America Has More Breweries Than Ever Before
The United States now has more breweries than ever before, reaching a record level of 4,144 in 2015 and finally exceeding a historic high that was set back in 1873. The figure caps a massive turnaround...
View ArticleHoliday Gifts for the Craft Beer Lover
Craft beer lovers are generally a pretty easy lot to shop for. Grab a six pack of their favorite splurge beer or have a friend in another state ship something they can’t get themselves and they’re...
View ArticleAB InBev CEO Defends Mega-Beer Merger to Congress
Anheuser-Busch InBev and Molson Coors sought to assuage concerns that a “Mega Beer” merger in the global market would not hurt the vibrancy of smaller craft beers, battling against accusations from...
View ArticleCEO Daily: Wednesday, December 9
Unless you are an investment banker, it’s hard to feel good about the deal to merge Dow and DuPont, two storied American science companies with 330 years of history between them. The plan is to combine...
View ArticleGreat Beers to Give As Holiday Gifts
Here’s the good thing about finding a gift for craft beer enthusiasts. They generally love to experiment. The thrill of the hobby is there’s always something new to try and you’re never sure until you...
View ArticleCraft Beer Companies Are Running Short on This Key ‘Ingredient’
Cans have become such a popular choice for craft brewers that small beer makers are reportedly facing shortages in supply. The shortfall is especially acute for 16-ounce cans, which craft brewers sell...
View ArticleBud Light Has a New Look
For the first time in eight years, Bud Light has a new look. The new beer can design is still the brand’s trademark blue, but the designs–including the reintroduction of the historic “AB” brewer crest...
View ArticleAnheuser Busch-InBev Buys Another Craft Brewer
Anheuser Busch-InBev is buying another craft brewer–its sixth in the past five years. The deal adds Four Peaks Brewing Company, the largest craft brewer in Arizona, to a portfolio that includes Goose...
View ArticleWhy 2015 Was Such a Historic Year for Craft Beer
2015 saw a lot of milestones in the craft beer world – perhaps the most notable being the number of craft breweries in the United States surpassed the historic high set in 1873 , topping 4,100. But...
View ArticleAnheuser Busch-InBev Buys British Craft Brewer
As Anheuser Busch-InBev awaits various regulatory approvals to complete a $100 billion-plus deal for No. 2 brewer SABMiller, the world’s largest beer maker has scooped up a small British rival. On...
View ArticleAnheuser Busch-InBev Buys Third Craft Brewer in 5 Days
Anheuser Busch-InBev is on a craft beer bender, announcing a third acquisition in a five-day span that shows just how important the fast-growing category is to the world’s largest brewer. On Tuesday,...
View ArticleCEO Daily: Wednesday, December 23
When the CEO of ExxonMobil advocates what critics call a “socialist agenda,” you know something is seriously amiss in American politics. In truth, Rex Tillerson is probably the most unreconstructed CEO...
View ArticleHere’s How to Get Any Beer You Want
No matter how beer friendly your city or state may be, there’s always something you want to taste that’s just out of reach. Whether it’s an offering from Russian River, The Alchemist, Three Floyds, or...
View ArticleWhy Mexican Beers Continue to Outperform the Industry
Given its relatively minuscule share of the $100 billion U.S. beer market, the craft beer industry gets outsize attention. That’s because craft is growing fast and has fueled rapid merger and...
View ArticleGuinness Is Bringing Brewing Back To U.S. After 63-Year Drought
Guinness is planning to spend about $50 million to open a brewery in Maryland, bringing brewing capabilities back to the United States for the first time after decades away from the market. The Irish...
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