability is a cornerstone of their corporate philosophy. Extremely difficult to achieve … Read More
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Redevelopment plans: Cities can still capitalize on the economic engine of the beer industry (here’s how)
Craft breweries can rebuild communities -- simply by purchasing real estate. It feels like every community has a big, … Read More
Boston Beer names former head of Peet’s Coffee its new president, CEO
The Boston Beer Co. has found its to successor to Martin Roper, naming Dave Burwick its new president and chief … Read More
Five craft beers to know this week, featuring Bell’s Brewery, Game Informer and a legendary barrel
1. Bell's Brewery celebrates diversity with Sparkleberry Celebrating diversity has always been an integral part of … Read More
North Coast Brewing sued by Thelonious Monk Jr. over use of father’s likeness in branding
California's North Coast Brewing is in a trademark battle with the son of jazz legend Thelonious Monk over the use of … Read More
Charlotte Independent Brewers Alliance makes it official, forms with 23 brewery members
We love brewery co-ops, alliances and guilds. Why, feels like just yesterday that we posted an update about the … Read More
A semi-romantic beer/Valentine’s Day infographic: Homebrewers are married, educated and geographically diverse
According to semi-new demographics data from the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) — the leading organization … Read More
Brewery Finance launches Better Beer Now to help craft brewers quickly increase quality, consistency, IQUs
Brewery Finance -- the nation’s first craft beer-focused equipment lender -- is launching a quality improvement program … Read More
Art vs. production: Montana’s Lewis & Clark Brewing balances both with new $9M automated brewhouse, canning line
Founder of Lewis & Clark Brewing Co. Max Pigman never imagined that 15 years after he started brewing beer … Read More
This craft brewery co-op can save you $20,000 annually (and is taking new members)
Show of hands: How many of you would like to save $20,000 annually at your brewery by not doing much of anything? This … Read More
Three key storylines for Craft Beer Alliance following 2017 earnings call
A few years ago, it seemed like financial analysts weren't sure about the future of the Craft Brew Alliance, but the … Read More
Watch Portland’s BridgePort Brewing send its Original IPA into space
Good news for aliens and futurists: Beer is starting to make its way into space. Three years ago, Ninkasi Brewing Co., … Read More
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Pay-to-play beer laws: Rules for tied house advertising with retailers
Laws prohibiting certain beer, wine and liquor advertising involving retailers are so contentious that two challenges to … Read More
Stone Brewing sues MillerCoors, Greg Koch explains
We've really seen all kinds of trademark battles in craft beer. From tough to call logo differences, to an energy drink … Read More
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Columbia Distributing continues to expand, acquires Marine View Beverage in Washington
Last week, we reported that Columbia Distributing had acquired Oregon’s General Distributors. This week we're reporting … Read More