After comedian Jim Gaffigan's harsh comments about American craft beer during network tv, the Brewers Association's Julia Herz responds.
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BA Responds to Comedian Jim Gaffigan’s Criticism of American Craft Beer
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Craftwashing is Happening in American Beer
February 28, 2018
Craftwashing is a reality in American beer. But as Julia Herz explains, the independent craft brewer seal is a certified mark built to provide clarity.
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Why You Should Beer It Forward in Honor of American Craft Beer Week
May 15, 2017
What does Beer It Forward mean? CraftBeer.com's Julia Herz shows you why American Craft Beer Week is the best time to celebrate small beer.
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Small Brewers Have Strong Reaction to AB-InBev’s Acquisition of Wicked Weed Brewing
May 4, 2017
AB-InBev's acquisition of Wicked Weed Brewing has generated a strong reaction from other members of the small and independent brewing industry. CraftBeer.com's Julia Herz dissects the situation.
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Weighing In on InBev’s Purchase of Karbach Brewing
November 4, 2016
Texas' Karbach Brewing has become the latest small brewery to be acquired by The High End, a division of Anheuser-Busch InBev.
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Unveiling the Illusion of Choice Facing America’s Craft Beer Lovers
August 26, 2016
Julia Herz takes a look at the illusion of choice facing America's craft beer lovers and emphasizes the ever-increasing need to know who brews your beer.
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16 Kick-Ass Beer and Food Pairing Resources
February 29, 2016
Author and Cicerone Julia Herz shares 16 of her favorite pairing resources to help you navigate the world of craft beer and food.
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Julia Herz Responds to Jon Taffer’s Comments on American Craft Beer
January 28, 2016
The Brewers Association's Julia Herz responds to comments about the current state and future of craft beer in America made by Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer in a recent Cheers Magazine article.
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12 of America’s Most Unique Brewery Tours
January 2, 2016
Interested in Civil War history? Have a passion for ghost hunting ? Here are some of the most unique brewery tours out there. Plan your next beercation and combine two of your passions.
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Predicting 2016 Craft Beer Trends
December 17, 2015
When looking ahead to craft beer trends in 2016, I decided to get in touch with those most closely connected to today’s small brewers. Here are some sage words from leaders at a variety of the American state brewers guilds.
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