Largest-Ever World Beer Cup®
2014 competition saw 4,754 entries from 58 countries Boulder, CO • April 11, 2014— The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America's small and independent craft brewers—announced the results of one of the largest commercial beer competitions to date, the 2014 World Beer Cup Awards. The awards were presented at the conclusion of Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America® in Denver, Colo. Drawing the highest number of
Microbreweries Can Sell Direct
Rockford Brewing Company Inc. co-owner Seth Rivard has a new way to get his company’s craft beers into the hands of patrons at local watering holes. Legislation signed last month by Gov. Rick Snyder effectively removed a major hurdle for small startup microbreweries to enter the market. Instead of working through a wholesaler, microbreweries making less than 1,000 barrels per year can circumvent the state’s three-tier alcohol distribution system and self-distribute their beer
The BPA Visits Denver
The Brewers Professional Alliance travels to Denver for the industry's biggest trade show!
Top 50 Craft Breweries
The Top 50 Craft Breweries In America, According To The Brewers Association Craft beer is having more than just a moment. It's reaching "all-time highs," according to Bart Watson, staff economist at the Brewers Association. Despite some considerable odds, craft beer continues to grow in popularity. Earlier this year CNBC reported that craft beer production "was up 9.6 percent in 2013, while overall beer production fell 1.4 percent." With more than 2,700 craft breweries in the
