Bart Watson – Brewers Association Chief Economist Small and independent U.S. craft breweries have a powerful and fascinating story to tell about their impact to the U.S. economy and our social fabric. The story includes: generating significant taxable retail sales; creating numerous direct and indirect jobs; providing sustained growth to other complementary business areas such…
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Started by retired civil/structural engineer Oscar Wong in 1994, Highland Brewing Company became Asheville, North Carolina’s first legal brewer since Prohibition. He started Highland Brewing “as a hobby” in the 3,500 square foot basement of Barley’s Taproom in downtown Asheville using mostly retrofitted dairy equipment. In October 2006, Highland Brewing Company moved operations to a…
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PRESS RELEASE – BA 2020 Industry Awards Oscar Wong (Highland Brewing Co.), Brendan McGivney (Odell Brewing Co.), and Adam DeBower (Austin Beerworks) receive honors Boulder, Colo. — The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers— announced the recipients of its 2020 Industry Awards. Three members of the brewing…
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Munich Helles Introduction – by Firkin Ron The term beer style refers to a broad set of descriptors used to differentiate and categorize types of beers. Descriptors such as color, flavor, strength, ingredients, production method, recipe, history, and origin create the framework for establishing a beer style. And almost any time you buy a beer,…
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Stone Brewing Soaring Dragon Background Founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner, Stone Brewing has come a long way since opening in San Diego County in 1996. Now the ninth-largest craft brewer in the U.S., Stone Brewing operates brewing facilities on both coasts – Escondido, California and Richmond, Virginia. In addition, Stone operates a number…
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PRESS RELEASE Let’s Come Together for a Totally New Kind of #GABF 2020 Great American Beer Festival: By now you’ve probably heard the news. We won’t be able to gather in person in Denver this fall and celebrate the wonderful world of craft beer together. Here’s What We’re Gonna Do We couldn’t possibly miss a…
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