For These Brewers, Craft Beer Requires a Full Rebrand
PUNCH
AUGUST 20, 2024
Craft beer brewers like Stillwater Artisanal are making “postmodern”beers brewed for flavor instead of specific styles like lager or IPA.
This Week's Craft Beer Events & Socials
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
MARCH 22, 2024
If you’re looking to get out and about over the next few weeks, the events calendar is still pretty dang full while breweries wait for warmer, more beer-friendly weather to arrive. On Saturday you can celebrate International Orval Day at The Beer Temple , one of the official destinations for the annual festivities.
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Was June 2014 Chicago's Craft Beer High Water Mark? (+Events & Socials)
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
JUNE 7, 2024
The amount of 10th anniversary events emerging over the last few weeks have made me wonder: Was May-June 2014 the busiest time in Chicago craft beer history? Hailstorm Brewing also celebrates ten years of beers with a party on Saturday and a special anniversary release of their GABF medal-winning Prairie Madness Pale Ale.
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Igloo Craft Beers shines at global stage
Spiritz
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Igloo Craft Beers won the Silver medal for its Wit and Wisdom beer at the Asia Beer Championship 2024, alongside accolades for Best Brand Identity and Packaging Design at the Kyoorius Design Awards 2024. “Winning these awards is a huge honour for us," says Chaitanya Khanapure, Founder of Igloo Craft Beers. .
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Effingut launches craft beers in cans
Spiritz
JULY 23, 2024
Effingut, a trailblazer in India's craft brewing industry, has announced the release of its renowned craft beers in cans. Known for its brewing excellence and innovation, Effingut’s new venture into canned beers aligns with its mission to make craft beer a staple for all occasions.
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The 10 Best-Selling Craft Beer Brands of 2024
VinePair
MAY 5, 2024
This may sound like a backhanded compliment, but while craft beer sales continue to slow, the situation isn’t nearly as grim as it was this time last year. craft beer sales totalled $4.7 Circana compiled the sales data into a list revealing the top 10 best-selling craft beer brands going into 2024.
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12th Man Brewing launches canned craft beer
Spiritz
MAY 20, 2024
12th Man Brewing has introduced its first canned craft beer in Maharashtra. The brewery endeavours to merge the passion for sports with the craft of brewing and claims to offer the state’s first canned craft beer.
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More Than Just IPA: Across America, Craft Beer Has Surprising Pockets of Regionality
VinePair
AUGUST 29, 2024
Most craft brewers couldn’t imagine life without IPA. But at the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, the vast majority of sales come from a very different beer style. Seven out of every 10 beers we sell is Shiner Bock,” says Nick Weiland, the brewery’s brand director. craft beer scene is a lot more varied than it might appear.
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This Week's Chicago-Centric Craft Beer Events & Socials
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
APRIL 12, 2024
I know in my head that it was just last Friday because we have these poll results to look at…but it doesn’t feel like it: A majority of “I’ll get there at some point” kinda sums up a lot about craft beer at the current moment, doesn’t it? Say hi to their new sign while you’re there. Good work.
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The VinePair Podcast: Has Craft Beer Gotten Boring?
VinePair
JUNE 11, 2024
With nearly every conceivable IPA variant, from cold to milkshake to hoppy absurdity , and stouts barrel-aged and pastrified to the nth degree, it seems that craft beer has reached a point of all-time stagnation. This grim state of affairs begs the question: Has craft beer gotten boring? appeared first on VinePair.
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N/A Beer, Why So Secretive?
PUNCH
JANUARY 25, 2024
Craft beer was built on the open sharing of ideas among brewers. Nonalcoholic craft beer is taking the opposite tack—to the detriment of innovation.
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Rice Isn’t Just For Big Beer Anymore
PUNCH
JULY 18, 2024
Craft beer breweries once looked down on Budweiser and Coors for using rice in their beers. Today, craft rice lager is trending. Here's why.
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This Week's Beer News: Revolution Brewpub to Close in December
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Considering this Reddit post with info about the closure popped up late on Friday night, I’m guessing that probably sped up the timeline a bit, as Revolution is excellent at managing information about their beers and their brand overall. Traverse City Beer Week returns on Nov. I honestly thought it’d be around for decades.
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This Week's Pre-Paddy's Day Craft Beer Events & Socials
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
MARCH 15, 2024
So if you see me out and about with a green beer in my hand, no you didn’t. But I might pop up at a beer bar or a brewery or two around the north side over the next 48 hours or so. Here’s something unique: Tomorrow night, Whiner Beer is hosting a St. Lucky Dorr returns for a new season of beer drinking on March 23.
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Lost in a haze: North American craft beer searches for mojo
Just Drinks
MAY 14, 2024
The once-dynamic North American craft beer market is now stagnant. A lack of innovation in a sector awash with hazy IPAs has been blamed.
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No Longer Just For Macro Lagers, Craft Beer Is Finally Embracing Rice
VinePair
JANUARY 29, 2024
When planning some of the first recipes at Dallas’s Vector Brewing , head of brewing Tomás Gutierrez looked to beer’s origins. The earliest beers made thousands of years ago were a kind of porridge or beer soup made from cereal grains. There was a Mexican pozole-inspired smoked beer, with a full hog’s head in the boil.
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The Who’s Who of Beer Cool
PUNCH
APRIL 4, 2024
The best craft beer breweries in 2024, from a minimalist operation serving lagers to the brewers making IPAs that spotlight regional flavors.
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This Week's New Beer Labels: Powered by Pub Ales
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
I caught most of the Craft Beer & Brewing “Best Of” lists … but apparently not all of them. Support beer media!). Because they are.) I can tell you that Eric’s establishment - and two other Chicago stalwarts - are in the top ten of that list. I bet you can guess which ones.
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The Return of Honkers: This Week's Beer News
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
OCTOBER 7, 2024
One of Chicago’s original craft beers is coming back. We broke the news of its discontinuation back in early 2019 , calling it “the end of an era” as Goose was pivoting to beers like Old Man Grumpy and Next Coast IPA. Earlier today, Goose Island made it official : Honkers Ale is returning to package format.
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Are Beer Flights Passé? The Debate Captures Craft Beer’s Growing Pains.
PUNCH
MARCH 21, 2024
Beer flights are a divisive debate in craft beer. For some, they are unnecessary holdovers. For others, they're a key to accessibility.
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This Week's Chicago-ish Craft Beer Events & Socials
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
MARCH 8, 2024
This year’s Pink Boots Society beer releases today at Dovetail and both Miskatonic spaces. The women of Half Acre and Reyes also brewed their own beer using the Pink Boots hop blend, called BREAK THE GLASS , which is available now, as is UnstHOPable , the Pink Boots collaboration from Alter Brewing. Language is fun!
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This Week's Circus-y & Chicago-y Craft Beer Events & Socials
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
MAY 17, 2024
Facebook Memories reminded us that the Lagunitas Beer Circus — perhaps the most bizarre beer event we’ve ever attended — kicked off in Chicago a decade ago. here are some other upcoming… Today’s a good day for a beer release, apparently: Haymarket is rolling out their new Clark St.
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This Week's New Habanero-Pineapple Beer Labels (and Haymarket News)
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
… “It has been an amazing 15 years across two states creating and enjoying delicious craft beer and food. While this is a heavy decision and pulls at my heart, I know Haymarket will continue making great beer and food for its ever-growing fanbase,” said Crowley.
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This Week's "Best of the Year" Beer News
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Subscribe now While I still believe that winning a GABF medal remains the highest honor that can be bestowed in craft beer, earning acknowledgement from the annual Craft Beer & Brewing Best of the Year list is quickly becoming a close second. Another good year to be a beer drinker in the Midwest!
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On Non-Alc and the Decline of Craft Beer
Dry Atlas
JULY 31, 2024
By Mike Gurr, Vice President of Operations at Gruvi For 15 years, I was deeply immersed in the world of craft beer. My trajectory in the beer industry—marked first by unbridled enthusiasm, a period of stagnation, and then great uncertainty—in many ways mirrors the industry’s own evolution.
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Western Australia launches ten-year craft beer roadmap
Just Drinks
AUGUST 14, 2024
The local government of Western Australia has launched a decade-long strategy to grow craft beer production in the region.
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This Week's "It's Not A Relocation" Craft Beer Events & Socials:
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Let’s all now take a moment to appreciate their awesome logo: A Scottish Highland cow that’s also a hop cone: Subscribe now Also, a brief reminder that voting for the annual array of beer-centric USAToday 10Best Readers Choice awards closes at noon on Monday. Not sure what all that is? Seedz really wants your vote.)
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Taste Of North Park Features San Diego Craft Beers & Live Music This October
PubClub
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Locals cheer San Diego craft beers at Original 40 Brewing Co. Known for its craft breweries, it’s only appropriate that this neighborhood of San Diego would have a party to celebrate it. The Taste Of North Park features San Diego craft beers, food samples and live music this October. It goes from 11 a.m.-3
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Welcome Demo! Welcome Industry! This Week's Chicago-Centric Craft Beer Events & Socials
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
MARCH 29, 2024
With their Grand Opening today, we’d like to officially welcome Demo to the Chicagoland beer scene! Even the most unadventurous of tourists now have no excuse not to get a local beer (of course, they should also stop at Crushed by Giants as well). Today, they open up the doors and welcome us all inside.
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Tasting Notes for Craft Beer
Advanced Mixology
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Craft beer is more than just a drink. For craft beer enthusiasts, tasting notes are a way of appreciating and sharing the complex and diverse experiences associated with different brews. Tasting notes are also useful for learning more about beer styles, ingredients, and brewing techniques.
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This Week's Devilish New Beer Labels
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
OCTOBER 23, 2024
I hope you’re enjoying drinking beer in October. It’s among my very favorite beer drinking months, as its when styles like porter, brown ale, pumpkin ale and others just hit a little bit harder (for me). Happy Wednesday, friends. Harness it. It’s label time. in package these days. Lollygagging.
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This Week's Chicago-Centric Craft Beer Events & Socials: Live from the West Coast
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
APRIL 26, 2024
The World Beer Cup awards were announced Wednesday night and I’m always thrilled when the most competitive award goes to a Midwestern brewery — even more so when it’s one of my favorites in Chicago. Old Irving Brewery’s Beezer beat out 325 other beers to earn the Gold Medal for Juicy/Hazy IPA.
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One Brand Enters, WLL Leaves: This Week's Chicago-Centric Craft Beer Events & Socials
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
MAY 10, 2024
They started out in CDMX in 2015 and have had a couple collabs with Pilot Project’s Brewers Kitchen brand in the last year, but now they’re rolling out some beers stateside with the PP team. Do you know someone looking for an entry level job making sure that draft beer around the NWI region is pouring pristinely?
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A Salt Shed Open Date + This Week's Chicago-Centric Craft Beer Events & Socials
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
APRIL 5, 2024
April is a busy month, so let’s get straight to our… First up: Tomorrow morning, The Beer Temple will sell tickets to this year’s Cantillon Zwanze Day. VIP tickets and higher add an hour of extra access to the fest beers, food from Craft Urban and a code for a free ride home from Lyft. Great idea!
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This Week's Chicago-ish Craft Beer Events & Socials: Complimentary Meat Cart Monday
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
MARCH 1, 2024
That beer comes out one week from today, March 8, on International Women’s Day. Also being released on March 8th: Riveting Rouge, this year’s Pink Boots Society beer , coming out at Dovetail. Sounds like there’s going to be a Naperville release for that beer as well, but we’re still waiting on details.
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Craft Beer on the Decline, Non-Alc on the Ups
Dry Atlas
JULY 31, 2024
By Mike Gurr, Vice President of Operations at Gruvi For 15 years, I was deeply immersed in the world of craft beer. My trajectory in the beer industry—marked first by unbridled enthusiasm, a period of stagnation, and then great uncertainty—in many ways mirrors the industry’s own evolution.
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This Week's Chicago-Centric Craft Beer Events & Socials: A Closure and an (Imminent?) Opening
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
APRIL 19, 2024
If you enjoyed their beers, good news — they already have plans to keep popping up around town. From their announcement: “This isn’t the end - it’s a transition…We will continue to harness the kindness and power of the Chicago beer community and to share our visions of beer and brewing. Yes please.
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Karl Strauss Brewing Releases Godfather Italian Pilsner Craft Beer
PubClub
MARCH 28, 2024
Karl Strauss Brewing has released a new craft beer, Godfather Italian Pilsner. The beer pays homage to the brewery’s namesake Master Brewer Karl M. The beer is 6.0% It is also available at restaurants, bars, and retailers throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada: Karl Beer Finder. The proof is in the glass.”
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The 5 Best Wheat Beers to Drink Right Now
Chilled Magazine
JULY 17, 2024
Summer is a great time for lighter, refreshing beers. And while it’s tough to beat the appeal of a classic pilsner or hoppy, piney IPA, one of the best choices for the summer months is a refreshing, balanced wheat beer. Now that you have learned a little bit about wheat beers, it’s time to find some to drink.
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Brewing Friendships: Exploring the Dynamics Among Students of Craft Beer Enthusiasts
PubClub
JANUARY 23, 2024
In the bustling landscape of modern hobbies and social gatherings, the world of craft beer stands out as a unique and vibrant community, especially among students. But what is it about craft beer that brings people together, and how do these dynamics play out among students who are enthusiasts of this booming industry?
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The VinePair Podcast: Can Craft Beer Enter the Light Lager Conversation?
VinePair
MAY 31, 2024
With brands like Montana’s Montucky Cold Snacks on the rise , we’re left wondering if beer consumers are still thirsting for high-ABV juice bombs like they have been in recent years. Tune in for more. Joanna is reading: The Bitter Truth? appeared first on VinePair.
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The Mount Rushmore of Craft Breweries, According to 8 Beer Experts
VinePair
AUGUST 14, 2024
craft beer has been around so long that it’s experienced several significant booms and several subsequent busts. There are around 10,000 craft breweries in America. We asked eight of America’s most insightful beer voices for their Mount Rushmore of craft breweries. Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Co.):
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This Week's Beer News: "Beer Spring" Is Here
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
MARCH 25, 2024
And if you want to get access to today’s special dispatch for Premium Subscribers as well as all our past exclusive beer label reporting plus commenting power on all our posts, you can jump on board for just over $1 per week: Subscribe now On with the news! You’re gonna love Stumblebum Beer Co. And here it is !
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We Asked 9 Brewers: What’s the Most Overrated Beer Trend?
VinePair
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
It’s no secret that the beer industry is going through a rough patch. Still, the scene is far from flat, and it’s chock full of new and emerging trends that serve as reminders that brewing and drinking a well-made beer will never truly go out of style — even if sales aren’t as robust as they were in their heyday. It’s only beer, folks.”
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