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Canned Beer Turned 90 — And It Won
The beer can has had one of the great comeback arcs in American consumer product history. For decades it carried a reputation as the vessel…
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The Great American Beer Festival Returns — What to Know Before You Go
For three days every fall, Denver becomes the undisputed capital of American craft beer. The Great American Beer Festival — organized by the Brewers Association…
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Craft Beer and Climate Change — The Quiet Crisis Reshaping Ingredient Supply
The craft beer industry has a climate problem, and it runs straight through the raw materials. Barley, hops, and water — the three non-yeast building…
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Hop Harvest Season Is Here — A Look at the People Behind Your Beer’s Most Important Ingredient
Every September, a narrow window opens in the Yakima Valley of Washington, the Willamette Valley of Oregon, and the hop-growing regions of Michigan and Idaho.…
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Consolidation Watch: What Happens When Big Beer Buys Your Favorite Craft Brewery
The story has played out enough times now that it has a familiar arc. A beloved regional brewery — one with a strong identity, loyal…
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Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Is Having a Serious Moment — Here’s Why It’s Worth Your Attention
A few years ago, non-alcoholic beer was the thing you drank when you had no other options — a joyless compromise that tasted vaguely of…
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The Rise of the Craft Beer Taproom Economy — And What It Means for Your Favorite Brewery
Something has shifted in how American craft breweries make money — and if you’ve noticed your local taproom getting a little nicer, a little busier,…
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The Craft Beer Industry’s Workforce Problem — And How Breweries Are Solving It
The craft brewing industry has a hiring problem that doesn’t get talked about enough. Skilled cellar workers, experienced brewers, and qualified taproom managers are increasingly…
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New Breweries Making Noise in Unexpected Places
The most interesting brewery openings right now aren’t happening in Portland or Denver or Brooklyn. They’re happening in places that have been quietly building a…
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Alcohol Beverage Modernization Act: What Craft Brewers Are Watching
A bipartisan bill working its way through the Senate — the Alcohol Beverage Modernization Act — has the craft brewing industry watching closely. It’s not…