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!
Seeking the Indiana Jones of Beer and More in “5 Stories Over Beer”
1. Seeking the Indiana Jones of Beer ? – A Smithsonian Beer Historian: You may have recently read that the prestigious Smithsonian Institute has opened a new position for a Beer Historian and is accepting applications. There’s a good chance the article was titled “Best Job Ever”. Visions of being paid to travel and drink beer could have followed. However, the real truth is that the Smithsonian is seeking someone a little more like the “Indiana Jones of Beer” (okay, I admit I used hyperbole to get you here) – part researcher, part collector, part scholar, part historian, part traveler, and part curator and preservationist who will be charged to “collect, document and preserve the history of brewing, craft brewers and the beer industry.” Read the full story by clicking here.
If Only He Hadn’t Run Out of Beer
2. U.S. Craft Brewery Count Reaches Historic High: According to new mid-year data released by the Brewers Association (BA), craft brewers are still growing with a record high of 4,656 breweries operating in the U.S as of June 30th. Real the full story by clicking here.
More Beer on the Way
3. Chiefs Depart Ballast Point: Last November, Ballast Point announced its sale to Constellation Brands. This past week witnessed a number of high-level departures from Ballast Point – including their head brewer. Read the full story by clicking here.
Ballast Point Future at Stake?
4. MillerCoors Buys Hop Valley: “Big Beer” strikes again. The craft division of MillerCoors has bought a majority stake in Oregon-based Hop Valley Brewing Company, the second investment the big brewer has made in a tinier rival this month. Real the full story by clicking here.
Another Craft Brewer Gobbled Up by Big Beer
5. A Wood-Aging ‘Dream Space’ for Beer Becomes a Reality: Tröegs Independent Brewing in Pennsylvania has unveiled their “wood-aging dream space” called the Splinter Cellar. Read the full story by clicking here.
Photograph courtesy of Tröegs Independent Brewing
