After a virtual celebration in 2020, the state’s largest festival dedicated to exclusively Texas-brewed, independent craft beer is returning to East Austin this Fall. Look out for the 2021 brewery line-up and more details when tickets go on sale later this Summer.
The story of Yuengling is the story of the American Spirit. It’s a tale of shared dreams, individual tenacity and an unwavering dedication to standards of quality. Like many American stories, it starts amid the dreams of countless young immigrants looking for opportunity and emerges from the strength and will of one family determined to build their legacy in a new country.
“Slice into this bold, barrel-aged imperial fruited stout and experience a slice of Southern California in your glass. Inspired by Orange County’s rich history of growing boysenberries, this barrel-aged imperial fruited stout is full-bodied with big, bold berry flavours that are drizzled with rich vanilla flavour and a hint of cinnamon. The bakery is open for business.”
The Craft Beer Marketing Awards (CBMAS) were developed to recognise and award the very best marketing in the brewing industry across the world. Breweries, their agencies, artists, and marketing partners are invited to enter their top work. The 2021 CBMAS included categories that recognise all aspects of beer-related marketing. Check out 2021 Crushie Award Winners here.
On November 27, 2020, the Brewers Association Export Development Program hosted an American Craft Beer media night at Commune Reserve in Shanghai. With more than 20 journalists and key opinion leaders in attendance, American Craft Beer Ambassador Yandong Lu presented a seminar and guided tasting on American craft beer.
In now the fourth year of producing some classic beers, brewed to precision, East Brother Brewing Company has announced that it has expanded via Flood Distribution to the key market of the state of Texas. The brewery is known for its portfolio of products including core classics and occasionally small batch seasonal brews for limited release.
The craft beer family in Pittsburgh has welcomed a new member, as Necromancer Brewing Co. opens for can sales at 2257 Babcock Boulevard in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh. The building used to house a Spirit Halloween store, but now the 14,000 square foot space will sell four packs of Necromancer’s N-E IPA, Ever and a Wildwood, a lemony Grisette. On the weekend of May 29th and 30th, they’re due to release two more products to the range as well.
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. has achieved the status of a regional brewing in 2020 despite the challenges of the pandemic and the impacts on its on-premise sales. The brewery in Northern California produced over 16,500 barrels last year, which is a record for the growing company and a massive achievement in a year of social distancing restrictions and economic setbacks.
Last year in 2020, there were a total of nearly 9,000 breweries spread across the United States. The number of companies brewing beer has been steadily increasing since 2012. Breweries can be categorised as a craft brewery, large craft brewery and non-craft brewery.