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.
Beer Info - Brews News Service plus Craft Beer and Homebrew Library
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
Stone Brewing World
Bistro & Gardens
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.
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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
