The American brewing industry has changed considerably over the past few decades. Craft breweries, once considered a novelty with an uncertain future, continue to gain ground and now account for almost six percent of all beer sales volume. This may not sound like much, but it is … [Read more...]
Freetail Brewing: Texas Number One Brewpub
Texas’ craft beer scene is still in its developmental stages but hundreds of ambitious men and women are working hard to make Texas the premier state in the union for microbrewed beer. One man who is helping the craft beer revolution is Scott Metzger, owner and CEO of San … [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...]
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...]
American Craft Beer Week: A Time to Celebrate
A celebration of all things malty begins today. Industries have their ups and downs, but there are some that have been on the upswing for a long time and one of them is the American craft brewing industry. Since its renaissance in the early 1980’s, craft breweries and brewpubs … [Read more...]