As the beer industry evolves, many small breweries have decided growth isn’t for them. These four breweries are choosing to invest more in people, and a little less in tanks.
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Beercation Destination
August 7, 2018
Great Brewery Rooftops That Offer Brews with a View
August 7, 2018
These breweries are taking beer enjoyment to the next level -- literally! Check out some of the best seating around on brewery rooftops.
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Editor's Picks
July 23, 2018
Beers With(out) Beards Slices Through the Stubble of Craft Beer
July 23, 2018
Beers With(out) Beards takes place from August 7 to12, with multiple events that touch on various aspects of craft beer culture that focus on women.
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Editor's Picks
June 29, 2018
Jester King Founder Speaks Out on Beavertown/ Heineken Deal
June 29, 2018
Stuffings was hesitant to address the Beavertown deal citing Jester King’s previous position statement after Anheuser-Busch InBev purchase of Wicked Weed.
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Editor's Picks
June 21, 2018
Two Hearted Ale Repeats as Best Beer in America
June 21, 2018
The list of best beer commercially available in America was published based on the annual survey of thousands of amateur brewers by the AHA.
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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
July 26, 2018
3rd Wave Brewing Co. Catches the Big Wave of Craft Beer in Delaware
July 26, 2018
Every surfer knows the biggest, best wave of a set is the third. Two friends who met in a surf town transform their homebrewing hobby into 3rd Wave Brewing.
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Featured Brewery
July 16, 2018
Drumconrath Brewing Co.: Serving Craft Beer in A Macro Beer Town
July 16, 2018
How do you sell craft beer in a macro beer town? If you’re Drumconrath Brewing in Mapleton, North Dakota, you convert beer drinkers one person at a time.
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Craft Beer Muses
July 3, 2018
Proximity Malting Brings New Life to an Old Potato Plant with a Lot of History
July 3, 2018
Proximity Malting provides craft brewers with malted barley to brew beer, and their newest plant has a fascinating history with roots in U.S. manufacturing - and a tie to earliest days of the NFL.
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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.
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July 25, 2018
Roadhouse Brewing Co. Chipotle Pork Chop with IPA Corn
July 25, 2018
It’s hot this summer and nothing cools you off like a nice cold beer. When hunger sets in, fire up the grill and make these delicious pork chops.
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Side Dish
May 21, 2018
Simple Beer BBQ Sauce
May 21, 2018
You can make this year beer bbq sauce at home using your favorite bock beer, a style that has a high malt character with toasty and nutty aromas.
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Side Dish
May 21, 2018
Grilled Romaine with Stout-Bacon Vinaigrette
May 21, 2018
The charring on this salad gives it a slightly heavier note, making it a great companion to your next grilled meal. The bacon, gorgonzola, and garlic in this dish all pair perfectly with your favorite stout.
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Editor's Picks
July 31, 2018
Brewers Association Numbers Reveal Snapshot for Craft Beer in 2018
July 31, 2018
Craft brewer growth remains positive in the first half of 2018. This according to the Brewers Association, the trade group representing US craft brewers.
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Craft Beer Muses
June 14, 2018
Return of the Radler: 8 Radlers to Cool Off with this Summer
June 14, 2018
Thanks to a thirst-quenching combination of beer and lemonade, or other light-bodied nonalcoholic beverages, radler beers are one of the most refreshing alcoholic beverages to cool off with during the warm summer. Here are a few to find from craft brewers this summer.
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Craft Beer Muses
June 6, 2018
Beerosaurus: 11 Dinosaur-themed Craft Beers
June 6, 2018
Kids aren’t the only people fascinated by dinosaurs! Craft brewers geek out over these larger-than-life prehistoric phenoms and these dinosaur-themed craft beers prove it.
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Beercation Destination
June 28, 2018
Craft Beer Road Trip: Michigan Breweries Along I-94
June 28, 2018
Michigan breweries are as different as the cities they call home. We take you on a craft beer road trip along Michigan’s Interstate 94 to discover dozens of breweries and brewpubs along the west to east route.
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Craft Beer Muses
June 22, 2018
12 More Breweries in Historic Buildings: Reviving and Restoring the Past
June 22, 2018
One of the best byproducts of craft beers is the many breweries in historic buildings, which get saved from dilapidation or demolition and get the chance to serve up a new purpose.
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Beercation Destination
June 8, 2018
Secluded Craft Breweries in California’s Central Valley
June 8, 2018
Hidden between the coast and mountains, these somewhat secluded central California craft breweries are turning out hazy IPAs and barrel aged stouts that rival those pouring from better-known California craft beer destinations.
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.