From a couple saving the farm they love to a retired Air Force pilot restoring a landmark, these dairy farm breweries bring new energy to America’s farming roots.
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Beercation Destination
April 11, 2019
Great Beers Near the Great Smokies: Exploring 5 Knoxville Breweries
April 11, 2019
From all-female brew crews to handmade beer glasses, Knoxville breweries give you a ton of motivation to explore this Southern city.
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Editor's Picks
April 10, 2019
North American Guild of Beer Writers Announces Diversity in Beer Writing Grant Recipients
April 10, 2019
The North American Guild of Beer Writers, along with support from CraftBeer.com, has selected two submissions to receive the 2019 Diversity in Beer Writing Grant.
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Editor's Picks
April 2, 2019
Fans Spot Craft Beer in ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Trailer
April 2, 2019
What would Thor drink? We have the answer after eagle-eyed craft beer fans spot a craft beer in the new "Avengers: Endgame" trailer.
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Editor's Picks
April 2, 2019
Jobs, Stable Growth Headline 2018 Craft Beer Growth Report
April 2, 2019
Job creation and stable growth are two headlines from the 2018 craft beer growth report from the Brewers Association.
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Welcome to CraftBeer.com, a website published by the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade organization that protects and promotes small and independent U.S. brewers. Our mission at CraftBeer.com is to bring you the stories of people, businesses and communities who are the heartbeat of small independent craft brewing in the U.S. We fully support independently owned breweries and welcome you to explore the world of craft beer with us.
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Featured Brewery
April 4, 2019
Michigan Couple Makes Their ‘Pointless’ Brewery Dreams Reality After Cancer Diagnosis
April 4, 2019
Tori and Jason Tomalia’s brewpub/theater in Ann Arbor, Michigan, may be named “Pointless Brewery & Theatre,” but the story behind it is anything but meaningless.
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Featured Brewery
March 25, 2019
Father, Surfer, Brewer: Co-Founder of Lanikai Brewing Talks Pursuing Passions
March 25, 2019
Lanikai Brewing Company’s Steve Haumschild talks island-inspired ingredients, out-of-this-world beer and his epic commute in Oahu, Hawaii.
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Craft Beer Muses
March 11, 2019
New York Farm Breweries are About Local Agriculture, Not Location
March 11, 2019
New York farm breweries don’t have to be tucked away on a country road, they just have to use ingredients grown exclusively in the state.
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We know there’s so much to learn about craft beer, and are here to help. Our online Beer 101 Course will walk you through the basics of craft beer. You’ll learn about everything from beer history, to ingredients and different types of beer. Our Beer and Food Pairing Course will provide you with an in-depth knowledge on craft beer and food. You’ll learn how to make a knock-out pairing as well as create a menu for a beer and food pairing dinner. We have separate courses for at-home cooks as well as professional chefs, so individuals of all culinary backgrounds can participate.
Entree
February 1, 2019
Back Forty Beer Co.’s Beer Cheese Sandwich
February 1, 2019
Back Forty Beer Co. teams up with Melt, a grilled cheese truck out of Birmingham, Alabama, to make the perfect grilled beer cheese sandwich using their Freckle Belly IPA.
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Entree
February 1, 2019
IPA-Battered Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa and Avocado Crema
February 1, 2019
Add your favorite IPA to this recipe for beer-battered fish tacos and have a little fiesta in honor of one of the quintessential American beer styles, the India pale ale.
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Appetizer
January 28, 2019
Chicken Curry Meatballs Made with Beer
January 28, 2019
This fresh take on a classic dish combines a complex, fragrant sauce and savory chicken meatballs. As an added bonus, you only need to use one skillet, so clean up is a snap. Serve the meatballs as an appetizer or with basmati rice as a main dish.
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Craft Beer Muses
April 9, 2019
Breweries Flex Creative Muscles Adding Independent Seal to Packaging
April 9, 2019
Craft breweries tell us about their strategy behind the placement of the independent craft brewer seal on their beer packaging.
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Craft Beer Muses
March 27, 2019
Navigating Stadium Beer Menus
March 27, 2019
Sports sponsorships are big money, and big beer has the cash to spend. But some craft brewers are getting promoted to the big leagues.
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Craft Beer Muses
March 20, 2019
The Evolving American Brown Ale
March 20, 2019
Beer style guidelines leave much to the imagination when it comes to the American Brown Ale beer style, and craft brewers are taking advantage of that by adding their own twists.
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Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge of craft beer, in search of the latest news in the beer world, or are interested in finding a brewery that has the beer you’ve been dying to try, CraftBeer.com has you covered. The craft beer community grows larger every day. By staying plugged into the community, we can teach anyone who wants to learn about craft beer practically anything they want to know. We have an in-depth list of styles, a beer glossary, the CraftBeer.com Beer & Food Course and our Beer 101 course to help you learn about craft beer. In addition to those resources, we also have a list of some of the top beer schools in the country for people interested in finding a place to learn even more about beer. If you enjoy the website and are interested in a convenient way to learn about beer, sign up to have our newsletter delivered directly to your inbox.
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Craft Beer Muses
March 22, 2019
The French Broad River and Her Brews
March 22, 2019
The French Broad River, which winds its way through Asheville, North Carolina, is a central figure in the city’s craft beer community.
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Craft Beer Muses
February 28, 2019
CraftBeer.com Announces Great American Beer Bars 2019
February 28, 2019
Great American Beer Bars 2019 highlights dozens of passionate and community-focused beer bars that work in partnership with craft brewers.
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Beercation Destination
January 8, 2019
8 Great Beer and Food Festivals in 2019
January 8, 2019
Beer and food are made to go together, and that’s exactly what these beer and food festivals in 2019 allow you to experience.
Read MoreIndependent Craft Beer in the United States
Now is the best time to be a beer lover in the U.S. We are proud to be part of the creative and vibrant community that independent craft brewers have created, and we want to help that community grow while keeping it strong. We know that helping beer lovers further learn about craft beer involves more than providing you with a beer style definition, and that’s why we bring you stories – we want to connect you with the people and breweries behind the beer.