Stories abound in the world of beer--they're what make drinking craft beer such a personal and powerful experience. Small and independent craft brewers are sharing their stories through posts on their blogs, in 140 characters or less on Twitter and pictures on Facebook or Instagram. In the Brewers' Banter section, Craft Beer Program Coordinator Andy Sparhawk (@AndySparhawk), gives you the inside scoop on some of the latest news coming from the craft beer industry.
June 13, 2013
We certainly hope you'll be toasting the dads in your life with an American craft beer this Father's Day, but these patriarchal-themed beers will make for an extra special salute! Here are seven beers brewed with dads in mind and a short description provided by each brewery. more»
June 13, 2013
In their latest addition to their Legendary Series, Lakewood Brewing Company pays homage to the urban legend of White Rock’s Lady of the Lake. Check out the full story behind this biere de garde that's certainly scared up a thirst in us! more»
June 12, 2013 | Thomas Appel
Beer in a can has become a staple in the craft beer community, and Burning Can is an excellent celebration of the over 300 breweries canning American craft beer today. The main sponsor of Burning Can was Oskar Blues, who more»
June 7, 2013 | Andy Sparhawk
Brooklyn Brewery announced that they will no longer be brewing their Monster Ale Barley Wine named after the beloved brewery cat. While the beer is no longer in production, it's 10.3% ABV makes it a perfect candidate to age and enjoy later. more»
June 3, 2013 | Thomas Appel
The craft brewery members of the Ark Valley Libations Society recently joined forced to brew Brown’s Canyon India Brown Ale, with sales of the beer benefiting the Friends of Browns Canyon, a non-profit focused on protecting Browns Canyon and the Arkansas River. more»
May 30, 2013 | Thomas Appel
Ashland, Oregon is home to miles of bike trails and a large population of two-wheel commuters. The city's biking community inspired Standing Stone Brewing to to create a program that would benefit their dedicated employees and help reduce the carbon footprint of the Ashland community. more»
May 20, 2013 | Thomas Appel
Odell's Celastrina Siason is named after and dedicated to the hops blue butterfly, also known as the Celastrina hummulus, a rare butterfly found in a small number of counties along Colorado’s Front Range. more»
May 10, 2013
For the second year in a row, craft brewers in the state of Wyoming came together to brew a beer in commemoration of the Cowboy State. This video tells the story of the 2012 brew day. more»
May 3, 2013 | Meghan Storey
Cinco de Mayo is the perfect day to experience the Mexican-style Lagers made by today's American craft brewers. more»
May 2, 2013 | Andy Sparhawk
Chef Adam Dulye, the culinary consultant for the Brewers Association, shares three quick tips to keep in mind when pairing craft beer and food. Dulye recently had the monumental task of creating more than 150 pairings for SAVORSM: An American Beer & Food Experience. more»