5 Stories Over Beer is a weekly article that presents 5 recent and thought-provoking stories about beer and the brewing industry that you should read. So sit down, grab a beer, and take a few minutes to read 5 thirst-quenching stories. Cheers!
Oktoberfest Begins Under Tightened Security & More In 5 Stories Over Beer
1. Oktoberfest Begins Under Tightened Security: Oktoberfest, Germany’s largest festival, opened over the weekend without major disruption. Famous for its beer-steeped festivities, security was extremely heightened following a summer blighted by attacks. Read the full story by clicking here.
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2. The Economic Impact of Homebrewing: Would you believe that homebrewing packed a whopping $1 billion dollar economic impact the in U.S. in 2015? Read the full story by clicking here.
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3. Now We Know How Beer Foam Stops All That Sloshing: Not only does foam enhance the flavor of your beer, it also helps dampen the inevitable sloshing when you and your pals clink glasses. Scientists now think they’ve figured out why. Read the full story by clicking here.
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4. Cannabis-Infused Beer Was Just Approved for Sale: Dad and Dudes Breweria of Aurora, Colorado, has received approval from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau to sell its General Washington’s Secret Stash IPA brew, which contains cannabinoids (CBDs) — but no THC — in all 50 states. Read the full story by clicking here.
Photograph courtesy of Dad and Dudes Breweria
5. Former Stone Brewmaster Mitch Steele Opening Brewery and Brewpub in Atlanta: Beloved Stone Brewing Co. brewmaster Mitch Steele has announced his next project. Read the full story by clicking here.
