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What is a Craft Beer?
Craft Beer is an American term which is also common in Canada and New Zealand and generally refers to beer that is brewed using traditional methods, without adjuncts such as rice or corn, and with an eye to what's distinctive and flavorful rather than mass appeal,

What is a Craft Brewery?
An American craft brewer is small, independent and traditional. Small: Annual production of beer less than 2 million barrels. Independent: Less than 25% of the craft brewery is owned or controlled by an alcoholic beverage industry member who is not themselves a craft brewer.








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Sweetwater Brewing Company To Commemorate 15 Years(February 11) - This Feb. 17 will mark 15 years since SweetWater Brewing Company officially sold its first drop of beer from its original brewery on Fulton Industrial Blvd. Fast forward 15 years, and the infamous Atlanta-based brewery is listed as the 27th largest craft brewery in the nation and growing faster than ever before. Planning to blow the doors off this anniversary, the SweetWater family is brewing up something special to celebrate – a big ol’ shindig at their newly expanded brewery along with a special ale created just for the occasion. Complete Story
  
                 

Beer of the Day: Old Guardian Barley Wine

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Wynkoop’s 2012 Beerdrinker of the Year Finalists Announced(February 10) - The annual search seeks out and celebrates America’s most passionate beer lovers. Entrants must have a deep understanding of how beer is made, its many styles and its importance in advancing civilization. They must also have a vast array of beer tasting experiences and be good ambassadors for the culture of fine beer.The 2012 finalists will compete in the Beerdrinker of the Year finals on February 25, at 2 PM, at Wynkoop Brewing Company. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Complete Story
 
The Rare Barrel launches in San Francisco, focusing 100% on barrel-aged sour beers
(February 9) - Northern California is rich in brewing tradition and is home to some of the best breweries in the world. Hoping to add to this proud history, Jay Goodwin, Alex Wallash & Brad Goodwin are pleased to announce that we will be launching an all-sour, all-barrel aged "gypsy" brewery in the San Francisco Bay Area named The Rare Barrel. Complete Story

  
BREWERS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2012 STYLE GUIDELINES
(February 8) - The Brewers Association recently released its 2012 Beer Style Guidelines. The guidelines currently describe 140 styles of beer and are used in prestigious beer competitions, including the Great American Beer Festival. For this year, a new beer style has been added-the Indigenous Beer Category. The guidelines specify that this beer must contain "at least one regional combination of ingredients and/or techniques must be unique and differentiated from ingredients and/or techniques commonly used by brewers throughout the world. Complete Story
 
Chocolate Ale Mania Hits Kansas City for Second Year
(February 7) - he Well was one of a handful of bars to tap Chocolate Ale on Monday and the beer has been flowing ever since. Chocolate Ale, Boulevard Brewery’s creation with local artisan chocolatier Christopher Elbow is, for the second year in a row, creating quite the frenzy.   Complete Story

 

Fort Collins craft brewers tap into variety of new seasonals
(February 6) - The number of Fort Collins craft beers to choose from continues to grow. There are some new Fort Collins craft beers out now to kick off your February. Odell Brewing Co. announced its new Footprint RegionAle. The new single-serve beer will hit shelves Feb. 11 in the brewery's Tap Room. Complete Story

 

Super Bowl Commercials 2012: Dogs and Beer Make for Memorable XLVI Ads
(February 5) - Having a dog fetch beers is not only a dream of many men, but a hilarious concept to watch as well.There will be plenty who don't care for the commercials because they're too focused on the game, but even Giants and Patriots cannot deny that a dog fetching beers will catch their attention. Complete Story

Just in Time for Super Bowl: 'The Least Interesting Man in the World'
(February 4) - No, tiny Breckenridge Brewery in Colorado did not pull a coup and secure Super Bowl ad time on NBC. But here's guessing the craft brewer will get folks in Denver talking on Sunday about the latest installments in its "Truth in Beervertising" parody campaign. When we last checked in on the brewer, it was taking on Coors Light, mocking the brand's "cold-activated" cans, as well as spoofing "triple hops brewed" Miller Lite. Complete Story
 
Fort Collins brewer serves ale for the gluten-free
(February 4) - Greg Lundie always felt like he was missing out on a big piece of Fort Collins' culture. He would go to breweries with friends and family, but was never able to enjoy a beer himself because of a gluten intolerance that prevents him from ingesting the protein found in specific grains. Gluten is a major component in beer found in barley, wheat and rye. Lundie, a 54-year-old Loveland home brewer, was able to concoct his own gluten-free beer recipe that he pitched to Steve Jones, owner of Pateros Creek Brewing. Complete Story   

Discovering the competition: Founder of Magic Hat is on a mission to boost craft beer world
(February 3) - Even if you don’t drink beer, you are likely familiar with Magic Hat Brewing co-founder Alan Newman in his colorful role as grand wizard of the brewery-sponsored annual Mardi Gras parade in Burlington. In his recently published book, “High on Business: The Life, Times, and Lessons of a Serial Entrepreneur” Newman shares the lessons learned from his roller coaster ride as a life-long entrepreneur. Complete Story

Super Bowling for beer: Brooklyn vs. Boston brews for Giants and Pats fans
(February 2) - We're just days away from the Super Bowl, one of the beer-drinkingest days of the year. Beer and football are natural companions, and not just because of the salt-of-the-earth, all-American image both enjoy. Because of its relatively low alcohol content, beer is also the best choice for a sports marathon of this sort, when viewers will spend hour after hour with glass in hand. Complete Story
 
Brooks on Beer: Chocolate and beer
(February 2) - Smack dab in the middle of San Francisco Beer Week is another holiday -- Valentine's Day. So don't get so caught up in beer week that you forget to buy your significant someone a little chocolate to show your love. If your sweetheart is a beer lover, too, it will be even easier. Chocolate and beer can be a beautiful, tasty combination, and there are many ways to enjoy the two together, including a beer that's actually brewed with chocolate. Complete Story  

 
  

   
 
 
 

 





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