Frothy Minnesota market might not bear much more craft beer – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Minneapolis Star Tribune Frothy Minnesota market might not bear much more craft beerMinneapolis Star Tribune“We're starting to see panic from breweries when we won't put their beer on tap,” said Matty O'Reilly, co-owner of Republic bar in Minneapolis, which serves nearly 100 craft beers. “It's not my fault that there are 100 breweries in Minnesota. […]

Zoning trouble brewing? Beer-makers, distillers fear review may push them out – Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune Zoning trouble brewing? Beer-makers, distillers fear review may push them outChicago TribuneGoose Island even brewed a beer called PMD Mild, a nod to its industrial setting. Still, Hall said it makes sense to evaluate whether the zoning districts could be better utilized. "With today's economic situation, it's obvious the city needs more tax […]

2 small Michigan breweries making world-class beer – Detroit Free Press

Detroit Free Press 2 small Michigan breweries making world-class beerDetroit Free PressThe world's top barley wine is crafted in metro Detroit, in a brewing area smaller than the average home's garage. Only one brewer works at Black Lotus Brewing in Clawson, where Ninja Pirate is made. The big, 13.2% alcohol-by-volume beer took the gold …In Helpful […]

In Helpful Marketing Strategy, a New Brewing Company Is Naming Beer After Ladies’ Shoes – Slate Magazine (blog)

Slate Magazine (blog) In Helpful Marketing Strategy, a New Brewing Company Is Naming Beer After Ladies' ShoesSlate Magazine (blog)In a few weeks, women will have the perfect beer to sip while writing diary entries with dainty Bic “For Her” pens and blocking out the ugly noise of an unrefined world with “Pretty in Pink” earplugs. […]

What’s a crowler? Fairhope Brewing is happy to explain new beer-to-go format – AL.com

WTVM What's a crowler? Fairhope Brewing is happy to explain new beer-to-go formatAL.comThanks to a change in state law, June 1 is the first day that Alabama breweries will be able to sell beer directly to customers for off-premise consumption. That's both a convenience to customers and a new revenue stream for the state's booming […]

Cape May Brewing launches beer made with local beets – Shore News Today

Shore News Today Cape May Brewing launches beer made with local beetsShore News TodayLOWER TOWNSHIP – New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher came to the Cape May Brewing Company on May 20 to taste their new “Beets By May” beer. He said his office became aware of efforts by Cape May Brewing to create […]

Do Women Need a Beer Named After a Stiletto? – Fortune

Fortune Do Women Need a Beer Named After a Stiletto?FortuneHigh Heel Brewing thinks they do. Women planning to have a beer at a barbecue this weekend have two choices: a brew from a sexist mass-market brewery or one from a sexist craft brewery. Okay, that's an exaggeration. But given the way beer is marketed, …Canadian Brewing […]

Cheers, Tigers: LSU gets an official beer from Tin Roof Brewing Company – NOLA.com

NOLA.com Cheers, Tigers: LSU gets an official beer from Tin Roof Brewing CompanyNOLA.comLSU is getting an official beer thanks to a new partnership with Baton Rouge brewery Tin Roof. The announcement, made Friday (May 27) in a press release, brings to an end a long talk about whether or not the licensing of a purple […]

Cincinnati State to offer several beer brewing classes this fall – WCPO

WCPO Cincinnati State to offer several beer brewing classes this fallWCPOCincinnati State began offering beer brewing courses in fall of 2015. They are in the process of seeking approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to offer a certificate program in Brewing Sales and Marketing, which would be effective in … Brought to you […]

5000-Year-Old Beer-Brewing Operation Uncovered in China – Eater

Eater 5000-Year-Old Beer–Brewing Operation Uncovered in ChinaEaterIt's a tale as old as time: Human finds grain, human makes beer. After archaeological excavations in the central plains of China, scientists are improving our understanding of that history, having now identified 5,000-year-old brewing equipment and …Mesopotamia, be not proud: Ancient Chinese also brewed beer 5000 years agoHaaretzRecent […]