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Brewbound Podcast: Five Beer Writers Enter a Zoom Meeting Pt. 2

Brewbound Podcast: Five Beer Writers Enter a Zoom Meeting Pt. 2

Beer Marketer’s Insights’ Craft Brew News senior editors Chris Shepard and David Steinman join the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the biggest beer industry stories of 2021. These include the sale of Bell’s Brewery to Kirin-owned Lion Little World Beverages, the parent company of New Belgium Brewing; ongoing fallout from the revelation of widespread instances of sexual harassment, assault and discrimination; and shifting perceptions of craft beer among consumers.

DuClaw Releases Three New Winter Beers

To celebrate the holidays and kick off winter, DuClaw Brewing Company is releasing three new beers inspired by classic and untraditional seasonal staples.

Shane McNamara Becomes First Australian Master Cicerone

The Cicerone® Certification Program announced this week that Shane McNamara has become the first Australian Master Cicerone, joining a group of only 19 other individuals world-wide to earn the title.

Beers to Benefit Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund

Goodwood Brewing and Spirits is partnering with Mayfield locals Jake Guhy and Luke Lewis Band to host a benefit event on December 30, 2021 at the Goodwood Taproom. 100% of proceeds and donations from the event will go directly to Mayfield High School fund and City of Mayfield rebuild, both of which were devastatingly affected by recent tornadoes that hit Western Kentucky.