Get ready to raise a pint to toast all things craft beer for the 15th annual Bend Brewfest, scheduled for Aug. 10-12 at … Read More
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Details on the first production brewery in Montgomery, Alabama
The craft beer industry first took off in Alabama in 2008, with most production breweries based in Birmingham and … Read More
Check out these new pH testing devices from Hanna Instruments
Hanna Instruments, well known for its measurement tools, sent word to us on several new concepts and redesigns on some … Read More
Walmart is lying about its Trouble Brewing ‘craft beer,’ says lawsuit
Remember how that guy sued MillerCoors because he felt deceived by how the company branded Blue Moon as a craft beer? … Read More
Minneapolis’ Utepils Brewing announces grand opening of its Euro-style brewery
It’s pronounced “Ooh-ta-pilz,” and it’s a Norwegian word for the first beer enjoyed outdoors in the sunshine after a … Read More
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Fresh craft beer delivery service Hopsy now available across all of California
Hopsy, for the uninitiated, is an online marketplace and delivery service for fresh local craft beer. Previously its … Read More
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Why now is a great time to sell a craft brewery
Amidst all the political rhetoric about America’s overall economic condition, there’s one undeniable truth: The last … Read More
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Shift beer? First, some liability considerations for breweries with free beer policies for employees
One of our blog posts last month — Last Call: Labatt Phases Out Retiree Perk of “Free Beer For Life” — discussed the … Read More
Study by Gluten Intolerance Group finds ‘gluten-removed’ beer maybe not really safe for people with celiac disease
A new research study conducted by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), a leader in the certification of gluten-free … Read More
Vermont’s Switchback Brewery goes employee-owned, CBB sends virtual high-five
Oh, good. Finally an article that mentions the HEART ATTACK we all collectively had as Bill told us the new owners would … Read More
Cool loot we get in the mail: A special Valentine’s Day edition
Romance is not dead. Not here at the CBB offices. In fact, I'm a little hungover from all the love floating around the … Read More
Nebraska craft brewers say bill LB632 limits their growth (and that’s exactly what it does)
How do you like this idea? Your state tells you that your business can only grow so much by law. Is that cool? Oh, you … Read More
Guess who the keynote speakers will be at the New England Craft Brew Summit (for real, guess)
Did you guess Bart Watson? Of course you did. Watson, chief economist at the Brewers Association, seems to speak at … Read More
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Here’s the best appliance for the craft beer enthusiast: Growler Chill
As you know, the Craft Beer Kitchen Appliance Wars have already begun, but most of that is focused on the non-brewers of … Read More
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When is it time for your brewery’s brand to evolve? (and some tips to do so)
The craft brewing industry is heading towards a stage of maturation. More breweries across the country equate to more … Read More