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The diet cola and beer industries are going flat, with sales of both drinks suffering a slump as Americans worry about their health and spending habits. Diet cola, once the darling of the soda industry, has seen an abrupt reversal of fortune, The Wall .... and more »

LANSING (WKZO) -- The beer industry in Michigan has been growing quickly in recent years, and state lawmakers are doing what they can to encourage it. State Representative Greg MacMaster says that, among other things, the Michigan law on beer makers .... and more »

The Craft Beer Cellar was actually founded in 2010 by Kate Baker and Suzanne Schalow (lady beer geeks? We love it.) and has five locations in Massachusetts. Nickelson and his brother Ryan are franchisees for the first Missouri location -- the store is ....

In Craft Beer for the Homebrewer, Michael Agnew presents dozens of recipes adapted by craft brewmasters for the homebrewing enthusiast, representing the entire range of styles and microbreweries across the United States.

David Ort, author of the popular blog Food with Legs, gives us a lively and engaging introduction to craft beer as well as an across-the-board set of recipes that use craft beer as an ingredient. Starters and snacks, noodles and rice, seafood and meat and poultry, even beer cocktails and sweets and desserts make an appearance (Oak-Aged Old-Ale Ice Cream, anyone?). Dishes such as Beer Fondue and Currywurst are new twists on old classics. The Beer Pantry section has mouth-watering condiments: Pumpkin Ale Mustard and Wild Beer Vinegar, to name just two. Each recipe includes a recommendation for a specific Canadian craft beer as the beer ingredient. With profiles of craft-beer makers across Canada, The Canadian Craft Beer Cookbook is ideal for craft-beer experts and novices, and for anyone who delights in ramping up the taste of their favourite dishes with something different.

Gone are the days when a cold beer was the drink reserved for ballparks and frat parties. Today, microbreweries around the globe are proving that beer is every bit as complex and sophisticated as wine. Their creations range from delicate champagne beers to extreme strength concoctions that are more akin to whisky and port. With names as varied as their flavors -- try Death & Taxes, Knuckle Sandwich or Golden Monkey on for size--these elusive libations are changing the way the world views the humble brewski. In Boutique Beer, bestselling author and renowned beer connoisseur Ben McFarland scours the globe to showcase 500 of the world's most exciting premium ales. From American craft brewers and ale-making European nations to the fresh new crop of brewers across Japan, Scandinavia and Australia, McFarland puts his extensive knowledge to work to offer the reader-- An in-depth look at the ingredients and brewing process for each beer as well as an assessment of appearance, aroma, flavor and finish Advice on storage and ageing, ideal drinking temperature, and correct glassware Tips for selecting which beers to pair with different foods Listings of key breweries and places to visit for the best craft beer experience A detailed exploration of the various types of ales including barrel aged, barely wines, pilsners, lagers, and more Discerning beer drinkers of all levels will find Boutique Beer to be an essential guide to the world's most distinctive ales as well as the people, personalities and the inspiration behind them.

A couple of weeks, back I took a moment to acknowledge the work of fellow beer writer Brandon Hernández hoping that, for once, I could deliver some reputable thoughts on San Diego breweries, even if only by proxy. Just days later, I was contacted by ....

According to the Brewers Association, there are roughly 2,500 breweries operating in the United States, offering beer fans a cornucopia of hops and malt to enjoy. But the vast majority of those breweries are small operations with tiny distribution .... Craft beer craze builds black marketThe News Journal Craze For Coveted Craft Brews Creates Black Market Of BeerHuffington Post Black Market BeerNBC 10 Philadelphia The Drinks Business -Business Insider -Businessweek all 105 news articles »

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Among high-frequency wine and beer consumers, 41 percent pick “craft” beers, according to the survey. Those are officially defined as coming from brewers who make less than 6 million barrels a year of largely malt beers and are mostly independently ....