This year has been a challenging one for everyone. Craft breweries are no exception, and with temperatures dropping those challenges are increasing. “It’s changed the nature of the business,” says Matt Lincecum, owner of Seattle’s renowned Fremont Brewing. “Even when we were a tiny, unknown brewery, our space was always packed. It’s a different vibe…
The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO), which represents seventeen of Japan’s top craft breweries now distributing in the U.S., invites consumers to ‘Drink in a New Language’ and discover the distinct beers from these acclaimed brewers. This past fall, Japanese Craft Beer hosted its first tasting events on the West Coast that attracted…
BurgerFi, one of the nation’s fastest-growing gourmet burger chains, is pleased to announce that it is bringing the fast-casual, high-quality food concept to Puerto Rico for the first time. Over the course of the next five years, it will open six new stores across the island and create hundreds of much needed jobs. The six Puerto Rico locations will…
National organic and natural retailer Natural Grocers will soon expand its Cottage Wine and Craft Beer concept to six stores in Oregon. The Natural Grocers Cottage Wine and Craft BeerSM section is a nook within the store where customers can purchase specialty alcoholic beverages such as local, organic and gluten-free beer options, organic and biodynamic wine, local hard…
Following the horrific events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida this past February, brewers from across the country are coming together to offer assistance and support to those affected most. Over two dozen brewers nationwide have donated rare and vintage bottles of beer — many of which are signed by owners, founders,…
UNO Pizzeria & Grill will add excitement to the doldrums of winter with the launch of their latest seasonal craft beer line up starting in February. Pizza and beer have always been part of the UNO experience, and in Fall 2017, UNO’s launched a new menu focused on craft pizza and craft beer. UNO’s now…
The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers—is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2018 Research and Service Grants Program, designed to further the development of a healthy and sustainable raw materials supply chain. This year, 17 grants totaling $432,658 were awarded to researchers and organizations across the…
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