Seeking the Indiana Jones of Beer and More in “5 Stories Over Beer”

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”…

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The Importance of Defining Small and Independent – Brewers Association

Julia Herz of the Brewers Association provides an excellent article that toasts and defines small and independent brewers. This week is American Craft Beer Week and a great time to celebrate small and independent craft brewers. With over 4,300 craft breweries in the U.S., the most breweries ever recorded for our nation, the American craft…

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Top 50 American Craft Breweries Tops This Week’s 5 Stories Over Beer

5 Stories Over Beer is a weekly article that presents 5 thought-provoking stories about beer and the brewing industry from the week before that you should read. So sit down, grab a beer, and take a few minutes to read 5 stories while drinking a beer. Cheers! Top 50 American Craft Breweries Tops This Week’s…

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Brewers Association Lists Top 50 Breweries of 2015

Top 50 Breweries of 2015 – Brewers Association Press Release Boulder, CO • April 5, 2016 – The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers—today released its annual lists of the top 50 craft and overall brewing companies in the U.S., based on beer sales volume. Of the top 50…

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Could More Breweries Mean a Problem ?

More Breweries Mean a Problem ?! How could that be? As of December 1, 2015, the Brewers Association had counted 4,144 breweries in the U.S., the most ever operating simultaneously in the history of the country. This is a golden age for beer lovers. It is easier than ever to find a great IPA, stout…

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U.S. Passes 4000 Breweries and Is On Path to All-Time Record

The U.S. has passed 4000 breweries and that number is rapidly growing! As I have toured the United States and visited numerous breweries, the positive impact of this growth is strikingly visible. My strictly anecdotal observation is that many breweries (especially small breweries) are in areas with lower rents or low property values. Quite frankly,…

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