8 Craft Breweries With the Coolest On-site Games (March 30) – Paddle sports, golf, and “brewery curling” are just a few of the top attractions at America’s best local beer shrines. Complete Story.
New 4 Hands Brewery set to open this summer is part of $350 million construction boom in Chesterfield (March 30) – The longtime St. Louis favorite 4 Hands Brewery is expanding to Chesterfield along with food partner Hi-Pointe as part of a major redevelopment of the former outlet mall. Complete Story.
Lagunitas to Reopen Chicago Brewpub After Three-Year Slumber (March 30) – The North Lawndale brewery will once again serve food and pour from 32 taps. Complete Story.
Women-owned breweries making an impact on Charlotte beer scene (March 27) – Charlotte is hopped up on beer, and a women-owned and operated brewery has tapped into the Queen City market. Complete Story.
North Carolina-based Hi-Wire Brewing to open taproom in Norwood’s Factory 52 development (March 27) – Hi-Wire Brewing, which is based out of Asheville, North Carolina, will be opening a taproom at the redeveloped Factory 52, which spans 20 acres and is the former site of the US Playing Card factory in Norwood. Complete Story.
New York state’s best beers and top brewery for 2023: The winners are … (March 27) – The annual NYSBA contest is open to the more than 500 craft breweries in New York state, from Long Island and New York City and across Upstate to the Adirondacks and the Niagara frontier. Complete Story.
Manayunk Brewing Co. brings back beer over a year after Hurricane Ida flooded brewery (March 23) – One of the brewpub’s original beers, Schuykill Punch, is being made at Delaware’s Big Oyster Brewery. Complete Story.
Enjoy A Farm-To-Glass Brewing Experience At This Unique Brewery In Ohio (March 23) – Little Fish Brewing Co. is a wholly unique brewery that makes world-class beer using Ohio-grown hops and local ingredients in innovative and sustainable ways. Complete Story.
20 Best Breweries In The US, Ranked (March 23) – While some truly tremendous breweries are out there, here are some of the very best in the country. Complete Story.
7 St. Louis-area breweries opening or expanding this spring (March 22) – The season of new beginnings also means new entrants into the St. Louis beer scene from familiar faces and newcomers alike. Complete Story.
Twenty Tennessee breweries prep 2023 Craft Brewers Conference collab and more beers to know this week (March 22) – Last week, 20 brewers from across the state, all members of the Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild, gathered at Black Abbey Brewing to brew the commemorative beer for the upcoming 2023 Craft Brewers Conference. Complete Story.
Is beer better out of cans or bottles? Science answers this all-important question (March 22) – Depending on the type of beer, you may want to drink it from a bottle than a can. A new study finds that amber ale is fresher when drunk out of a bottle whereas the flavor of an India Pale Ale (IPA) does not change when it’s consumed out of a can. Complete Story.
German brewery develops world’s first powdered beer (March 22) – A German brewery is causing a stir with what it claims is the world’s first powdered beer. While it’s a concept to which some connoisseurs may have trouble raising a glass, creators say it’s all all about helping the environment. Complete Story.
The Best New Craft Beers To Track Down This March (March 21) – I know it seems like we say it a lot, but March is a great month to be a beer drinker. Complete Story.
Montauk Brewing Expands Distribution Across the Northeast (March 21) – Montauk’s Coveted Craft Beers Now Available Across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Complete Story.
Beer industry brews up good business in Knoxville (March 21) – For the past decade, the Scruffy City’s beer industry has exploded from just a handful in 2013 to dozens today. Complete Story.
North Carolina Brewery Salutes Its Cherokee Heritage (March 20) – Tribe member Morgan Owle-Crisp knows that Cherokee history and culture aren’t linked to beer. Nevertheless, she expresses her Native American identity and roots in a North Carolina brewery she founded. Complete Story.
Pinball passion: Sandy Springs Brewing in Minerva adds arcade with retro vibe (March 20) – Knocking a hole in a wall at Sandy Springs Brewing Co. in downtown Minerva to connect it with a pinball arcade isn’t as simple as it sounds. Complete Story.
Monday is first day of spring and ‘Oberon Day’ (March 20) – Spring has arrived and with it, a spring tradition: Oberon Day. Complete Story.
How much beer is drunk on Saint Patrick’s Day? Turns out, a lot (March 17) – Saint Patrick’s Day is certainly known for being a big drinking holiday. Aside from the traditional corned beef, cabbage, and green clothing, a pint of brew is a popular way to celebrate the Irish holiday. Complete Story.
4 ESSENTIAL ST PATRICK’S DAY BEERS (March 17) – St Patrick’s Day is ON and we’ve four serious St Paddy’s Day beers that you’ll need to have on hand… Complete Story.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY: CELEBS DOWNING GUINNESS BEER!(March 17) – Whether it’s the top o’ the morning or a late-night party at the bar, these stars love a tall glass of Guinness … so take a look at some of the biggest celebs drinkin’ away in honor of St. Patrick’s Day! Complete Story.
Enjoy A Farm-To-Glass Brewing Experience At This Unique Brewery In Illinois (March 16) – Tangled Roots Brewing Company, 808 LaSalle St. in Ottawa, Illinois, is a brewery and restaurant known for its Farm-to-Foam beers, which are created from hops and barley grown at a nearby local farm. Complete Story.
Guinness brewery to open in Chicago this summer (March 16) – Guinness is opening a brewery in Fulton Market later this summer. Complete Story.
Lasting Joy Brewery injects design sophistication to Hudson Valley farmland (March 16) – Lasting Joy Brewery by Auver Architecture brings contemporary energy and sophistication to the growing Hudson Valley craft beer scene. Complete Story.
Craft beer oasis: Astoria’s walkable brewing scene (March 15) – When Dave Coyne and Nathan Lampson opened the doors of Astoria’s sixth craft brewery last year, beer makers from throughout the region stopped by to pay their respects and tip a pint or two. Complete Story.
No-Boil Beer Makes for a More Sustainable (and Hazy) IPA (March 15) – Southern Tier Brewing Co.’s Nu Haze IPA is missing something every other beer has — something that’s always been considered essential to beer. Complete Story.
NCAA Tournament Beer Guide: A local brew for every team. Please read responsibly. (March 15) – What’s the best beverage to pair with watching every team in the field of 68? Complete Story.
Local beers to watch for in March in Madison and beyond (March 14) – Bocks and barleywines rule, but pilsners and lagers — and an NA debut — are also on the tap list. Complete Story.
Where Did St. Patrick’s Day’s Green Beer Come From? (March 14) – In the United States, you can’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day without a few things—corned beef and cabbage, a green outfit (so you don’t get pinched), and green beer. Complete Story.
Pensacola, Navarre breweries score Florida best beer awards: Here are the 13 winning brews (March 14) – The Best Florida Beer Competition is an annual challenge across the Sunshine State to answer one of the most pressing questions life has to offer: where can I find the best beer? Complete Story.
Feast your Irish eyes on these Vermont-made, Celtic-inspired brews (March 12) – If your Irish eyes are eying some Irish beer as St. Patrick’s Day approaches, you have the luck of the Irish – Vermont has plenty of options for Celtic-inspired brews made by local breweries. Complete Story.
Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival 2023 (March 12) – Scenes from the Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the American 1 Credit Union Event Center in Keeley Park, Jackson. Complete Story.
Beach Haus Brewery offers fresh takes on beer with new head brewer (March 12) – Craft beer lovers rejoice, for Beach Haus Brewery has hired a new head brewer to oversee beer production, and with a new head brewer comes new delicious craft beer recipes. Complete Story.
Seven Twin Cities breweries release “Home Improvements” beer (March 11) – Local breweries have teamed up with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to create Home Improvements, a collaborative, limited-edition beer with seven different variations. Complete Story.
Jack’s Abby Beer Hall Ready For Soft Reopening (March 10) – Jack’s Abby is ready to reopen the Framingham beer hall after a brief hiatus. Complete Story.
IU’s first-ever branded beer unveiled (March 10) – Upland Brewing Co. unveiled their first official Indiana University branded beer: Hoosier Gameday Lager. Complete Story.
Dogs have their own beer at Raleigh’s newest beer garden (March 10) – Whether you have fur babies or human ones, you are welcome at Raleigh’s newest beer garden. Complete Story.
Philly spent more money buying beer for the Super Bowl than at any other time in the past two years (March 9) – Beer spending that day in Philadelphia and its collar counties surpassed Thanksgiving Eve and New Year’s Eve, typically the busiest days of the year for beer stores and bars. Complete Story.
Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Pink Boots Society (March 8) – For International Women’s Day, why not hoist a pint in honor of women working in the beer industry? Complete Story.
Cultura to celebrate International Women’s Day with yoga, market, music and more (March 8) – Laredo’s ‘better half’ will be celebrated with a day packed full of events in honor of International Women’s Day at Cultura Beer Garden this weekend. Complete Story.
A cult favorite beer returns to WA, and 8 bar openings around Greater Seattle (March 8) – The big beer news around town is that the acclaimed Russian River Brewing has returned to the Seattle market. Complete Story.
Everybody’s Brewing’s debuts new Year-Round Beer Lineup in Brand Refresh (March 7) – Washington/Oregon gorge based Everybody’s Brewing, is embarking on a tour rolling out their new brand refresh, which includes an almost total overhaul of their beers in cans. Complete Story.
Two esteemed local brewers are teaming up to open a Gold Dot Beer (March 7) – “Gold Dot Beer is a collaboration of Lisa Allen and Kevin Davey,” says the company’s Instagram page. “Get excited for the best damn beer from the best damn lager brewer power couple.”. Complete Story.
7 Irish Beers Beyond Guinness (March 7) – As the story behind St. Patrick’s Day goes, Saint Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland—a great reason for a celebratory drink. Complete Story.
The States That Drink the Most Beer in America (2022) (March 6) – With over 9,000 breweries operating in the United States, there’s no shortage of craft or macro brews for stateside beer lovers to try out. Complete Story.
Backwoods Brewing creating a beer playground in the woods (March 3) – Backwoods Brewing of Carson, Washington just announced the launch of a new beer, Party Acres Hazy IPA. It is a way to introduce the brewery’s plan to open an expansive outdoorsy playground in the woods. Complete Story.
It Happens Here: Norton’s Bog Iron Brewing about making friends, enjoying beer (March 3) – Bog Iron Brewing had a pretty small start before it became a community favorite in Norton. Complete Story.
Take a look inside Druid City Brewing’s new 4,500-square-foot building: ‘It’s a long time coming’ (March 3) – A move nearly three-years-in-the-making, the new spot only requires a short walk from their original building in Parkview Center. Complete Story.
Vermont’s Craft Beer Scene: 10 Best Breweries, Tours, & Tastings In The Green Mountains (March 1) – Discover a new side to Vermont by touring its many craft breweries this season. Complete Story.
Beer, food & fun: The Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival is on tap (March 1) – The Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival is back in Jackson for 2023 with drink samples, live music and food. Complete Story.
5 Surprising Health Benefits Of Beer You May Not Know (March 1) – Beer offers some incredible health benefits that we may not know. From improving digestion to reducing the risk of heart disease, here are some health benefits of beer you should know about. Complete Story.
Great White Buffalo Brewing Company in Northville opens March 3 (February 28) – Eric Sokoloski can’t wait to bring some new flavors to the heart of downtown Northville. Complete Story.
Craft Beer Conference Headed Back to Nashville in May (February 28) – If there was ever any doubt that Nashville is moving up in the ranks of nationally recognized craft beer destinations, the fact that the Craft Beer Conference is returning to Music City for the second time in five years should put that to rest. Complete Story.
Alcohol trends: Beer reinvents itself under pressure from hard seltzer category (February 28) – Consumers are drinking less alcohol overall but haven’t lost their appetite for thrills and adventure through beverages. Complete Story.
Oregon beer scene shifts to smaller festivals, lower ABV beers (February 28) – Hear why huge festivals like Oregon Brewers Festival are making way for smaller ones, low ABV and nonalcoholic beers are taking off, and more. Complete Story.
At Syracuse’s 60th annual Green Beer Sunday everyone is Irish for the day (February 28) – St. Patrick’s Day celebrations start early in Syracuse, N.Y., where the green beer is already flowing. Complete Story.
How Cold IPA Became the Hottest New Craft Beer Style (February 27) – And why it’s the perfect beer for this moment in time. Complete Story.
First Indigenous brewery opens in Saskatchewan (February 27) – Minihkwe Brewery, Saskatchewan’s first Indigenous brewery, is now officially open in Saskatoon. Complete Story.
HighGrain Brewery: Bringing ‘good liquid’ to Cincinnati’s inner suburbs (February 27) – The HighGrain brand is known for sustainable brewing in everything from the ingredients it uses and the buildings where the beer is brewed. Complete Story.
Long-awaited Settle Down Brewery opens in downtown Gilroy (February 24) – Giovanni Albanese and Robert Anderson admitted they were nervous when they finally opened the doors to their brewery, Settle Down Brewery & Taproom, in downtown Gilroy. Complete Story.
Zwickelmania Is A Statewide Open-House At Every Brewery (February 24) – Get your Zwickel on by enjoying free samples of beer from noon to 4 on Saturday, February 25. Complete Story.
Lots of Austin Breweries Won Medals at Texas Beer Award Event (February 24) – The Texas Craft Brewers Guild hosted its second-ever Texas Craft Brewers Cup, giving out gold, silver, and bronze medals to state breweries for various styles of beers. Complete Story.
‘The key to happiness is beer’: New local brewery now open in Franklin Co. (February 23) – A new locally owned brewery named Hidden Key Brewing Co. held its official grand opening earlier this week. Complete Story.
Denver Beer Co.’s newest brewery, opening this week, is its biggest yet (February 23) – With 9,600 square feet of taproom and patio space, the Lowry location can hold 500 patrons. Complete Story.
Anheuser-Busch Invests $6 Million In Its Portsmouth Brewery To Increase Production And Fuel Innovation (February 22) – The funding will go toward building a state-of-the-art can line at the facility, which produces the company’s beer, cider and hard tea offerings. Complete Story.
Houston Brewery Founded by NASA Employees Wins Big at Statewide Beer Awards (February 22) – True Anomaly Brewing, a Houston-based brewery founded by former NASA employees, has won the 2023 Brewery of the Year award at the Texas Craft Brewer’s Cup, a prestigious national beer award competition by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. Complete Story.
Black-owned Funkytown Brewery in Logan Square targets new beer drinkers (February 22) – Three lifelong friends from Oak Park crafted a beer-making hobby into a business that reflects their love for 90s hip hop, and they call it Funkytown Brewery. Complete Story.
Fat Bottom Brewery celebrates Fat Tuesday (February 21) – A lot of people take the time to indulge in food and drinks. Fat Bottom Brewery in Nashville is getting in on the action. Complete Story.
Columbus Brewing Company’s New Beer Hall Is Finally Open (February 21) – Described as an “expansive beer paradise set in a historic landmark”, the beer hall is pretty epic. Complete Story.
David Beckham Treats Son Cruz to First Legal Beer on 18th Birthday: ‘Finally!’ (February 21) – David Beckham toasted the 18th birthday of his youngest son by taking him to the pub. Complete Story.
Urban Artifact’s ‘Pickle’ beer is back (February 21) – Whether you asked for it or not, pickle beer is back at Urban Artifact and this time it is here to stay. Complete Story.
Brewdog: UK craft beer giant expands into China (February 20) – UK-based craft beer maker Brewdog is expanding in China after partnering with brewing giant Budweiser. Complete Story.
The Brewtiful Side Of Denver: An Adventure To Explore Its 10 Best Breweries & Historic Pubs (February 20) – Besides the Rocky Mountains and ski resorts, explore Denver through its breweries and historic pubs. Complete Story.
Oregon’s first brewpub, McMenamins Hillsdale Brewery & Public House, holds 30th brewfest (February 20) – Today, there is a brewpub on about every corner in the Portland-metro area, and certainly in most towns in Oregon. But, there was a first, and it was Hillsdale Brewery & Public House, which the McMenamin brothers opened in 1985. Complete Story.
Brewers Association Revenue Tops $23.3 Million in 2022, Still Trails Pre-Pandemic Levels (February 17) – The Brewers Association (BA) generated $23,395,125 in total revenue in 2022, surpassing the $20 million mark for the first time since 2019, the trade group representing small and independent brewers shared this week. Complete Story.
D.C.’s best brewery is a New York transplant (February 17) – Like many people in the District, the city’s best beer is not native, writes Axios Denver’s John Frank, our resident beer nerd. Complete Story.
KC’s first Black-owned brewery could open within weeks (February 17) – Vine Street Brewing’s long-anticipated opening is nearly here, said Kemet Coleman, teasing a late March first pour for the taproom and brewhouse space, which sits adjacent to the city’s historic jazz district. Complete Story.
A look inside the Bellingham brewery that lets you spend the night (February 17) – Stones Throw Brewing is bringing the barroom to the bedroom. Complete Story.
Fifty West Brewing Co. to open Deerfield Township Burger Bar with sand volleyball, pickleball courts (February 17) – The Burger Bar is set to open in spring 2024. Complete Story.
Olde Bedford Brewery earns top distinction (February 16) – Olde Bedford Brewing Company in Bedford was recently named in the top eight in the state for small town breweries. Complete Story.
Alps Brau Beer returning to Fort Wayne area after 45 years (February 16) – Entrepreneurs Brad and Sheila Klopfenstein, in collaboration with 2Toms Brewing Company, are bringing back Alps Brau beer to local bars and stores after a 45-year hiatus. Complete Story.
We Asked 10 Brewers: What Are the Best ‘Fridge-Staple’ Beers? (February 16) – These are the beers that, when faced with the glut of choice that is the category these days, will always spark joy without any regret. Complete Story.
New Brewery To Open On A 55-Acre Farm In Mercer County (February 16) – Bent Iron Brewery plans to open in Hamilton in the Fall of 2023. Complete Story.
DRAKE’S BREWING ACQUIRES BEAR REPUBLIC BREWING (February 16) – While details of the transition are emerging, we know that Drake’s has possession of the beers, the intellectual property and will begin brewing and distributing Bear Republic brands. Complete Story.
Rhinegeist Brewery Launches New Brew and Charitable Program Beer for Humans (February 15) – “This Easy Hop Ale provides a platform for some great humans, and allows us to best use our resources to give back and continue to create partnerships with purpose.” Complete Story.
Brewery to debut first THC, CBD lounge in Duluth area (February 15) – Bent Paddle Brewing Company is opening a THC and CBD beverage lounge in Duluth. Complete Story.
10 Breweries Every Beer Fan Should Visit In 2023, According To Brewers (February 15) – Lucky for us (and you), there are more than 9,500 breweries currently operating in the United States. This means that (almost) anywhere you live there are at least a few decent breweries nearby. Complete Story.
Get a Taste of Small-Town Texas at Hound Song Brewing in Columbus (February 14) – Hound Song Brewing Co. is a family-owned and -operated craft brewery located at 535 Walnut Street in Columbus, Texas. Complete Story.
Barrel-aged IPA gives a big chocolate kiss on top of the hops (February 14) – Level Crossing Brewery has taken its award-winning Black Album IPA and stepped it up a notch, aging it in High West Bourye barrels. Complete Story.
Brewscape: The Latest Craft Beer Brand News (February 14) – Brewers Association’s Year in Beer Report: 9,500 Breweries Operated in the US in 2022; 550+ Breweries Open, 200+ Close. Complete Story.
Enjoy A Farm-To-Glass Brewing Experience At This Unique Brewery In Connecticut (February 14) – The craft beer scene in Connecticut has exploded over the last decade, but if you want fresh beer, you can go right to the source at Hops on the Hill Brewery. Complete Story.
Surging craft brewery industry is regaining equilibrium (February 14) – The explosive growth of the craft brewing industry during the first two decades of the 21st century is trending toward equilibrium. Complete Story.
Cheerwine, brewery team up to release Cheerwine Ale (February 13) – Two North Carolina-based beverage companies partnered to create a new ale that will soon be on South Carolina store shelves. Complete Story.
Craft brewing industry seeing growth amid challenges (February 13) – Craft brewing has gone from a hobby to a $1.6 billion industry in Indiana. But an industry that has swelled to more than 200 breweries statewide is in transition, and several big names have gone belly up, while others have continued to expand into new markets. Complete Story.
SF Beer Week returns with top-notch lineup (February 13) – San Francisco Beer Week is upon us, bringing tons of special releases, educational sessions, food pairings and more to cities across the Bay Area. Complete Story.
The King of Super Bowl Advertising Is Basking in Beer’s Big Moment (February 13) – It’ll be glaringly obvious at Sunday’s Super Bowl that Anheuser Busch InBev is trying to woo newly cost-conscious consumers. Complete Story.
Floodgates Open for Beer Ads During Super Bowl (February 10) – For the first time in decades, Anheuser-Busch won’t be the only alcohol brand running national ads during the game. Complete Story.
Russian River Brewing Company releases Pliny the Younger in San Francisco (February 10) – It’s that time of year again: Russian River Brewing Company is releasing 2023’s Pliny the Younger. Complete Story.
Illinois craft brewers want to send beer straight to your house (February 10) – The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild filed bill with the state Legislature that would allow craft breweries to ship beer directly to consumers. Complete Story.
The best brewery-hotel in Wisconsin (February 10) – Mineral Point is a great place for beer lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and those who enjoy upscale hotels. Complete Story.
Beyond the beer, conversation is king at Right Brain Brewery (February 10) – While Traverse City’s Right Brain Brewery is widely known by beer enthusiasts for its creative beers which often have unique brewing processes and intriguing, delicious flavors, its name also leaves the curious to ask the name “Right Brain” come from. Complete Story.
Elmhurst Brewery Set To Open In May (February 10) – Phase Three’s 120-seat concept includes the sale of handcrafted beers and hard seltzers for consumption both for on and off site. Complete Story.
Supporting women in brewing (February 9) – Female brewers gather at Third Space to create ‘Like a Girl IPA’. Complete story.
10 Essential Breweries in Portland, Oregon, AKA ‘Beervana’ (February 9) – Beer enthusiasts consider Portland the brewery capital of the United States – some people even call it Beervana. Complete story.
New Flathead brewery gives veterans, first responders a place to connect (February 9) – Patriotic American Brewery officially open for business in Evergreen. Complete Story.
Lone Tree Brewing is a brewery that gives back (February 8) – Lone Tree Brewing in Lone Tree, Colo., has maintained its community commitments since its start in 2011. In 2022, the brewery donated more than $20,000 to philanthropic initiatives, and of course brewed a bunch of great beer along the way. Complete Story.
The 5 breweries that made Milwaukee famous: Miller, Schlitz, Pabst, Gettelman and Blatz (February 8) – For more than two centuries, the city has been home to many of the largest and best-known breweries in the United States. As late as 1950, four of the country’s 10 largest brewers — Pabst, Miller, Schlitz and Blatz — called Milwaukee home. Complete Story.
Milkshake IPAs turn a hoppy beer into a drink that feels like dessert (February 8) – The signature of a milkshake IPA is the combination of milk sugars (lactose), fruit flavors and a careful balance of added hops to create a flavor profile that definitely appeals to those with a sweet tooth, and, while not as candylike as a sweet wine or cocktail, milkshake IPAs still speak to the part of your brain that appreciates dessert. Complete Story.
Beer Industry Growing at 2.7% CAGR to Hit USD 816,847.7 Billion by 2030 (February 7) – The global Beer Market size was valued at $605,246.1 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $816,847.7 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 2.7%. Complete Story.
Global Beer Market Report 2022-2023 Featuring the World’s Most Popular Brands – Anheuser-Busch InBev, Asahi, Carlsberg, China Resources Beer Company, Heineken, Kirin, Molson Coors and Tsingtao (February 7) – The “The 2022 Global Beer Market” report from Beverage Marketing has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Complete Story.
Report: 47 Percent of Consumers Plan to Purchase Beer for the Super Bowl (February 7) – Beer and football go hand-in-hand, especially when it comes to the biggest game of the year. Nearly half of Super Bowl viewers are planning to buy beer for watch parties, according to data from a new market survey. Complete Story.
No Pearls But Plenty Of Oyster Shells In These Beers (February 6) – Some beer drinkers are taken aback when they encounter a beer made with oysters or oyster shells. Complete Story.
9 Great Pilsner Beers That Aren’t Budweiser (February 6) – A beer style ironically both overserved and underappreciated. Complete Story.
How to explore the delicious world of stout beer in Colorado (February 6) – February is stout month, a celebration of the inkiest, richest beers that fit like a sweater for the colder weather. Complete Story.
Popular downtown Rockford brewery getting a new owner from just up the street (February 5) – Carlyle Brewing Co. owner Don Carlyle took to Facebook Saturday morning to let people know that he is officially retiring after 20 years, and that he has a plan to keep brewery going after he’s gone. Complete Story.
Richard’s Rainwater partners with New Orleans brewery to harvest, bottle rainwater (February 5) – Taylor O’Neil, CEO of Richard’s Rainwater, has been teaming up with breweries around the country to harvest and bottle rainwater. Complete Story.
Greater Lansing Beer Trail returns with 11 breweries participating (February 5) – The Greater Lansing Beer Trail kicked off Friday and hundreds are expected to join in on the fun to sample selections from some of Lansing’s craft breweries. Complete Story.
What to expect from Spyglass Brewing’s brand-new N.H. taproom (February 4) – To date, Spyglass has brewed nearly 200 different beers, many of them variations on the super popular double IPA. Complete Story.
Beer and Hot Chicken: Yee-Haw opens its new brewery and beer garden in Knoxville (February 4) – The brewery has been in the works for years after Elkmont Exchange closed. It’s opening with 62 taps, a decked-out beer garden, and Prince’s Hot Chicken! Complete Story.
New brewery plans to open in Conneaut Lake (February 4) – A new brewery is expecting to open in downtown Conneaut Lake in a familiar spot. Complete Story.
Hispanic Craft Brewers Expand What It Means to Be a Mexican-Style Beer (February 3) – Corn mash and innovative, flavorful adjuncts are culture in a bottle. Complete Story.
Oregon Craft Beer Month, Zwickelmania light up dark months: Oregon Brews and News (February 3) – The Oregon Brewers Guild will highlight the month and its events by promoting the state’s breweries on its website and social media outlets. Complete Story.
Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for a beer guy? Here are 12 hoppy options for him (February 3) – Whether you’re buying for a lager lover, pilsner partisan or ale aficionado there are tons of charming and innovative gifts out there for beer drinkers. Here are the best beer gifts for Valentine’s Day to make any beer lover happy. Complete Story.
NH lawmakers consider letting students under 21 take college wine and beer courses (February 3) – The hospitality program at the University of New Hampshire’s Paul College of Business and Economics offers a number of courses, from event planning to finance. But one of the most sought-after courses is available only to its oldest students. Complete Story.
8 People Leading the Craft Non-Alcoholic Beer Movement (February 3) – There’s an industry shift happening, and these are the people behind it. Complete Story.
2023 Craft Beer Predictions That We Can All Comfortably Ignore (February 2) – For anyone who has been paying attention to anything over the past three years, it is painfully obvious that no one has the slightest clue what is going to happen in 2023. Complete Story.
Lakefront Brewery switches to all cans in 2023 (February 2) – The brewery said it wishes it could do bottles and cans, but with limited space, they’re sticking with just cans. Complete Story.
Another 4 Hands Brewing Co. location is coming this summer (February 2) – 4 Hands Brewing Company’s second location will feature a 10,000-square-foot tasting room, a family-friendly arcade and a private event space. Complete Story.
Burlington craft brewery basks in aftermath of James Beard nod (February 2) – The prestigious James Beard Award semi-finalists were announced just last week and five Vermont eateries and drink-makers got the semifinalist nod. Complete Story.
New brewery to open in Pittsfield next week (January 27) – There’s a new Latina-owned business opening in downtown Pittsfield next week. Complete Story.
Lafayette dog-friendly brewery sets opening date; here’s what to expect (January 27) – Adopted Dog Brewing has announced on Facebook that they will open Feb. 1 at 329 Dulles Drive in Lafayette. Complete Story.
Cincinnati craft brewery plans new location in shuttered bowling alley (January 27) – A shuttered Cincinnati bowling alley is getting new life as a local craft brewery takes over the space. Complete Story.
It’s a good day for Guinness as the Irish stout becomes best-selling beer in pubs for first time (January 27) – Guinness has proved that good things really do come to those who wait – by becoming the best-selling beer in British pubs for the first time. Complete Story.
De Garde Brewing Is Celebrating Its 10th Year in Business With a Big Ol’ Beer Festival (January 26) – Nearly two dozen other breweries will pour special releases at the party. Names include Belgium’s celebrated Brasserie Cantillon, Holy Mountain in Seattle, and Vermont’s Hill Farmstead. Complete Story.
Cleveland Brewery Passport opens with more breweries, new prize format (January 26) – The fourth Cleveland Brewery Passport has expanded to include the largest number of breweries since its inception. Complete Story.
Sneak peek at Uproot Brewing, a NEW brewery opening mid-February (January 25) – Uproot Brewing is the latest brewery to join Birmingham’s legendary craft beer scene. Complete Story.
Kingston, Ont. brewery harnessing carbon capture technology (January 25) – In its quest for further sustainability, the Mackinnon Brothers Brewing Co. has purchased a piece of equipment that helps cut down on CO2 emissions, all while saving a few bucks. Complete Story.
Big Grove Brewery starts construction in Cedar Rapids (January 25) – Monday kicked off the beginning of a new brewery that’s coming to Cedar Rapids. Complete Story.
Will Synthetic Alcohol Change The Beer Biz? (January 25) – Unlike many beer sites American Craft Beer has long argued that mood enhancement is the primary reason that people drink beer. Complete Story.
Oberon Day is back – here’s when Bell’s iconic beer returns to shelves (January 25) – For Michigan beer fans, one of the biggest days of the year has been announced: the return of Oberon Day. Complete Story.
This Day in History: First Canned Beer Goes on Sale (January 24) – Complete Story.
Cincinnati’s own: MadTree craft beer celebrates 10th anniversary (January 24) – MadTree, Cincinnati’s first craft brewery to can its beer is officially a decade old. Complete Story.
Fans of Hormel Chili Cheese Dip, this beer is for you (January 24) – Two Minnesota companies join forces to make the beer that will be the hit of your game-day gatherings. Complete Story.
Brewmaster: 5 Beer Recipes To Try Out (January 22) – Beer Brewing Simulator is a relaxing game where players take on the role of a brewer, crafting different IPAs, malts, and stouts. Players can even customize their brewery recipes and beers. There are also many recipes in the game for players to discover and explore. Complete Story.
A long-awaited brewery announces its opening in Bellingham, serving beer and tamales (January 22) – El Sueñito Brewing Company has been teasing the opening of its brand-new brewery and tamale shop in Bellingham, and the wait is finally over. Complete Story.
Rhinegeist makes charity bet with Buffalo craft brewery (January 22) – A Bengals win against the Bills on Sunday will benefit one Tri-State charity in a big way. Complete Story.
Starflyer Brewing to open in downtown Canton (January 21) – Andrew Archer is not new to the brewing scene. He has been in the industry for more than seven years, most recently brewing for HiHO Brewing Co. in Cuyahoga Falls. Complete Story.
$100K of vandalism done to Southwest Michigan brewery under construction (January 21) – Nearly 100 windows were shattered and hydraulic lines were filled with sand when Ryan Long arrived at his brewery last week, which is under construction. Complete Story.
New name, new location: This East End brewery is rebranding and moving to Old Louisville (January 21) – Oldham Brewing Co., which originally opened inside the Glen Oaks Country Club last March, is changing its name to Inside Job Brewing Co. and moving from Prospect to 1031 S. Sixth St. near Old Louisville. Complete Story.
Tulip Vs. Snifter Glass: Which Is Better For Beer? (January 20) – If you’re serious about your brews, it’s time to get serious about your glassware. Complete Story.
8 Colorado-made amber ales to feed your Fat Tire cravings (January 20) – Miss the old Fat Tire? Several Colorado breweries make excellent amber ales to satisfy your craving. Complete Story.
Take Your Shower Beer to the Next Level at Denver’s Beer Spa (January 19) – The Beer Spa draws inspiration from similar spas in Japan and Korea. Complete Story.
6 non-alcoholic beers to drink for Dry January and beyond. (January 19) – Whether or not you’re abstaining from alcohol this month, there’s a variety of non-alcoholic beers in the marketplace now that deserve your attention. Complete Story.
A year after sale, Bell’s Brewery is still the top in Michigan, new products coming. (January 19) – When Michigan’s top brewery was sold to an overseas company in late 2021, founder and craft beverage pioneer Larry Bell promised that Bell’s Brewery wouldn’t change. Complete Story
Atwater Brewery unveils new craft beer brewed using artificial intelligence (January 18) – Robots making craft beer? We might not be too far off from that; they’re already opening doors and doing backflips. Complete Story.
First Molson Coors Brewery In U.S. Goes 100% Renewable Electricity (January 18) – The Molson Coors Beverage Company is moving its Fort Worth brewery to wind-powered, 100% renewable electricity by the end of January. Complete Story
A Brewing Kit For Dad Leads To A World Beer Cup Gold Medal (January 18) – Dave Bergen bought a home-brewing kit for his father for Christmas many years ago, and it’s a good thing that his dad wasn’t interested. Complete Story.
New Charlottesville brewery to open in 2023 (January 18) – Superfly Brewing Co., which proclaims itself a “small, funky” brewery and taproom on its website, plans to open at 943 Preston Ave. Complete Story
New Belgium Brewing Co. Changes Fat Tire Recipe, Packaging After 32 years (January 17) – Getting a facelift at 32 years old may sound odd, but that’s exactly what New Belgium Brewing’s flagship beer needs, according to the Fort Collins-born brewing giant. Complete Story.
Mason-based brewery Sonder opening West Chester location in 2023 (January 17) – Complete Story.
Bojangles and Boone-based Appalachian Mountain Brewery Launch New Hard Sweet Tea (January 17) – Two iconic Carolina companies teamed up to create the new Bojangles hard sweet tea, which will be sold in gas stations and grocery stores across the Carolinas this March. Complete Story.
Top 9 bars, breweries in the Tri-State to watch the Bengals (January 15) – As the Cincinnati Bengals head into the NFL playoffs, fans throughout the Tri-State will be searching for places to watch and cheer the team on. Complete Story.
Stevens Point Streetwise: New beer combines cultures (January 15) – What’s happening with businesses in the Stevens Point area? Streetwise has your answers. These roundups offer an easy way to stay up to date with what’s happening on the Streetwise beat. Complete Story.
A hidden gem: Local brewery offers snacks, games and drinks (January 15) – Killeen residents discovered a hidden gem of local entertainment in a small, veteran owned business Saturday. Complete Story.
Russian River Brewing announces its return to Seattle area (January 14) – This comes as welcome news for a lot of you. For others, you might not be familiar with Russian River Brewing. You should get acquainted. Complete Story.
Memorial held for son of Broadway Brewery co-owner (January 14) – The brewery, co-owned by Lushen’s father, Walker Claridge, hosted a celebration of life from 1 to 5 p.m. The 17-year-old was a senior at Hickman High School where he was known for his love of learning and compassion. Complete Story.
Developer for Hamm’s Brewery revamp in St. Paul officially approved (January 14) – The City of St. Paul has officially approved a developer to transform the historic Hamm’s Brewery complex. Complete Story.
Five Best Suburban Chicago Breweries (January 13) – Get ready to hit the road, beer fans: From saison to hazy IPA, here are 5 suburban breweries worth the drive. Complete Story.
The Case for Brewery Customization (January 13) – Your brewery is unique, and your beer is one-of-a-kind, so your equipment ought to be designed and customized with your beer in mind. Complete Story.
Hawk Mountain Brewery to spread its wings with new Whitehall taproom, production facility (January 13) – A brewery that’s been making beer in a New Tripoli barn is spreading its wings with a new taproom and production facility in Whitehall Township. Complete Story.
Colorado is for beer? Rankings show big love to state’s breweries (January 12) – Following some major struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, it looks like the Colorado beer business could be on an upward swing. Complete Story.
New Kalamazoo brewery, Apoptosis, opens this weekend (January 12) – A new brewery and tasting room is set to open on South Westnedge Avenue this weekend. Complete Story.
Three Colorado spots ranked among ‘best breweries’ in the country (January 12) – A top beer-themed publication, Hop Culture, recently released their list of the ’14 best breweries of 2022′ and three Colorado spots were featured. Complete Story.
9 Beer Trends to Watch in 2023 (January 12) – Nine projections, forecasts, and predictions that we’re watching in craft beer in 2023. Complete Story.
11 Brooklyn Breweries to Visit This Winter (Jaunary 11) – Sit back, relax, and enjoy a beer or two. Complete Story
Marquette brewery gets national recognition (January 11) – Blackrocks Brewery has been named one of the top 25 breweries in the nation by VinePair, a national digital media company that covers news and trends in the drink industry. Complete Story
Beer Science: Drinking Beer May Help Remove Kidney Stones (January 11) – There are a lot of reasons why people drink beer. One thing’s for sure, most people don’t generally drink beer to remove kidney stones, but a kidney transplant physician is suggesting that maybe we should. Complete Story
Buffalo Beer Experts Predict Craft Beer Trends in 2023 (January 10) – Every January for the last several years, the Western New York craft beer industry is asked about expected trends and predictions for the coming year. Complete Story.
BEER ALERT: New Winter Porters and Stouts (January 10) – 2023 is ON and American craft brewers are addressing the new year with exciting new beers you’re gonna want to have around. Complete Story.
Special Ingredient: Pickle Juice (January 10) – So, pickle beers are happening. What’s the big dill? Complete Story.
Five times Hollywood films have influenced beer sales (January 9) – Can TV and film influence what we’re drinking? Complete Story.
So You Want to Brew Beer? 8 Essential Steps to Making Great Beer (January 9) – New to brewing? Welcome to the world’s most rewarding hobby. Complete Story.
Weldwerks Brewing Expands Distribution To North Carolina (January 9) – WeldWerks Brewing Co. is proud to announce their partnership with Artisan Beverage Group, an independent craft beverage distributor based in Charlotte, to increase the brewery’s distribution into North Carolina. Complete Story.
Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week offers 60-plus events (January 9) – Winter Beer Olympics, unlimited mimosa brunches, brushes and brews painting parties, build-a-beer workshops and more — Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week is almost here. Complete Story.
Beer is Art : Americans Helping Africans Learn About Beer (January 9) – Crafting the next generation of brewers. Complete Story.
Trellis Brewery to open in the Smoketown neighborhood (January 8) – Though the building has been sitting unoccupied for nearly 40 years, the brewery owner said it is structurally sound and perfect for a brewery. Complete Story.
Brewery of the Month: Winter brews at Narragansett (January 8) – RI’s leading brewery features seasonal beers to warm you up on chilly nights. Complete Story.
Deal emerges to save Fountain Square Brewing Co. from closing for good (January 8) – The head brewer and general manager at Fountain Square Brewing Co., will buy the brewery and bar to prevent an auction and liquidation sale that could have closed one of the first breweries to open in the craft beer renaissance in Indianapolis. Complete Story.
New brewery to open in Lancaster and produce sour beer (January 7) – A new brewery is set to open on the Barrel & Boar BBQ Factory property at 1217 S. Broad St. Complete Story.
7 Signs a Brewery Is Worth a Try, According to Brewmasters (January 7) – Americans love beer, and the rise of craft brewing has grown the market even further in the past few years. In 2021, craft brewer volume sales grew 8%, raising small and independent brewers’ share of the U.S. beer market by volume to 13.1%. It doesn’t hurt the odds that there are over 9,000 breweries in the country, but how do find a good brewery that’s worth your time and money? Complete Story.
‘Beer is always good’: San Diego brewers come together for 12th annual Brew Fest (January 7) – San Diego brewers and beer drinkers gathered to cheers in the new year on Saturday at the San Diego Brew Fest. Complete Story.
South Austin Brewery and Excellent Spicy Chicken Truck Are Expanding to Northeast Austin (January 6) – St. Elmo Brewing Co. and Spicy Boys will open in Walnut Bend. Complete Story.
Alpine’s Mcilhenney Brewing a bright spot in a tough year for San Diego beermakers (January 6) – The family that founded Alpine Beer in 2002 has regrouped under a new label in East County that has taken the craft beer industry by storm. Complete Story.
Land Purchased For Downtown Brewery and Dog Park ( January 5) – Foxtown Brewery takes major step forward on Downtown project. Complete Story.
The House That Beer Built: Habitat for Humanity of LI Partners with East End Breweries (January 5) – Habitat for Humanity of Long Island is partnering with local craft breweries, bars and distilleries, selling special craft brew and spirits cards to raise funds for building more affordable homes on Long Island. Complete Story.
Three creative craft brewery taproom expansion concepts (January 4) – As we start a new year and consider where to go next, here are some of our favorite taproom expansion concepts with some recent examples. Complete Story.
Kentucky’s Largest Craft Brewery Unveils New Leadership and a New Global Brand Name (January 4) – A Lexington distillery, which also operates the state’s biggest craft brewery, announced big changes. Complete Story.
The Brewpub Goes Vegan (January 3) – Why Plant-Based Comfort Food Is Popping Up at Breweries Across the Country. Complete Story
Weihenstephan: The Oldest Brewery in the World? (January 3) – Humans have been making beer for thousands of years, but the oldest brewery still in existence wasn’t built until the 11th century. Complete Story
How a Unique Brewery Is Changing the Relationship Between Drinking and Wellness (January 3) – With Dry January upon us, Athletic Brewing Company co-founder Bill Shufelt reveals the convention-busting roots of the brand, its innovative beer-making process and what the future holds. Complete Story
Pittsburgh ranks No. 1 city for beer drinkers (December 28) – Now, the city has a new championship under its belt: Best City for beer drinkers. It’s the second year in a row the city has taken the top slot. Complete Story.
Craft Experts Shout Out The Best Beers For Cold Winter Nights (December 27) – When it comes to cold winter nights, nobody will fault you for immediately cracking open a bottle or two of warming whisk(e)y. That’s all well and good, but sometimes we’d rather savor a beer instead. Barleywines, Scotch ales, porters, and any number of over-the-top, barrel-aged imperial stouts are sure to make an appearance this winter. But so are wintry IPAs, schwarzbiers, and even ESBs. Complete Story.
Lehigh County brewery, with tasty brews and scenic views, leading in two categories of statewide contest (December 18) – Rising River Brewing Co., established in 2021 at 1955 Willow Lane in Lower Macungie Township, has been nominated in two categories – “best new brewery” and “best destination brewery” – in Breweries in PA’s third annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Complete Story.
These are Colorado’s best breweries and beers in 2022 (December 17) – Colorado’s best breweries pour great beer — and offer great vibes and beautiful taprooms, we found in our annual survey of brewers, industry pros and beer lovers. Complete Story.
Asheville ranks #1 for brewery volume in 2022 Best Cities for Beer Drinkers study (December 16) – Asheville is holding steady as a premier place for beer enthusiasts, going against cities nationwide. SmartAsset, a company designed to provide consumer-focused financial information and advice, released the results of its 2022 Best Cities for Beer Drinkers study, which compares 393 U.S. cities in the categories of the total number of breweries, breweries per 100,000 residents, the average number of beers per brewery, bars per 100,000 residents and the average price of a pint. Complete Story.
Danico Brewing opens off Pena Boulevard, near Denver International Airport (December 12) – On Saturday, Lotierzo and Nikki Harwood, opened Danico Brewing (named for the first two letters in each of their first names) at 66th Avenue and Tower Road, just off Pena Boulevard, the Uber-clogged thoroughfare that nearly every traveler takes to get to Denver International Airport. Complete Story.
There’ll Soon Be a Brewery, J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard in the Brewers Stadium (December 11) – The restaurant at American Family Field has not only been named but is also undergoing a full transformation into the J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard, which is set to open in March at the home of the Milwaukee Brewers. Complete Story.
Oklahoma brewery, “The Big Friendly” wins big in 2022 beer awards (December 10) – A micro-brewery in Oklahoma City recently won several awards at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival. The festival is America’s largest professional beer competition in the country. This year’s event featured 2,154 breweries and more than 9,000 beers in the competition. Complete Story.
Christmas Ale guide 2022 in Greater Cleveland, NE Ohio: 70+ breweries are spicing things up (December 9) – So many things say “It’s the holidays!” in Northeast Ohio. Not the least of which is the number of seasonal winter ales that are made, poured and enjoyed at our many craft breweries. Complete Story.
Gambit Brewing coming to downtown St. Paul in Pioneer Endicott building (December 8) – Downtown St. Paul, which has lost a few breweries in the past few years, is getting a new one in Gambit Brewing Company. Gambit will occupy the space formerly occupied by 12welve Eyes Brewing in the Pioneer Endicott building on Fourth Street between Robert and Jackson streets. Complete Story.
Investing in a craft brewery means more than free beer for life (December 5) – You have taken craft beer for many years. A weekend cannot pass by without visiting your favorite brewery with friends and family and enjoying tasty beers. Then one day, you start discussing how you can invest in the craft beer business and enjoy free beers. Complete Story.
The 25 Best Breweries in the Country Right Now, According to Beer Bars (December 3) – Since the dawn of craft beer, bars have played a pivotal role in the boom of American brewing. Premier beer bars, through their tight, thoughtful curation of tap lines and bottle lists and dedication to service, atmosphere, and education, are learning institutions — places of discovery and enjoyment. Complete Story.