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Brewing plants step up water conservation efforts in face of droughts

Some of the largest brewers in the U.S. are trying to reduce their water-to-beer ratio as drought and wildfire threaten the watersheds...

June 12, 2014 at 2:58 PM

Lagunitas won’t open Chicago taproom on June 18th after all

Despite a tweet to the contrary, Lagunitas Brewery won't be opening its taproom June 18, but the space will definitely be up and running...

June 12, 2014 at 2:50 PM

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery closes Belmont Shore location

After two decades in the Shore, Second Street is going to miss its go-to deep-dish pizza restaurant: BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery. Set...

June 12, 2014 at 2:46 PM

Analysts speculate again on prospect of A-B InBev – SABMiller deal

Santander analysts last week noted “growing market chatter” about the possibility of an AB-SAB merger. But because SAB had a “deep...

June 11, 2014 at 3:13 PM

Number of canning craft brewers doubles in 18 months, total count passes 500

The number of craft breweries putting their beer in cans has more than doubled since 2012, according to Russ Phillips, author of a recent...

June 11, 2014 at 2:19 PM

Half Acre collab with Maine Beer Co. released last week, another to be brewed this fall

This time, the result will be a hoppy session ale worked up from a joint recipe that was named and designed by Maine Beer Co. In the fall,...

June 11, 2014 at 10:39 AM

Half Acre Beer Hates Astronauts coming to cans this Friday

This Friday marks the return of Beer Hates Astronauts, the official beer of God (Hates Astronauts). And this time we're releasing it in...

June 11, 2014 at 9:39 AM

60% of Dogfish Head sales occur in Mid-Atlantic region

Dogfish beer can be found statewide in Rhode Island and Tennessee, according to spokesman Justin Williams. The brewery is working to find...

June 11, 2014 at 9:29 AM

NoDa Brewing on pace for 150% growth this year, planning $2 million expansion

Their Hop, Drop and Roll beer just won a gold medal in the Word Beer Cup for having the best American-style India Pale Ale (IPA) —...

June 10, 2014 at 1:59 PM

Myrtle Beach and Horry County reportedly ruled out in Stone’s East Coast search

The Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation was notified by a representative from the S.C. Department of Commerce on...

June 10, 2014 at 1:54 PM

Cincinnati and Greenville (SC) added to rumored short list of cities for Stone’s new brewery

A big time brewery could be on tap for Greensboro. Stone Brewing Company is based out of California and they’re looking to expand east....

June 10, 2014 at 1:39 PM

Wynwood White Hot Wheat available at Heat home games as NBA Finals head to Miami

Just in time for the Finals, Heat fans now have their own local beer. Miami's Wynwood Brewing Co. had been experimenting with making an...

June 10, 2014 at 9:27 AM

Ol’ Burro: Golden Road replaces Firestone Walker as Trader Joe’s contract brew partner

There’s a new name in having your name on a beer in LA, Golden Road Brewing. Since one of the biggest players in the contract brewing...

June 9, 2014 at 10:09 PM

Lagunitas Chicago taproom opens on June 18

Beer lovers, go ahead and exhale. The long-awaited Lagunitas TapRoom will finally open its doors to the public on June 18. Situated in...

June 9, 2014 at 9:49 PM

Great Lakes Brewery creates a dill pickle IPA

And so I recently traveled to the brewery in Etobicoke and spent the day with head brewer Mike Lackey, brewing a unique beer in hopes of...

June 9, 2014 at 9:35 PM

Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Across America brewery lineup announced

In six weeks we begin a seven-city festival adventure in the name of U.S. craft beer. We put out the call for our brewing brethren to...

June 9, 2014 at 9:14 PM

Miller Lite retro bottles launch in late August, new packaging due in October

The white-label bottles were replaced in the late 1990s and haven’t been seen since. Not only will they return starting in late August,...

June 9, 2014 at 4:47 PM

MillerCoors parent co. CEO: company aims for “well north” of 20% of U.S. premium beer market

Alan Clark, chief executive, said in an interview that the producer of Miller Lite, Foster’s and Peroni is aiming for a market share...

June 9, 2014 at 4:34 PM

Greensboro reportedly on Stone’s short list of possible East Coast brewery spots

Greensboro is on the short list with five to six other cities to host Stone Brewing Co.'s East Coast brewery and distribution hub, Mayor...

June 9, 2014 at 4:25 PM

Fox on failed “innovation” from the big beer companies

If you look back at Big Beer's new product launches-- many shown here-- you may notice most have something in common. I mean, besides...

June 9, 2014 at 3:32 PM