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!
San Diego Beer Week Begins and More – 5 Stories Over Beer
1. San Diego Beer Week Begins and Caps A Year Of Shakeups For Local Breweries: San Diego and craft beer are pretty synonymous. November 4th marked the beginning of the popular San Diego Beer Week (SDBW) Festival. However, big changes having been happening in the San Diego craft beer scene over the past year. Read the full story by clicking here.
San Diego Means Craft Beer
2. Are Consumers Tired of Craft Beer Choices? Hell no!: Anheuser Busch-InBev is now trying to push the idea that consumers want simplicity over choice when it comes to craft beer. That isn’t the reality and you can see the numbers demonstrating consumer desire for quality and choice by clicking here.
Consumers Want Quality Choices When Drinking Craft Beer
3.Undeterred by DOJ Scrutiny, AB InBev Snatches Another Craft Brewery: Anheuser-Busch InBev announced it will be purchasing Karbach Brewing Company, the fastest-growing craft brewery in Texas. This is the ninth craft brewery purchased by the big beer giant. The deal comes less than two months after the U.S. Department of Justice promised to “carefully scrutinize any future craft acquisitions”. Read the full story and potential impacts by clicking here.
Another Craft Brewery Swallowed by AB InBev
4. How Long Did The Great American Beer Dynasties Hold On To Their Empires?: Speaking of Big Beer, just how long did the great American beer dynasties of the past last before being gobbled up? Find out by clicking here.
Almost All of America’s Big Beer Barons Are Extinct
5. The 10 Most Influential Beer Drinkers in America: Speaking of American beer barons, have you ever wondered who the 10 most influential beer drinkers in America are? No, I’m not one of them. Find out by clicking here.
