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fromPUNCH
2 weeks ago

Why the Craft Beer Scene Is Better Now Than Ever | PUNCH

Craft beer culture is evolving, with a return to its roots despite recent industry challenges and declining trends.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Craft Beer's Boom Has Flipped: More Breweries Closed Last Year Than Opened - Tasting Table

The U.S. craft beer industry is contracting: 434 breweries closed in 2025 vs. 268 openings, driven by competition, higher prices, and shifting consumer habits.
Beer
fromEater LA
8 hours ago

Two Acclaimed Craft Breweries Open New Los Angeles Taprooms

Monkish Brewing Co. and Everywhere Beer are opening new taprooms in Los Angeles, expanding their presence in Southern California.
Beer
fromPUNCH
1 day ago

Some Craft Breweries Say This Is the Best Way to Serve Beer

Japanese-style sharp pours enhance beer aroma and texture by capping liquid with foam, maintaining effervescence and improving flavor delivery.
Beer
fromwww.brewbound.com
1 day ago

Ikasu Brewing Leans into Weird,' Good Beer' and Japanese Culinary Ingredients

Ikasu Brewing focuses on unique beers using Japanese ingredients, exemplified by a matcha-infused gose, and has gained traction in the craft beer market.
Beer
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

Why This Midwestern Craft Beer Has A Cult Following - Tasting Table

Zombie Dust is a legendary American Pale Ale known for its balanced flavor and iconic status since its release in 2010.
Beer
fromPUNCH
2 weeks ago

Why the Craft Beer Scene Is Better Now Than Ever | PUNCH

Craft beer culture is evolving, with a return to its roots despite recent industry challenges and declining trends.
#beer
Beer
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

Think Twice Before Drinking Beer Out Of A Clear Bottle. Here's Why - Tasting Table

The color of beer bottles affects taste; darker bottles protect against light that can spoil beer.
Beer
fromThe Takeout
2 weeks ago

Why Bartenders Hate When Customers Order 'A Beer' - The Takeout

Being specific about beer preferences helps bartenders provide better recommendations and enhances the drinking experience.
Beer
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

Think Twice Before Drinking Beer Out Of A Clear Bottle. Here's Why - Tasting Table

The color of beer bottles affects taste; darker bottles protect against light that can spoil beer.
Beer
fromThe Takeout
2 weeks ago

Why Bartenders Hate When Customers Order 'A Beer' - The Takeout

Being specific about beer preferences helps bartenders provide better recommendations and enhances the drinking experience.
East Bay food
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Oakland's Two Pitchers Brewing Co. is bringing its $3 beer to SF

Two Pitchers Brewing Co. is expanding to San Francisco, maintaining its $3 beer pricing and collaborating with a local burger pop-up.
Coffee
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Move over matcha: how ube cocktails and coffees are hitting the UK's sweet spot

Ube, a purple root vegetable, is becoming popular in the UK for its unique flavor and vibrant color in drinks and desserts.
fromwww.brewbound.com
2 days ago

BevNET Live NYC 2026 Early Registration Ends Next Week

Adam Kost, founder of Dirty Shirley, will discuss the brand's journey from near-failure to acquisition by Sazerac, emphasizing the importance of emotional connections with consumers.
NYC startup
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

How Long Properly Stored Dairy-Based Batch Cocktails Last - Tasting Table

Dairy cocktails can spoil quickly, but high alcohol content can extend their shelf life if stored properly.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

TD Cowen Upgrades Constellation Brands to Buy, Calling Its Beer Guidance Overly Conservative

TD Cowen upgraded Constellation Brands to Buy, raising the price target to $190, citing overly conservative beer guidance and potential growth catalysts.
Berlin
fromCN Traveller
4 days ago

8 best hotels in Munich, Germany

The Rosewood Hotel in Munich combines historic architecture with modern luxury, offering stylish accommodations and curated local art.
fromMail Online
14 hours ago

World's oldest BEER tab is discovered on a 4,000-year-old clay tablet

'There are several texts at the National Museum of Denmark included in our volume that mentions beer being used as payment to workers,' Dr Troels Arbøll stated. 'They are therefore administrative documents or receipts.'
History
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
4 days ago

Sukari Spirits: Craft, Culture, and a New Blueprint for Emerging Beverage Brands - Food & Beverage Magazine

Sukari Spirits positions itself as an originator and innovator of all-natural, ultra-premium spirits, with a focus on clean formulations and elevated drinking rituals.
Cocktails
Marketing
fromBevindustry
2 weeks ago

Recasting Our Point of Reference in Beverage

The beverage industry is shifting back to large brands acquiring established players rather than nurturing small, niche brands.
History
fromCraftBeer.com
2 weeks ago

Slovene Immigrants & The Rise of San Francisco Beer

West Coast immigrant stories, particularly in San Francisco, reveal how beer factories transformed lives during the early 20th century.
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Dining In Philadelphia? You Might Experience This Uncommon Alcohol Rule - Tasting Table

Philadelphia has a high number of BYOB restaurants due to difficulties in obtaining liquor licenses.
Social justice
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

CA Craft Brewers Facing Significant Economic Challenges | KQED

Small brewers face challenges from tariffs and costs, adapting by enhancing brewpub experiences with food and hospitality.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

9 Cocktails That Inspired Their Own Drinkware - Tasting Table

Choosing the right drinkware enhances the cocktail experience through aesthetics and functionality.
Wine
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Type Of Alcohol That You Can't Keep In Your Liquor Cabinet Indefinitely - Tasting Table

Not all alcoholic beverages benefit from aging; liqueurs with high sugar content have shorter shelf lives and require proper storage to prevent spoilage.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Trumer's U.S. operation sold, departing Berkeley after 22 years

Edible Arrangements in Berkeley has closed, and Trumer Brewery's operations will move to Paso Robles after being acquired by Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Beer
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

8 Unwritten Rules To Know Before Visiting A Brewery - Tasting Table

Understanding brewery etiquette enhances the experience and prevents faux pas during visits.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Trumer's U.S. operation sold, departing Berkeley after 22 years

Edible Arrangements in Berkeley has closed, and Firestone Walker Brewing Co. will move Trumer's operations from Berkeley to Paso Robles.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Boston Beer vs Molson Coors: One Bets on Innovation, the Other Is Just Surviving

Boston Beer shows strong growth while Molson Coors struggles with declining revenue and profitability.
Social media marketing
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Beer Companies Are Desperate to Get Gen Z Drinking. But Their Newest Strategy May Do the Opposite.

Miller Lite's new campaign features Christopher Walken, emphasizing real-life connections over digital interactions to attract younger consumers.
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

6 Benefits Beer Brings To Your Garden - Tasting Table

A beer trap is another brilliant way to protect your plants. It may not completely rid your garden of these pests, but it does have benefits. For one, the beer trap traps and drowns slugs. The other is that, in the process, you are enticing them away from crops you want to protect.
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fromBevindustry
4 days ago

Pabst Blue Ribbon, Grillo's Pickles debut new Pickle Beer

Pabst Blue Ribbon and Grillo's Pickles have launched a limited-edition Pickle Beer with a tangy profile and 4.7% ABV.
Beer
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

2 Cult-Favorite Brands Are Launching A Beer Inspired By A Dive Bar Classic - Tasting Table

Grillo's Pickles and Pabst Blue Ribbon have launched a pickle-infused beer that captures the essence of the dive bar tradition spear in a beer.
Beer
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
4 days ago

Pabst Blue Ribbon & Grillo's Pickles Launch Pickle Beer

PBR and Grillo's Pickles have launched a limited-edition Pickle Beer with a 4.7% ABV, blending lager with dill-forward flavors.
Beer
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

The '80s Lager You'll Likely Never See Again - Tasting Table

Coors Extra Gold Lager, a popular budget beer from the '80s, was discontinued in 2021 due to declining sales.
Beer
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

How To Make A Flaming Dr Pepper Shot With Beer As The Main Character - Tasting Table

Flaming Dr. Pepper combines beer, amaretto, and overproof rum, creating a unique and fiery beer-and-shot experience.
Wine
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Grocery Vs Liquor Store: The Biggest Differences In Alcohol Selection - Tasting Table

Liquor stores offer specialized selection and unique spirits unavailable at grocery stores, which typically stock only standard well brands with limited variety.
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Why Malt Liquor Is Struggling To Survive - Tasting Table

Malt liquor's popularity has declined due to changing consumer preferences and the rise of alternative alcoholic beverages.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why Brewing Beer At Home Can Smell Pretty Bad (And What Rotten Egg Odor Means) - Tasting Table

Home brewing fermentation produces various odors including unpleasant sulfur smells, which are normal byproducts that can be managed through time, yeast selection, and temperature control.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Craft beer in Canada is losing its fizz, as sales dry up and more breweries go bust | CBC News

In 2014, Leon opened his brewery's first location inside a tiny warehouse space in the city's north-east. It was good timing. All over North America, millennials were going crazy for craft beer, and in Alberta, the government had recently changed rules to help microbreweries get their product to market. "There was a huge thirst in Alberta for craft beer," said Leon, who recalls getting emails about new breweries opening nearly every week. "It was a pretty wild time."
Canada news
fromThe Beer Thrillers - Central PA beer enthusiasts and beer bloggers. Homebrewers, brewery workers, and all around beer lovers.
3 months ago

A Brew With a Twist: Could Beer Be a Vaccine? - The Beer Thrillers

Chris Buck isn't your typical home brewer - he's a virologist at the National Cancer Institute, known for discovering several human polyomaviruses, a family of viruses linked to cancers and serious infections in people with weakened immune systems. Buck's day job involves developing vaccines against these viruses, but he took things in an unexpected direction: using yeast engineered to produce viral proteins, he brewed a beer that delivered those proteins orally.
Beer
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

This Popular 'Craft' Beer Actually Traces Back To Anheuser-Busch - Tasting Table

Goose Island Beer Co. was acquired by Anheuser-Busch in 2011, expanding its reach in the craft beer market.
Beer
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

The 10 Most Drinkable Lagers, According to Beer Experts

Experts recommend various lagers for their drinkability and unique flavor profiles.
Beer
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Beer Drinkers Are Shifting Toward This Emerging Style - Tasting Table

Mid-strength beer is gaining popularity as a moderate drinking option among consumers seeking lower alcohol content.
Food & drink
fromwww.brewbound.com
1 month ago

A Supplier's Guide to Middle-Tier Consolidation

Brewers and beverage-alcohol suppliers must proactively use distributor consolidation events to renegotiate contracts, secure marketing commitments, and protect routes to market.
Beer
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Standout IPA In Every US State - Tasting Table

IPAs have gained popularity, with diverse styles appealing to various beer drinkers across the United States.
Beer
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Buzz kill: US breweries shutter as fanfare over craft beers appears to fade

The U.S. craft beer industry experienced explosive growth from 2009 to 2018, then faced significant contraction with 100 Colorado breweries closing in two years due to pandemic impacts and market saturation.
Beer
fromPUNCH
4 weeks ago

The Breweries to Know in 2026

Craft beer industry has matured, with emerging breweries innovating in low-ABV segments and creating inclusive taproom experiences to shape the market's future direction.
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

How Much A 6-Pack Of Beer Cost In 1980 Vs Now - Tasting Table

Beer prices have risen 27% since 2020, but adjusted for inflation, popular beer brands cost less today than in 1980, when a 6-pack averaged $3.40 or $13.30 in today's dollars.
#regional-beer-history
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Old-School Midwest Beer Now Belongs To A Major Brewing Giant - But It's Still Hard To Find - Tasting Table

Stag beer, a classic Midwestern regional brand from Belleville, Illinois, has survived since 1906 and remains a hyper-regional beer primarily found in Southern Illinois and St. Louis despite changing ownership and production locations.
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Iconic Midwest Beer Keeps Getting Harder To Find - Tasting Table

Stag Golden Lager, brewed in Illinois for over 100 years, survives as a regional legend despite changing ownership and increasing scarcity in Midwest markets.
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Old-School Midwest Beer Now Belongs To A Major Brewing Giant - But It's Still Hard To Find - Tasting Table

Stag beer, a classic Midwestern regional brand from Belleville, Illinois, has survived since 1906 and remains a hyper-regional beer primarily found in Southern Illinois and St. Louis despite changing ownership and production locations.
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Iconic Midwest Beer Keeps Getting Harder To Find - Tasting Table

Stag Golden Lager, brewed in Illinois for over 100 years, survives as a regional legend despite changing ownership and increasing scarcity in Midwest markets.
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

10 Nonalcoholic Dark Beers, Ranked - Tasting Table

The non-alcoholic beer market has expanded significantly, with 37 million new NA drinkers joining from 2022 to 2024, offering consumers diverse dark brew options for seasonal enjoyment.
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

How Long Unopened Nonalcoholic Beer Lasts For Optimal Freshness - Tasting Table

Nonalcoholic beer lasts three to six months when refrigerated, with pasteurized varieties lasting longer than unpasteurized ones due to alcohol's absence reducing natural preservation.
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

15 Must-Visit Craft Beer Tasting Events In 2026 - Tasting Table

Large-scale craft beer festivals across North America and Europe offer interactive experiences combining tastings, competitions, workshops, and entertainment for both industry professionals and enthusiasts.
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Beer And Brewery Industry Used To Be Controlled By Women - What Happened? - Tasting Table

Women historically dominated beer brewing for millennia until male control shifted it to a masculine symbol in modern times, and women brewers are now reclaiming their rightful place in the industry.
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why Nonalcoholic Beer Is Almost Never Served On Tap - Tasting Table

Nonalcoholic beer remains scarce on tap despite growing demand because alcohol serves as a preservative, and kegs cannot undergo tunnel pasteurization like canned or bottled beer.
Beer
fromBevindustry
1 month ago

2026 Beer Market Report: Imported beer contends with tough comps as year wrapped

The imported beer market declined 2.6% in dollar sales and 4.2% in case sales for the 52 weeks ending December 28, 2025, ending a decade of growth.
#bock-beer-history
Beer
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Whether Retail Or Brewery: Never Buy A Case Of Beer Shelved Like This - Tasting Table

Store beer away from sunlight and heat; brown bottles and refrigeration preserve flavor while clear bottles and warm storage cause skunking and stale flavors.
Beer
fromBevindustry
1 month ago

2026 Beer Market Report: Declines impact FMBs, hard seltzer's performance

Flavored malt beverages and hard seltzers declined 3.6-4.2% in 2025 as ready-to-drink alternatives gained market share, though category leaders like Smirnoff, White Claw, and Happy Dad showed growth.
Beer
fromBevindustry
1 month ago

2026 Beer Market Report: Craft beer faces continued declines

Craft beer sales declined 4.3% to $4.4 billion in 52 weeks ending December 28, 2025, as brewery closures, shelf space reductions, and competition from ready-to-drink products erode market share.
Beer
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Is Why Good Breweries Always Rinse The Glass Before Pouring And Serving You - Tasting Table

Rinsing a beer glass with cold water ensures 'beer clean' status, removing residues and oils to improve head, aroma, flavor, appearance, and pour.
Beer
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why Beer Flights At A Brewery Aren't Always The Bargain They Seem - Tasting Table

Beer flights often cost more per ounce, dilute tasting experience, and use inappropriate glassware, making full pours a better value after sampling.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

World's oldest monastic brewery to be sold as German beer sales slide

Beer has been brewed at Weltenburg Abbey, a stunning, still active monastery on the banks of the Danube in Bavaria, for nearly 1,000 years.
Beer
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Tap Red Flag To Look Out For When Visiting A Brewery - Tasting Table

No trip to the brewery is complete without sampling the wares. Even if it's a place you visit regularly, you'll likely want to sample most of what it has to offer at least once. But while a greater variety may seem more enticing, it can also signal a potential red flag. Every kind of beer they have on tap means another tap that needs to be maintained. The more tap lines they have, the more likely it is that maintenance or cleaning gets neglected.
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Beer
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

It's Time to Take Beer Cocktails Seriously

Beer cocktails are evolving from simple two-ingredient mixes to more complex, intentional creations with growing interest from notable cocktail bars.
Beer
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

10 Beer Brands Fans Are Side-Eyeing Over Rising Prices - Tasting Table

Certain popular beers have increased dramatically in price, pushing consumers to question value and seek cheaper alternatives.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

We Ranked This Popular Light Beer As Best - It's A Staple For A Reason - Tasting Table

The "Silver Bullet" (as it's known to fans) first hit shelves in 1978 as part of the "light beer wars" of the era, when competitors like Miller Lite and Natty Light also broke onto the scene. But, inventor Bill Coors was workshopping what would become Coors Light as early as 1941. It was honed for decades before its debut, and today, Coors Light boasts an Instagram profile with hundreds of thousands of followers.
Beer
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Beer Is Declining in America. The Saga of One Tells Part of the Story.

Bell's, famous for its Two Hearted IPA and summer-coded Oberon, was founded in 1985 as Kalamazoo Brewing Co. in Michigan. In that first year, it brewed 135 barrels. Today, it brews nearly 500,000 barrels annually. A barrel is roughly 31 gallons, or about two kegs' worth of beer. So the brewery's production went from around 270 kegs in 1986 to around 934,000 kegs today.
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Beer
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

The Best Beers to Bring to a Super Bowl Party

Choose beers that balance drinkability and flavor—light enough for multiple servings but flavorful enough to pair with spicy and rich Super Bowl foods.
Beer
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

If You Spot This Bar Glass Red Flag At A Brewery, Get Out Fast - Tasting Table

Dirty, improperly cleaned glassware at breweries causes off-flavors, loss of carbonation and foam, and signals broader sanitation neglect.
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