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August 28, 2011

Beer consumption per capita declines in 2010

by bryancarey — Categories: About Beer, Breweries — Tags: beer, capita, consumption, gallons — No Comments

Beer consumption in the United States is down slightly in the past year, but craft beer continues to gain popularity and continues to take away market share from the big breweries. The number of breweries in the United States also continues to climb, and craft brewing operations are at the forefront of this increase.

States with a large number of craft brewing operations per capita tend to have the largest consumption of beer per capita, which isn’t surprising. So how does your state measure up? According to the Beer Institute, the consumption of beer per state in 2010 is as follows:

Rank: State Gallons per Capita

1	New Hampshire	44.2
2	Montana	41.6
3	North Dakota	41.1
4	South Dakota	38.9
5	Nevada	37.6
6	Wisconsin	36.5
7	Nebraska	35.7
8	Iowa	35.5
9	Vermont	35.2
10	Delaware	35.1
11	Texas	35.0
12	Louisiana	34.9
13	Mississippi	34.7
14	Wyoming	34.1
15	South Carolina	33.7
16	New Mexico	33.7
17	Maine	32.1
18	Missouri	32.1
19	Arizona	31.4
20	Ohio	31.3
21	Oregon	30.9
22	West Virginia	30.8
23	Colorado	30.7
24	Alabama	30.6
25	Hawaii	30.4
26	Illinois	29.9
27	Pennsylvania	29.5
28	Idaho	29.4
29	Kansas	29.2
30	Oklahoma	28.8
31	Minnesota	28.8
32	Alaska	28.7
33	Florida	28.1
34	District	28.1
35	Virginia	27.7
36	North Carolina	27.7
37	Michigan	27.6
38	Rhode Island	27.3
39	Indiana	27.1
40	Arkansas	26.8
41	Massachusetts	26.5
42	Washington	26.5
43	Georgia	26.4
44	Tennessee	26.3
45	California	26.2
46	Kentucky	24.8
47	Maryland	24.1
48	New Jersey	23.1
49	New York	22.6
50	Connecticut	22.1
51	Utah	19.4

Overall beer consumption per capita in the United States took a small dip in 2010, down to 28.9 gallons per person. In 2009, the level was 29.5 gallons per person and in 2008, it was at 30.5 gallons per person.

New Hampshire continues to lead as the state with the greatest beer consumption per capita. Residents of the Granite State quaffed down a total of 44.2 gallons of beer per person in 2010, a level that is more than double that of the last- place state, Utah. New Hampshire ranked first in 2009 as well and has consistently placed in the top five for more than a decade.

Probably the greatest surprise on the list is California. Based on beer produced in the state, California actually ranks number one in the land. But apparently, the beer is mostly intended for export to other states as California ranks only 45^th in overall consumption with a mere 26.2 gallons per person.

Beer consumption has been flat or declining overall for the past few years. This downward trend, however, isn’t expected to last. Beer consumption is expected to pick up once again and move back over the 30 gallon per capita level as soon as the economy improves.

August 24, 2011

Reader share: Five Favorite Organic Beers

by nitengale32 — Categories: About Beer, Beer Reviews, Microbrews — Tags: beer, organic — No Comments

Excerpt . . . According to Mason Walker, author of Organic Beer Industry Flourishes, “In 2009, the organic beer sector more than doubled the $19 million in sales reported just four years prior in 2005.” But to simply say that a beer is organic can be confusing, as there are actually several different levels of organic certification. The highest of those levels is “100 Percent Organic,” which means that all ingredients and processing aids are organic. This is followed by “Organic,” which means that at least 95 percent of the ingredients and processing aids are organic. According to Brittany Dern, author of The Big ‘O’ – Defining Organic Beer, the other five percent is usually made up of the hops, since it can be difficult to find organic hops in great quantities. With this in mind, let’s take a look at a few examples.

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August 19, 2011

The Best of Four Peaks Brewing Co – Tempe, AZ

by nitengale32 — Categories: Beer Reviews, Beer Travel, Breweries — Tags: Arizona, beer, brewing — No Comments

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As a fan of craft beers, I’m always eager to try out local microbreweries. My favorite in the Phoenix metro area is Four Peaks Brewing Company. Located close to the ASU campus at 1340 E. 8^th St. in Tempe, it is easy to find. Their hours are from 10 am – 2 am on Sunday, and 11 am – 2 am Monday through Saturday.

Beers: They have eight year-round varieties. By far, my favorite is Hop Knot, which is an awesome hop-heavy I.P.A. with an alcohol content of 6.7%. Coming in second is their Oatmeal Stout, which has an incredible creamy-malted chocolate flavor.

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Hampton Inn – Phoenix-Midtown (Downtown Area)

Hampton Inn – Phoenix-Midtown (Downtown Area) > PHX > 160 W Catalina Dr > Phoenix > AZ > 85013>

Location.
This city center property is located in Phoenix, close to Heard Museum and Sunnyslope Mountain. Also nearby are US Airways Center and Chase Field.

Features.
Hampton Inn Phoenix Midtown (Downtown Area) has an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness facility. Business amenities include a business center, wireless Internet access, and business services. A hot and cold buffet breakfast is complimentary to guests. Event facilities at this 2.5 star property consist of conference rooms and banquet facilities. This 2.5 star property provides an airport shuttle (surcharge). Guest parking is complimentary. The staff can arrange event catering and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and air conditioning in public areas. This is a smoke free property (fines may apply for violations).

Guestrooms.
Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and free local calls. In addition, amenities available on request include wake up calls. 25 inch televisions with pay movies are available in guestrooms. Business friendly amenities include multi line phones, desks, and voice mail. All guestrooms provide microwaves and refrigerators. Bathrooms provide bathroom phones and hair dryers. Guestroom services include housekeeping. Rollaway beds are available on request. All guestrooms at Hampton Inn Phoenix Midtown (Downtown Area) are non smoking.

Notifications:

There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.

Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out.

August 14, 2011

Southern Brewers Festival: Seventeen Years and Going Strong

by bryancarey — Categories: Beer Travel, Breweries, Brewpubs, Festivals, Microbrews — Tags: ale, beer, brewery, celebration, craft, festival, microbrew, travel — No Comments

If you’re looking for some craft brewed enjoyment southern- style, then one event you don’t want to miss is the Southern Brewers Festival. This annual event is now in its seventeenth year and it offers an afternoon/evening of craft beer enjoyment and entertainment in the charming city of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Here are the facts:

Southern Brewers Festival

Event: Southern Brewers Festival

Location: 100 Chestnut st., Chattanooga, Tennessee

Date: Saturday, August 27

Time: 2pm to 12am

The Southern Brewers Festival is sponsored by two large brewpub operations: Chattanooga’s Big River Grille and Brewery and Atlanta’s Gordon Biersch Brewery. But the list of breweries attending the 17^th Annual Southern Brewers Festival goes far beyond these two brewpubs. The breweries and other operatives serving up their malt beverages this year include: (more…)

August 12, 2011

Anheuser- Busch InBev Announces 2nd Quarter Results

by bryancarey — Categories: About Beer, Breweries, Domestic — Tags: Anheuser- Busch InBev, beer, brands, budweiser, marketing, profits, sales — No Comments

Anheuser- Busch InBev, one of the largest beverage companies on the planet, has report improved profits for the second quarter of 2011.

Anheuser- Busch InBev

Total net income for the international consumer product business was $1.45 billion, which represents a 27% improvement compared to the $1.15 billion profit for the same period last year. Sales for this second quarter of 2011 were $9.95 billion, which is 8% higher than last year’s $9.21 billion.

Anheuser- Busch InBev reported some solid growth in its core brands in markets such as China, but results in the United States were mixed. Bud Light enjoyed market share increases in the second quarter and the company expects this trend to continue thanks to its partnership with the NFL, which begins its season shortly.

Among the dozens of brands in the Anheuser- Busch InBev lineup, Budweiser still leads in overall sales, but the brand hasn’t fared well in the United States as of late. Market share has been flat, but according to Anheuser- Busch InBev, the brand is starting to see momentum in the past several months and they expect this momentum to continue with strong advertising and other marketing programs. Budweiser sales in the UK were also lower, but they were higher in China, Russia, and Canada and the stage is set for higher overall Budweiser sales for the 2011 calendar year.

On the positive side, Anheuser- Busch InBev reports that Michelob Ultra, Stella Artois and Shock Top have enjoyed solid increases in sales in the past year. Michelob Ultra benefits from its low calorie and low carb counts, making it a hit with the health- conscious consumer. Stella Artois benefits from its more sophisticated image and is similar to a standard American lager, making it attractive to those who still prefer this style. Shock Top is Anheuser- Busch InBev’s answer to the popular Blue Moon Belgian White produced by Miller/Coors. Blue Moon is still ahead in the sales game, but Shock Top is gaining ground.

Other Anheuser- Busch InBev products such as Beck’s and Lette witnessed sales improvements. The marketing muscle of Anheuser- Busch InBev is generally the reason. Introduction of new variations on these brands (such as Beck’s Lime) as well as “green” and other advertising campaigns and sponsorship has helped fuel brand recognition and sales growth.

All things considered, the first six months of 2011 have to be considered a general success for Anheuser- Busch InBev. The company didn’t quite achieve the sales and profit increases that analysts expected, but results were still better than the same period last year and are respectable for any business that has to deal with such a difficult world economy.

August 11, 2011

Three Recipes for Cooking with Beer

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Cooking with Beer Means Gourmet Food Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
Excerpt . . .
Looking for something a little different in the meal plans for your family? Try cooking with beer. Cooking with beer enhances the flavors for just about any type of meat being cooked, without any of the negative impact of alcohol, which evaporates and cooks out.

For those who might be looking for a nice variety to the same old, same old, without spending a lot of money, the following three meal suggestions are worth giving a try. And please remember to stop back in the comments section to share your opinions about these dishes.

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August 5, 2011

Budweiser Makes a Change

by bryancarey — Categories: Macrobreweries — Tags: beer, budweiser, design, news, packaging — No Comments

Budweiser, the self- proclaimed King of Beers, is about to undergo a change in design.

Bowtie Design

Budweiser has experienced much change in the past few years, particularly in its ownership. By now, most everyone is aware of the takeover by InBev and the loss of Anheuser- Busch as an exclusive American company. Change has been rapid at A-B, and with this change the company has decided to remake the beer’s packaging. It will now sport a “bowtie” design, one that sports a red- colored bow- tie shaped area with the Budweiser name in the middle.

This change in design might seem a little odd for a product that already sells so well. After all, if a product enjoys high sales, any attempt at change is inevitably going to be met with the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” routine. This would have likely been the rallying cry at the old Anheuser- Busch, but as everyone knows, A-B is no longer an exclusively American company. It is now owned by a Belgian/Brazilian business that is progressive in its philosophy and ready to remake the company in a new and forward- thinking image.

According to officials at InBev, the change to the design is an effort to reinforce Budweiser’s position as a global brand. Budweiser, they say, is a big selling brew and change is needed to reflect the times and keep the beer in- tune with its loyal consumer base. However, it is likely also a move intended to boost sales. Budweiser is still a top- selling brand, but its sales in 2010 have dropped and it is far from its market- leading sales peak from many years ago.

Budweiser has sported twelve different packaging versions since 1936, so a change in uniform is nothing new to the business. It will be interesting to see if this new bowtie design has any real impact on the beer, its following, and ultimately its sales, which have been slumping as of late.

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