Craft breweries naming beers after popular celebrities and brands is not uncommon. It’s also not uncommon to find yourself confronted with legal difficulties when you don’t dot the i’s and cross the t’s by contacting the source of your inspiration. Via – SF Gate
Industry Coalition Kicks-Off ‘Beer Growth Initiative’
The Beer Institute (BI), National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Brewers Association (BA) announced today the formation of the Beer Growth Initiative, a consumer campaign, which aims to elevate and celebrate the beer category while reminding consumers of legal drinking age who choose to drink alcohol that there is a beer for just about… Read More…
Dixie Rebirth is a Whole New Dixie
The storied history of Dixie Brewing in New Orleans is about to open a new chapter. The New Orleans brewery, which first opened in 1907, sustained moderate but not severe damaged during Hurricane Katrina. But after the flood waters receded the brewery complex was looted with much of the equipment stolen. The brewery has… Read More…
Smithsonian Brewing History Collection Readies to Open
The Smithsonian American Brewing History Initiative, a collection of artifacts, documents and audio stories from the American craft brewing industry will open on October 25th. The Initiative is the first scholarly research and collection project to gather and preserve artifacts, written materials and an oral history from the craft beer revolution. It includes such… Read More…
Apply Now for Falconer Foundation Scholarship
Press Release: ** APPLY NOW FOR FALCONER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP TO AMERICAN BREWERS GUILD ** In collaboration with the American Brewers Guild, we are offering a full-tuition scholarship to the Guild’s Intensive Brewing Science & Engineering program. The Intensive Brewing Science & Engineering course is a 22-week distance education program with a final week of residential… Read More…
Effects of Tariffs on US Brewers
If you are planning buy equipment manufactured abroad or export beer to other countries, you should become familiar with the potential risks of price fluctuations and supply chain disruptions. “Section 232” tariffs are focused on steel and aluminum products. Even though 98% of aluminum cans used in the United States are produced in the… Read More…
Constellation to Close VA Ballast Point Location
Constellation isn’t giving up on Ballast Point yet, but in a sign that they are trying to minimize loses on their $1 billion investment, it was reported yesterday that the Ballast Point taproom and restaurant in Daleville, Virginia will close. According to the Ballast Point Virginia Facebook page, the brewery next to the on-premise… Read More…
Brewers to Include Ingredient Information on Labels in Europe
Members of the brewing industry association Brewers of Europe have committed to adding ingredients and calorie counts to all beer labels within the next three years. The agreement is voluntary is not part of a government requirement. A total of 37 signatories, including 25 national brewers’ associations, put their name on a “memorandum… Read More…
AB’s ‘Beer Garage’ Experiments with Artificial Intelligence
AB InBev has created a division with the intent to use artificial intelligence to improve everything from the brewing process to its marketing platforms. The “Beer Garage” is an AB InBev Silicon Valley-based hub where employees research, develop and test technology-driven solutions according to a story at Forbes. AB InBev’s global director of innovation,… Read More…
Do Political Beer Brands Work? Maybe (Not)
Scottish brewer Brewdog has released a beer called ’Hello My Name Is (Unelected) Boris’ to protest the Prime Minister’s decision to suspend parliament. But even though Johnson’s political move has been almost universally condemned, consumers’ reactions haven’t been all that positive. James Watt, CEO and founder of Brewdog, said in an article in… Read More…
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