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Beer Hunter: The Movie now available
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It's been a long time coming, but the documentary about Michael Jackson is finally out! If you don't know much about the man or his legacy to brewing, you owe it to yourself as a fan of the craft and the industry t...
Craft beer hit double digit share in 2014
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To put it simply: 2014 was an absolute monster year for craft brew. With the total beer market up only 0.5 percent in 2014, craft brewers are key in keeping the overall industry innovative and growing. This steady gr...
Small breweries standing strong against buyout offers
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As the big boys are struggling to grow, craft breweries continue to surge. The regional and national operations are drawing a lot of interested would-be buyers: Craft’s growth is driving the interest. The segment’s ...
Get paid to drink beer all summer
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That's what World of Beer is taking applications for. Not even joking. Whether you’re a photographer or writer, social media maverick or beer blog surfer, we are looking for you. Adventure seekers and storytellers,...
First Beer of the Weekend – 4/17/2015
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Shutting down the work week with this glorious nectar. The deep orange pour immediately tells you that this ain't your grandpa's IPA. This is fresh and interesting. There is an amazing note of sweet grapefruit and ...
Interview with Wayne Wambles of Cigar City
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Food GPS has a great interview with one of the folks behind one of my favorite southern breweries, Cigar City. Of particular interest is his viewpoint on canning: There was quite a bit of contention from our consumer...
The real reasons behind rising hops prices
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Brewers Association has the straight dope. First, the prices for hops are pretty much in line with the US crop sector generally (prices to growers, dealer markups may change this). The graph below shows an index of h...
Drinking in a treehouse
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It's equal parts adult fun and pure nostalgia: drinking in a tree house! The tasting room is a grown-up’s version of a treehouse, complete with a deck, a restroom and a swinging bridge for access. It’s part of a wood...
Honey Badger DIPA doesn’t give a…
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Just in time for football season. Marin Brewing Company announced this week the release of their newest beer, Honey Badger Double IPA. The latest hoppy creation is the result of a collaboration with San Francisco-ba...
‘Tis The Season (for stouts & porters)
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Brewbound has a great write-up on the underappreciated dark beer styles, just in time for your a contrasted white Christmas. The rub is pretty obvious to anyone that's ever talked about beer with a novice: “When i...