As the Thomas Fire Raged California Brewers Stood Strong
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As the Thomas Fire Raged California Brewers Stood Strong

[siteorigin_widget class=”kad_fullpane_widget”][/siteorigin_widget] It took only twenty days for the Thomas fire to chew and claw a path of ash across southern California and become the largest wildfire in state history. In its wake, the monster left homes and businesses in smoking piles of rubble. Firefighters fought day and night in long fourteen hour shifts and…

Recovery Still Brewing in the Wake of Irma
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Recovery Still Brewing in the Wake of Irma

With the sun shining and cool breezes blowing, the breweries of the Florida Keys are sailing away from the devastating hurricane season of 2017. Slammed by the winds and waves of Hurricane Irma, one of the Atlantic’s strongest storms in a record breaking hurricane season, the Keys were left in ruins.  But slowly the rebuilding…

The Selling out of Craft Beer
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The Selling out of Craft Beer

Another one bites the dust. With the news from California about brewery Saint Archer finding its way into the loving arms of macro brewing behemoth MillerCoors, which was right on the heels of an announcement from craftbeer champion Lagunitas selling 50% of its ownership to Heineken, craft beer lovers are sitting with distrustful stares into the…

California water restrictions spell trouble for craft brewers
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California water restrictions spell trouble for craft brewers

Slowly the great state of California has been drying up. Since 2011 California residents have been struggling with an ongoing drought that has forced them to reconsider the way they live, eat and drink.  Recently craft brewers and wine producers have also felt the pressure.  Now, California governor Jerry Brown has ordered mandatory water use…

A More Modern Craft Scene Coming To Mississippi?
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A More Modern Craft Scene Coming To Mississippi?

Brewers in the Magnolia State could soon be getting some good news.   One of the least progressive states with respect to craft beer might be about to leap ahead and bump shoulder with states that allow taprooms. Representative Toby Barker, Mississippi’s youngest lawmaker at the age of 32, is spearheading the Mississippi Microbrewery Modernization…

Spencer Trappist Ale: American Monks Making Beer
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Spencer Trappist Ale: American Monks Making Beer

America’s only Trappist brewery begins shipping. It’s lauded as some of the finest beer in the world. The word garners excitement to beer snobs, hipsters and know-nothings alike.  It is a mysterious brew in the upper echelon of brews to enjoy.  There are only ten authentic Trappist breweries in the entire world and a small town…