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 … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2011
Reader share: Five Favorite Organic Beers
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 … [Read more...]
The Best of Four Peaks Brewing Co – Tempe, AZ
Excerpt . . . 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. 8th St. in Tempe, it is easy to find. Their hours are from 10 am - 2 am on … [Read more...]
Southern Brewers Festival: Seventeen Years and Going Strong
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 … [Read more...]
Anheuser- Busch InBev Announces 2nd Quarter Results
Anheuser- Busch InBev, one of the largest beverage companies on the planet, has report improved profits for the second quarter of 2011. Total net income for the international consumer product business was $1.45 billion, which represents a 27% … [Read more...]