In the late 1950's, the beginning: The UC Davis brewing program began in the late 1950s, driven by industry needs. In 1956, the Lucky Lager Brewing Company urged the university to train technical personnel, leading to equipment and funding donations … [Read More...] about The History of the UC Davis’s Brewing Program form the 1956-1980’s
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2026 Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival: Anchorage’s Premier Winter Beer Celebration
The 2026 Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival is set to return as one of Anchorage's most anticipated winter events, bringing together craft beverage enthusiasts for a weekend of tastings, live music, and community vibes. Organized by the … [Read More...] about 2026 Alaska Craft Brew & Barley Wine Festival: Anchorage’s Premier Winter Beer Celebration

Atlanta’s Oldest Bars and their stories
Dive into Atlanta's oldest bars, where history pours as freely as the drinks at the city's oldest and most iconic watering holes! From Atkins Park, the undisputed granddaddy of them all (established in 1922 and still slinging Southern comfort food in … [Read More...] about Atlanta’s Oldest Bars and their stories

Top 10 American Herb and Spiced Beers of 2025
This Top 10 Herb and Spiced beer list showcases the creative use of herbs, spices, and botanicals (such as coriander, orange peel, juniper, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, chili peppers, or unique gruit blends), drawn from medal winners and highly regarded … [Read More...] about Top 10 American Herb and Spiced Beers of 2025

Ghostfish Brewing Company Expands Production with Acquisition of Former Pike Brewing Facility in Seattle
Seattle, Washington – Ghostfish Brewing Company, a leading pioneer in dedicated gluten-free craft beer, has acquired key brewing assets from Green Lake Brewing Company, LLC (doing business as Fremont Brewing Company). This move secures a … [Read More...] about Ghostfish Brewing Company Expands Production with Acquisition of Former Pike Brewing Facility in Seattle

Top 12 Christmas Beers Brewed in America
Nothing says "Merry Christmas" quite like cracking open a frosty American craft beer brewed just for the holidays! From coast to coast, U.S. brewers unleash seasonal magic with spiced winter warmers bursting with cinnamon, ginger, and honey—like the … [Read More...] about Top 12 Christmas Beers Brewed in America

Today’s Top Beer News, Stories, & Fun Facts
Beer made with Bills stadium snow arrives for final game at Highmark(December 15) - Buffalo Bills fans’ next beer may be made from snow at Highmark Stadium. Bud Light and the Bills have teamed up on a limited-edition “Blizzard Brew,” made with … [Read More...] about Today’s Top Beer News, Stories, & Fun Facts

Happy National Peanut Day! Top 10 Peanut Butter Beers in America
Peanut butter beers continue to be a craft sensation in 2025, turning childhood nostalgia into velvety, nutty masterpieces that pair roasted malts with that unmistakable creamy PB punch. Drawing from recent wins at the U.S. Open Beer Championship, … [Read More...] about Happy National Peanut Day! Top 10 Peanut Butter Beers in America

2025 Georgia Strong Beer Festival – Cherry Street Brewing’s Imperial Breakfast Stout Takes Top Honors
ATLANTA – On a crisp Saturday evening at the Wrecking Bar Brewpub, craft-beer fans braved the December chill to celebrate Georgia’s boldest brews at the 2025 Georgia Strong Beer Festival. Dedicated exclusively to beers 8% ABV and higher, the annual … [Read More...] about 2025 Georgia Strong Beer Festival – Cherry Street Brewing’s Imperial Breakfast Stout Takes Top Honors

All Aboard: Discovering Whistle Hop Brewing in Fairview, NC
Nestled in the rolling hills of Fairview, North Carolina—just 15 minutes from downtown Asheville—Whistle Hop Brewing Company stands as a train-themed oasis for beer lovers, families, and adventure seekers. Established in 2015, this destination … [Read More...] about All Aboard: Discovering Whistle Hop Brewing in Fairview, NC

Happy Birthday Fritz Maytag, the Godfather of Craft Brewing
Fritz Maytag (born Frederick Louis Maytag III on December 9, 1937) is an American businessman, brewer, and philanthropist best known for single-handedly rescuing and revitalizing Anchor Brewing Company, thereby playing a pivotal role in launching the … [Read More...] about Happy Birthday Fritz Maytag, the Godfather of Craft Brewing

On Black Friday, Blue Ox Malthouse Dropped the Ultimate Gift for Your Brew Kettle!
LISBON FALLS, Maine – Remember when Blue Ox Malthouse launched that slick online merch shop earlier this year? Well, hold onto your mash paddles, because they just turned it up to 11. Starting Black Friday, you can now grab their ridiculous-good, … [Read More...] about On Black Friday, Blue Ox Malthouse Dropped the Ultimate Gift for Your Brew Kettle!

Genesee Brewery’s Keg Tree Lights Up the Nation as Newsweek’s Top Holiday Display
In a festive upset that has brewmasters and holiday enthusiasts toasting alike, the Genesee Brewing Company's iconic Keg Tree has been crowned Newsweek's #1 Readers' Choice Best Christmas Tree for 2025. Outshining giants like New York City's … [Read More...] about Genesee Brewery’s Keg Tree Lights Up the Nation as Newsweek’s Top Holiday Display

Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale – New 15 Pack for the Price of 12
Breckenridge, Colorado – Breckenridge Brewery just made the holidays 25% better: their legendary Christmas Ale is now available in 15-can variety packs for the same price as a regular 12-pack. That’s three extra winter warmers to share (or hoard… no … [Read More...] about Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale – New 15 Pack for the Price of 12

The Lighting of the Genesee Keg Tree
Every December, the Genesee Brewery in Rochester, New York, transforms into a gloriously boozy holiday hotspot with the world-famous Genesee Keg Tree—a three-story spectacle built from 650 empty silver kegs stacked like a tipsy pine, wrapped in … [Read More...] about The Lighting of the Genesee Keg Tree
