Craft beer has become increasingly popular. In the late 1970s, there were only 89 craft breweries in the U.S. According to a 2013 report by the Brewers Association, there are now 2,360 craft breweries operating in the U.S. — a substantial increase from the 1970s. But the craft beer industry may see some major changes in […]
There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a tall cup of your favorite ice-cold draft beer while you’re sitting in the stands watching your favorite MLB team play ball. Ballpark beer has come a long ways over the years, with stadiums introducing new varieties and new sizes. But some MLB teams go the extra mile by […]
American brewing company Aanheuser-Busch will soon be adding a Mexican beer to their lineup of products. The company announced the decision to import and sell the Mexican beer Montejo earlier this month, citing the growing demand for Mexican imports. “We’ve been watching this market for a while, and the consumer demand is huge. The fastest-growing beers […]
A beer-loving man from the Portland, Oregon has developed an ingenious new remote-controlled machine that dispenses beer with the click of a button. Dubbed “R-2-Beer-Me,” the machine acts like a kegerator on wheels, but from the moment you first see it (image above) you’ll realize it’s much more. R-2-Beer-Me is the brainchild of beer-moving, tech […]
There’s an undeniable growing demand for craft beer in the U.S. While long-standing traditional brews are holding strong, more and more people are opting for craft brews. The Brewers Association defines a craft brewery as a local, independently owned brewery with an annual production of less than 2 million barrels of beer. These craft breweries have […]
Here’s a not-so-shocking fact: beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the U.S. According to a recent Gallup poll, 41% of American say they prefer beer, whereas 31% prefer wine and 23% prefer liquor. Of course, this is in stark contrast to 2005, when wine was the preferred alcoholic beverage among Americans. It’s important […]
The Midwest is currently under attack by beer-loving mayflies. The problem is so bad that the National Weather Service (NWS) was able to identify the enormous swarms on its radar, leaving many residents questioning whether or not they are safe. The swarm of mayflies is believed to have caused at least one traffic accident in […]
There’s an undeniable growing demand/popularity for craft beer in the U.S. In the past few years, hundreds of new craft breweries have popped up across the country, offering beer-thirsty consumers a variety of delicious new brews. But at the same time, the price of craft beer has also increased, leaving some people to believe that […]
The University of North Texas will begin selling beer in the Apogee Stadium during all of its football games starting this fall. Fans and patrons must visit the Concourse level to pick up the brew. News of the University of North Texas’ decision to sell beer at its football games comes in the wake of a […]
Stone Brewing Co., the 10th largest craft beer brewing company in the U.S., recently announced plans to open a brewery and a restaurant in Berlin, Germany. The project will require an estimated $25 million to complete, but most importantly, this will be the first time for an American craft brewing company to set up shop overseas. […]