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Lagunitas Creates Proprietary Process for Even Fresher Beer
The world of wet-hopping has been turned on its head.
If you’re a fan of super fresh beer, you’re a fan of wet-hopping. The process, previously constrained to the annual hop harvest, has just been ...
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Local Beer Isn’t Just a Trend
How basic science shows that locally-sourced beer is here for good.
A look at how basic science shows that locally-sourced beer is here for good, and the craft beer revolution isn’t just a fad. ...
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When Bad Beer Goes Good
In December 2016, we waited for a Black Project beer we never tried. Until now.
Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales in Denver, Colorado, makes some of the country’s best sour beer. But they also provide unparalleled service. ...
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Wicked Weed ‘Evolves’ Funkatorium Invitational After 40+ Breweries Pull Out
Dozens of breweries decided not to attend after news of the brewery's pending AB InBev buyout.
Nearly 50 breweries have opted out of Wicked Weed’s big event since news the brewery sold to InBev. Now, the brewery is scrambling to save ...
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How (and Why) to Celebrate American Craft Beer Week, May 15-21
This year’s theme: #beeritforward
May 15-21 marks the 12th annual American Craft Beer Week, a nationwide celebration of all those who brew, sell, and yes, drink craft beer. ...
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What’s Next for the American IPA?
Three industry veterans weigh in.
From face-melting bitterness to the milkshake-like juice bomb, the American IPA has come a way since the mid-90s. So, what’s next? ...
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Cereal Beer Is the Breakfast of Champions
Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch milk stout, anyone?
Admit it: You’ve been tempted to crack a beer with breakfast. Thanks to this Colorado brewery, you can. Introducing Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch milk stout. ...
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The Best Beach Beer Is Hard Seltzer
SpikedSeltzer goes national just in time for the warmer months.
Just in time for the warmer months, Spiked Seltzer gets national distribution. It’s our favorite hard seltzer, and one of the best beach drinks on ...
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Heineken Just Bought the Rest of Lagunitas Brewing Company
It’s been a big week for buyouts in the beer world.
The buyout comes as Lagunitas continues to grow and dominate the IPA category and could be worth as much as $500 million. ...
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AB InBev Is Buying Asheville’s Wicked Weed Brewing
Whoa.
One of Asheville’s most popular and fastest growing, Wicked Weed brewing becomes the 10th U.S. brewery to be acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev since 2011. ...
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Can Sam Adams Save Itself with Summer Ale?
After another disappointing quarter, America's second-largest craft brewery regroups.
Boston Beer Company, the second largest craft brewery in America, isn’t doing great. Can one beer right the ship and put them back on track? ...
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Guinness Goes Vegan-Friendly, Eliminates Fish Guts from Brewing Process
Wait...fish guts?
Dried fish bladders are often used for filtration in the brewing process of cask ales. For diehard vegans, that’s a total deal-breaker. ...
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5 Shandies Worth Sipping This Summer
‘Tis the season for beer mixed with lemonade.
The shandy, also known as a radler, is a light, refreshing beer that’s perfect for warm weather. ‘Tis the season for beer mixed with lemonade. ...
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Resurrect Beer Project: Black Hills Brewery & Malting
South Dakota is more than just dead presidents.
Designer PJ Engel reimagines the defunct Black Hills Brewery & Malting with the oddities of South Dakota in mind. ...
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How One Mass. Brewery Puts Mom’s PB&J Into a Barrel-Aged Porter
Jack's Abby Craft Lagers is no stranger to wildly flavored beers.
Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, Mass., is no stranger to wild and funky beer flavors. Here’s how they get mom’s PB&J into a barrel-aged ...
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