Daily news, events and opportunities in the business of beer
D.G. Yuengling & Son is the oldest brewery in America
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.
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The Bruery launches the next batch of their Bakery series
“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.”
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Craft Beer Marketing Awards 2021
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.
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Statistics and facts about the craft beer industry in the US
India Pale Ales, Session beers, Imperial Ports, Stouts, Sours and Lagers – the variety in craft beer styles can go on forever. Despite the craft beer industry being severely impacted by the covid-19 pandemic, craft beer is still proving itself to be a growth sector in the beer brewing industry as a whole.
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Export development program hosts Chinese media at American craft beer tasting event
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.
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East Brother Beer Company has expanded to Texas
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.
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Necromancer Brewing is now open for can sales in North Hills, Pittsburgh
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.
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Dust Bowl Brewing now recognised as a regional brewery
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.
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Top beer festivals in the United States
Beer festivals are an integral part of American culture. They are themed festivals specifically organised for beer enthusiasts where a large number and variety of beers are available for purchase. These events can be based on themes or beer styles or even in a particular area in which breweries are located.
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BevNET Live Summer 2021 – June 22+23, 2021
Their speakers are leaders in the beverage industry talking about their experiences and focused on moving the industry forward. Speakers deliver talks on best practices, battle scars, data insights or cases that focus on breaking through or getting to the next level and the lessons learned in the process.
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Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival – Tampa – June 19, 2021
This is the 7th annual pork-out in Curtis Hixon Park. Enjoy all those pleasures that true southerners live by – beer, bourbon, barbeque, boots, bacon, biscuits, bluegrass and smoked beasts! It’s a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbeque eatin’.
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Set your brewery up with a social media plan for a successful summer
Creating a buzz for your brewery in 2021 requires great beer, a great atmosphere, and a presence online so people know about it. If you want to increase the presence of your craft brewery this summer, it’s a good idea to start planning now, because summer will be here in no time. Creating and managing an effective social media strategy can help your brewery reach more customer and boost sales in your taproom.
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Bespoke shuttles can help breweries bounce back in NYC
In the wake of the pandemic, small businesses across almost every sector have had to scale back operations, either directly or indirectly because of the pandemic, its social distancing restrictions and the subsequent downturn in the economy. This includes craft beer breweries, but with 2021 seeming like things are finally turning a corner with the pandemic, how do you know which investments for your brewery are the correct choices going forward?
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How many breweries there are in the United States, from 2012-2020
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.
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Anderson Valley Brewing unveils new logo and branding
Anderson Valley Brewing has recently unveiled its new logo and branding for its beers. View the updates to their look that feel fresh with a hint of the familiar too.
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The Great American Beer Festival competition for 2021 will go ahead
The most famous craft beer festival in the United States has had its in-person tasting event postponed for a second consecutive year until 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Brewers Association (BA). That being said, the competition that runs alongside the festival will be going ahead as planned this year, with the in-person event returning next year for its 40th anniversary.
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5 improvements to your bar’s website to attract more customers
Like almost every other business in the marketplace now, a bar’s website has become a vital information tool for your customers. Having an idea of the kind of content your customers are looking for and what changes you need to make is vital for your audience, especially new patrons who haven’t visited your bar before.
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The most common styles of beer explained – lager
Lager is the most popular style of beer on the planet. Coors Light, Budweiser, Corona and Michelob Ultra are some household names of lagers that are familiar with non-drinkers. These beers come from large, multinational producers that make up around 87% of the beer market across the US.
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8 ideas for marketing your craft brewery
As the industry becomes increasingly more popular, and therefore the competitor landscape more intense, marketing is an essential element to your business plan(s) as a craft brewery. The following 8 ideas will support you in developing a scalable marketing plan, regardless of the budgets available.
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The top 50 craft brewers in the US
The Brewers Association (BA), which represents US independent brewers, has released its annual top 50 list according to craft beer sales volume: along with an overall top 50 brewers list.
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