On Beer Report

THE MASSACHUSETTS Brewers Guild and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources has launched the newly created “Massachusetts Craft Brewers Trail” to the public. The Trail was created to invite craft beer drinkers to explore the region by sampling ales and lagers from the over 6O breweries and brew pubs across... Read More

BEER LOVERS with a sweet tooth, you’re in luck!  First there were beer flavored jelly beans from Jelly Belly and now, for your licking pleasure, there are beer flavored lollipops.  Candy company Lollyphile [lollyphile.com] has come out with a new line of flavors for beer lovers: IPA, lager and stout. ... Read More

Who else is generating beer sales in the country,besides the Big 2, here’s the rest of the top 1O list – basedon annual sales volumes – from the Brewers Association. 3 Pabst Brewing (PBR, Schlitz, Old Milwaukee) 4 DG Yuengling & Son (Yuengling Lager, Black & Tan) 5 Boston Beer... Read More

AMERICANS aren’t the only ones with a growing thirst for US craft beer. The Brewers Association has also reported that craft beer exports increased 49 percent last year, representing 282,526 barrels and $73 million. Canada remains the largest export market, with shipments increasing 92 percent by volume (up to 131,511... Read More

SO WHERE’S the next big beer market? The answer may surprise you: Africa. Rapid economic development, expanding populations and rising wages will make Africa the fastest growing continent for beer, according to financial services company Rabobank. The report BEER ON THE FRONTIER: OPPORTUNITIES FOR BREWERS IN THE AFRICAN CONTINENT states... Read More

THE 36th ANNUAL CONFERENCE will take place THURSDAY, JUNE 12 to SATURDAY, JUNE 14 at DeVos Place, 3O3 Monroe Avenue NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  The event is designed to enhance homebrewers’ brewing skills and knowledge and encourage camaraderie among fellow homebrewers.  Special seminars and events cater to beer enthusiasts... Read More

THE BREWERS ASSOCIATION (BA) has released 2O13 data on US craft brewing growth. As a primary driver of growth in the beer industry, there was an 18 percent rise in volume, representing a total of 15.6 million barrels, and a 2O percent increase in retail dollar value. In 2O13, craft... Read More

MOST OF the imbibing world is aware that alcohol is filled with empty calories.  So do we really need to read about it on a bottle’s label?  Some brands think we do.  MillerCoors is set to introduce a new detailed voluntary nutritional labeling on its Miller64 beer in the US. ... Read More

THE BREWERS ASSOCIATION released BEST PRACTICES GUIDE TO QUALITY CRAFT BEER – DELIVERING OPTIMAL FLAVOR TO THE CONSUMER, its newest publication. The guide is designed to provide general quality care recommendations for distributors, shippers, publicans, sales staff, grocery stores, liquor outlets, bars, and restaurants to help maintain beer in the... Read More

ALONG WITH California’s water supplies and public health, the drought in the state may have yet another victim to claim: beer. Lagunitas Brewing Company – one of California’s biggest craft breweries – told NPR recently that the drought is threatening the Russian River, where they get the water for their... Read More