We already know there is some controversy surrounding the question, “What is craft beer?”
But now there could be controversy regarding an even broader question: “What is beer?”
In California, anyway. Read More…
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The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
In late 2017, Congress passed legislation including a two-year provision of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA). This lowered the federal excise tax (FET) for breweries, wineries, and distilled spirits producers for a period of two years. It is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2019. Read More…
Clean Energy Brewing
The craft beer industry is going green—and the benefits are multiplying.
Running a brewery on clean energy can save the business money. It can certainly reduce the brewery’s impact on the environment. And clean energy brewing can be a great marketing tool in a time when consumers really value organizations that follow sustainability principles. Read More…
The Trouble with Labels
Let’s talk beer labels. Read More…
Helping Homebrewers Can Help Your Brewery
It’s not unusual for a craft brewery to form strong bonds with members of a local homebrewing club. But the trend is growing stronger, and playing out in some new ways. If you’re thinking of initiating a relationship with local homebrewers—or looking for new ways to engage these craft beer fans in your brewery—here are a few ideas. Read More…
The Brewery Distillery Relationship
Barrel-aging beer is no new trend. But as the number of US craft distilleries continues to rise (the number grew nearly 35% from 2012 to 2017, and now tops 1500 total), barrel usage is hotter than ever. And that’s not the only facet of the brewery distillery relationship. Read More…
Beer and Health: Keeping Your Brewery Fit
When runners’ magazines start running stories about beer and health—beer as a good thing for athletic endeavor—it’s time for brewers to sit up and take notice. Read More…
Planning Camp Beall
Beall Brewery Insurance is proud to be a sponsor of the nation’s largest craft brewery industry gathering: the Brewers Association Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America, which will take place April 8-11 in Denver.
Crafting Your Brewery Business Plan
Your brewery may have its roots in your passion for craft beer, but in order to succeed as a business, you’re going to need more than that: you’re going to need a strong (and flexible) brewery business plan. Read More…
Government Shutdown Impacts Craft Breweries
The US government shutdown started December 22, 2018. How is it impacting the craft beer industry? Read More…
Craft Beer News
- Beer Destinations – The Great Beer Spas Of Europe April 18, 2025While you can now find some great beer spas in the US, the oldest and best are in Europe, and every one of them is worth visting.
- Beer News: Anheuser-Busch Embraces “Beer Grown Here” / Michigan Beer Protects A Historic Great Lakes Fish April 18, 2025The nation’s leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch, was the first-mover in adopting the U.S. Farmed certification, a move we totally support. Weve that, “Words to Drink By” and more.
- Good Books – Beer Hiking Virginia, North Carolina & DC April 17, 2025American Craft Beer delivers craft beer news and lifestyle 24/7 and because we do, we’re sometimes sent books to review. And we recently received a book that we love.
- New Beer Alert: The All Beach Beers Edition April 17, 2025Beer tastes change as summer approaches and brewers are addressing vacation season with a new roster of beers that you’ll want on the beach.
- Top 50 US Brewing Companies – 2024 April 16, 2025Not surprisingly AB InBev’s Anheuser-Busch remained America’s leading brewery in 2024 followed by Molson Coors out of Chicago and Victor, New York-based Constellation Brands, home to popular Mexican beer brands like Corona and Modelo.
