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TTB employees have been directed not to report to work and prohibited from volunteering work during the shutdown. Pic: ©GettyImages/chabybucko

US government shutdown stalls craft beer innovation

By Beth Newhart

After the government shut down on December 22 due to disputes around President Trump’s border wall funding, the effects have been felt throughout the country. Without federal programs in place, the beer and wine industries are facing trouble with new...

Drinkers are now more drawn to experience-based locations for their alcohol consumption than typical bars with no extra incentives. Pic: ©GettyImages/David Prahl / EyeEm

Experiential drinking bolsters craft beer sales

By Beth Newhart

After the boom and subsequent plateauing of craft beer sales in the US, on-premise experiential drinking establishments are managing to draw in new customers. Brewpubs, taprooms and game-based bars all saw a surge in popularity in 2018.

Craft beer review: US highlights for 2017

Craft beer review: US highlights for 2017

By Rachel Arthur

Today, 83% of Americans live within 10 miles of a local brewery. The Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade association for US craft beer, looks back on the highlights of 2017 for the craft beer industry.

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Feral Brewing sold to Coca-Cola Amatil

By Rachel Arthur

Australian craft brewer Feral Brewing Company has been sold to Coca-Cola Amatil, allowing the brewer to access the beverage giant’s distribution network and ‘put its beers in front of thousands more craft beer consumers’.

Breweries and brewpubs boost employment in the craft beer sector. Pic:Getty/shanecotee

Craft brewing contributes $68bn to US economy

By Rachel Arthur

The US craft beer sector contributed $67.8bn to the US economy in 2016, with craft brewers responsible for more than 456,373 jobs, according to the latest economic impact report from the Brewers Association. 

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drinktec 2017: BeverageDaily beer forum at place2beer

By Rachel Arthur

BeverageDaily and drinktec are collaborating to present a lively beer forum at drinktec (Munich, September 11-15). Drawing on the expertise of 16 speakers from across the beer industry, the forum will run every day of the show at the place2beer area....

Wicked Weed Brewing will join Anheuser-Busch's The High End business unit, which is focused on craft & imported beer

Anheuser-Busch acquires Wicked Weed Brewing

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Marking its 10th craft brewery acquisition, Anheuser-Busch has added Wicked Weed Brewing of Asheville, North Carolina, to The High End portfolio.

India sees 1000% beer growth in six years

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India sees 1000% beer growth in six years

By RJ Whitehead

Having seen substantial growth since 2011, India’s beer market is expected to reach volumes of nearly 470bn litres by the end of this year—a near thousand-fold increase since 2011.

Where are the top craft brewers? The Brewers Association reveals the top 50

The top 50 breweries and craft breweries in the US

By Rachel Arthur

The Brewers Association, the US trade group for craft brewers, has released its list of the top 50 craft brewers, along with a list of the overall top 50 brewing companies. Figures show that 40 out of the top 50 overall brewing companies are craft brewing...

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Craft beer boom: 500 craft breweries open in a year in the UK

By Rachel Arthur

The number of new breweries opening in the UK has leapt up 55% in the last year, as the craft beer business continues to build its position as an increasingly important part of the drinks industry, according to UHY Hacker Young.