Long-time beer legend Jim Parker, known dearly for his wit, humor, smile, his laugh and his big heart, passed away this last week.   Jim had suffered a stroke last November, and reportedly died in his sleep with family at his side.   Jim had held many diverse jobs in the craft brewing industry spanning… Read More…

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. of Chico, CA announced that it will acquire Sufferfest Beer Company of San Francisco, the company’s first-ever acquisition.   Sierra Nevada has stayed clear of acquisitions or partnerships, instead focusing on his sister brewery in Mills Falls, North Carolina. According to a company press release, the breweries stated shared values, commitment… Read More…

TTB employees were back at work on Monday with the re-opening of the government shutdown after more than a month of being out of the office. Most agencies directed their employees to use the first day back to update computer programs, re-set passwords and get settled in. The tech support team at the Department of… Read More…

** FALCONER FOUNDATION OFFERING TWO AWESOME FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO SIEBEL INSTITUTE — APPLY NOW ** In collaboration with the Seibel Institute of Technology, the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation is offering two full-tuition brewing education scholarships in 2019.  Both scholarship are full tuition grants and come with generous travel/lodging stipends.

The Brewers Association announced today the creation of a new seal for supporters of the BA-driven independent craft brewing campaign. The “supporter seal,” which replicates the independent craft brewer seal that the association allows BA-defined craft breweries to use, is available to anyone who wishes to openly support the BA’s independence campaign.  It is targeted… Read More…

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