Anheuser- Busch InBev, the largest brewing operation in the world, has reportedly been in talks to purchase the second largest brewer, SABMiller, in what would be one of the largest takeovers in corporate history. According to the Brazilian news website … [Read more...]
2011 Great American Beer Festival Winners
2011 Great American Beer Festival is now officially over. It ran from September 29 through October 1 and it will go down in the books as the largest yet. A total of 526 breweries took part in this year’s festival, contributing a total of 3,930 beers to the competition. The … [Read more...]
Yuengling to brew its first ever Oktoberfest
Mention an American brewery with a long history in the business and one company that is certain to come to mind is Yuengling. The Pennsylvania brewery has been in operation for more than 180 years and it continues to inspire those who appreciate its family history, brewing … [Read more...]
Beer consumption per capita declines in 2010
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...]
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...]