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America’s Brewery Count Now At 2,722

The end of 2013 found the United States brewery population to be the highest since the 1876.  The Brewers Association counted 2,722 brewing facilities open an operating as of December 31st.

In 1870, the the Register of United States Breweries had Continue Reading →

Jim Beam Acquired by Japanese Company

Big news in the spirits world today. Bourbon makers Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark was purchased by Japanese company Suntory for $13.6 billion. The privately held company is well known for producing Japan’s first whiskey.

Jim Beam’s stock was purchased for Continue Reading →

Allagash Readies New Saison

Allagash Brewing (Portland, ME) is on the cusp of releasing new Saison Belgian Style Ale in 2014. This beer isn’t headed for big bottles however.. you’ll find Saison in 12oz/4 pks

The brewery has been teasing the public about the release Continue Reading →

Terrapin Side Project #22: MoonRay

Terrapin Beer Co’s (Athens, GA) Side Project #21 Pineapple Express launches this month. That beer is the winner of the employee home-brew competition.

Side Project #22 “MoonRay” is already in planning, with the test recipe being tweaked as you read this.  Per Continue Reading →