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Unpacking the supply chain issues facing craft brewers today
Last year, the owner and brewer of Urban Artifact Brewing Company in Cincinnati spent nine months waiting for an order of the tropical superfruit to get filled from a supplier in Vietnam, a major lychee exporter. His shipment never left Southeast Asia, posing big problems for Urban Artifact’s Petroglyph beer, a top seller.
Find a US brewery
One of the great things about the independent beer scene is the variety of craft beer options you can enjoy. Whether it’s a brewpub down the street, a microbrewery that’s getting a lot of buzz, or a nano brewery that just opened, there is always a new craft brewery to try, and we want to make finding those places easy. We’ve given you the option to search by state, click on the “breweries near me” button or search for a brewery or brewpub by name, city or state.
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Best cities in the US for craft beers and brews
“Craft beer” is just that – it’s a “craft.” And creating craft beer is like any other form of art, mixed with science. Certain cities in the U.S. just seem to have a bit of extra creativity when it comes to brewing fantastic beers (maybe creativity, science, and beer drinking go hand in hand?). From Southern California to Central New York and everywhere imaginable in-between, here’s a line-up of some of America’s Best Brewtowns to plan a happy (and hoppy) vacation getaway.
There are nearly 9,000 craft breweries in the US – but big beer dominates
While craft beer drinkers in Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Wyoming can enjoy Wichita beer, the brewery has been trying for a year to sell its beverages in Minneapolis. Its inability to do so is thanks to post-Prohibition state laws that force most breweries to rely on a limited number of distributors to get their products into stores, bars and restaurants.
Alcohol should face the same marketing restrictions as high fat and high sugar products, say campaigners
The Alcohol Health Alliance wants to see the UK’s Health and Care Bill – which will restrict advertising and promotion on high fat, salt and sugar products – extended to include alcohol.
‘Redefining the drinking experience’: Primer Hard Seltzer launches with non-alcoholic and alcoholic versions in the same multi-pack
Most low/no drinkers are not solely dedicated to the category: choosing rather to switch between full strength and lower alcohol alternatives – often even during the same occasion. So new US brand Primer has designed its brand as a ‘one-stop-shop’ system: packaging its drinks with three different ABVs in one multi-pack.
New Holland is now Michigan’s largest independent craft brewery and has no plans to sell
Started in 1997 by childhood friends Brett VanderKamp and Jason Spaulding, New Holland Brewing Co. evolved from a passion for home brewing with old kegs, thermos coolers, pulleys and platforms and established itself as a Michigan craft beer powerhouse. It owns two restaurants – the Pub on 8th in Holland and the Knickerbocker in downtown Grand Rapids – plus a spirits tasting room in Saugatuck and two brick-and-mortar stores.
‘Back to normal’: Local brands trending in the Indian alcohol sector but mid-range drinks feeling the squeeze
Locally-produced wines, beers and spirits are currently on the up-and-up in India’s alcohol industry, with millennial consumers, in particular, preferring these over international brands – but drinks not in the premium or low price categories continue to face a slump that is not expected to pick up any time soon.
Anheuser-Busch InBev explores upcycling spent brewers’ grain for prebiotic
Brewers’ spent grain may offer a novel source of prebiotics, according to a new study from Anheuser-Busch InBev that found arabinoxylan from the waste may boost bifidobacterial levels in the human gut.
Half of UK alcoholic drinks display calorie information on labels
Almost half (47%) of alcoholic drinks in the UK feature calorie information on labels, says the Portman Group, as it calls for such labelling to remain voluntary.
Craft beer might get even more expensive
Ball Corp (BLL)., one of the world’s largest suppliers of aluminum cans, is sending shockwaves throughout the craft beer world after lifting the minimum number of cans certain producers must order and saying it will raise prices.
Forgotten fermentation: Uncovering Mexico’s traditional beverages
Could Mexico’s traditional fermented beverages offer inspiration for healthy beverages today? Researchers are calling for the recovery and conservation of ancient fermented drinks, which could offer an ‘outstanding reservoir’ of genetic resources such as plants, yeast and bacteria.
Diageo partners with Molson Coors to distribute beer portfolio in central and eastern Europe
Diageo has extended its partnership with Molson Coors Beverage Company: which will see the latter distribute Diageo’s beer portfolio in most Central and Eastern European markets as of January.
Trendspotting: Beverages set to turn to ‘big and bold’ flavors in 2022
Subtle, nuanced flavors have taken center stage in recent years: but this is set to change in 2022 with a shift to bigger and bolder profiles, according to beverage development company Flavorman.
Heineken launches Heineken 0.0 on draught: ‘This brings no and low alcohol beer from the periphery into the mainstream’
As it launches the alcohol-free version of its flagship brew on draught, Heineken predicts there will be as many Heineken 0.0 taps as there are Heineken Original by 2025.
In-cider info: NZ’s Zeffer Cider looks to grow with innovative flavours, low-calorie and zero-alcohol options
New Zealand-based Zeffer Cider is looking to increase appeal with a broad audience by rolling out various innovations including unique flavours as well as seltzers and non-alcoholic options.
Bell’s Brewery and New Belgium Brewing join forces to form a new American craft beer leader
Today, Bell’s Brewery founder, Larry Bell announced that he has reached an agreement with Lion, an Australian based brewer, for the sale of Bell’s. Lion acquired Colorado’s New Belgium Brewing in 2019. The move will see the Michigan-based craft brewer come together with New Belgium – aligning two great American craft brewers.
Alcohol-free gains traction on social media
Social media discussion around alcohol-free drinks is up significantly year-on-year, according to new research: with beer and mocktails among the most popular subjects.
Why craft beer is turning to craft malt
You love your hops, but whether you’re a brewer or craft beer aficionado, ask yourself this: When was the last time you thought about the malt in your beer?