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BA to Crack Down on Offensive Beer Labels

BA to Crack Down on Offensive Beer Labels

The Brewers Association is attempting to curb some brewers’ propensity toward offensive beer labels. At a press briefing held during the Craft Brewers Conference on Wednesday, the trade organization announced steps to prevent breweries that use offensive or sexist names and labels from marketing their businesses with the industry trade organization’s intellectual property in regards… Read more »

Brewers Association: Double-Digit Growth is Unsustainable

Brewers Association: Double-Digit Growth is Unsustainable

The days of double-digit growth in craft beer category might be a thing of the past, but that doesn’t mean small and independent brewers won’t continue to thrive in an increasingly more crowded environment, Brewers Association executives told thousands of brewers attending the second general session of the 2017 Craft Brewers Conference on Wednesday morning.

Omission Brewing Co. Launches 99 Calorie Craft Beer

Omission Ultimate Light Golden Ale is a nationally available light craft beer specially crafted to remove gluten. A mere 99 calories and 5 carbs per 12-ounce beer, Omission Ultimate Light is the perfect choice for beer drinkers who are looking for a lighter option but still want to enjoy the full flavor of a delicious craft beer.

Wildcard Brewing Company Releases 2 New Packages

Wildcard Brewing Co. is proud to announce the release of two new canned beer packages, beginning mid-April. Wildcard currently offers their North State IPA in six-pack of 12oz cans year-round and will soon be offering the Throwback Pilsner year-round in 12oz cans as well.

Alewerks Releases Soggy Dollar Belgian-Style Blonde Ale

Alewerks newest release is a Belgian-style blonde ale with unexpected additions of pineapple, coconut, a splash of orange and fresh nutmeg. Inspired by the “Painkiller” cocktail, the limited, experimental brew is named Soggy Dollar, after the Caribbean bar widely acknowledged as the originator of the beverage.

Sly Fox Brewing Celebrates Earth Day with SRT Ale Release

On Saturday, April 22, Sly Fox Brewing Company will celebrate Earth Day with the annual debut of SRT Ale, an American Pale Ale benefiting the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT). SRT Ale is a golden, hop-forward sessionable ale that, at 4.6% ABV, is perfect to drink after traversing its namesake, the SRT.

Beer Institute CEO Jim McGreevy Discusses Latest on Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (Video)

Beer Institute CEO Jim McGreevy Discusses Latest on Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (Video)

In the latest attempt to garner support for the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA), more than 200 beer industry stakeholders climbed Capitol Hill on Monday to get a seat at the table with members of Congress and their staffers. “If you don’t have a seat at the table, then you are probably on the menu,” Brewers Association president and CEO Bob Pease cautioned during today’s opening remarks at the annual Craft Brewers Conference in Washington, D.C.