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» ProductionThe recent proposal in Congress to decriminalize cannabis is the latest step forward in legalizing the drug nationally. Even if Congress doesn’t pass the current legislation, it is only a matter of time before it does. Eighteen states currently allow recreational cannabis.
Read more...Barley growers and brewers are concerned that the overall crop quality may lower than usual as much-above average temperatures and drought plague the 2020 growing season.
Read more...With winds pushing huge amounts of smoke into portions Oregon, Washington and Idaho from numerous massive fires burning in the region, fears of smoke taint on hops have again returned this year.
Read more...A $300,000 grant from New York state has paved the way for a new hop breeding program at Cornell AgriTech, which will grow and develop signature New York hops varieties.
Read more...Scientists with the University of Florida are working to develop the best crops for Florida farms to grow — and that includes hops.
Read more...The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service released their annual report on hop acres planted. The report shows a small increase of about 4% more acres planted in 2021 versus acres harvested in 2020.
Read more...A Korean-based microbrewery with a production plant in northwest California has ceased production and will auction off all of the brewing equipment.
Read more...Is coffee the next frontier? Although coffee and beer have been married in the past and coffee has been added to other beverages over the years, there seems to be a growing surge in coffee beverages lately.
Read more...The Australian hop harvest is coming to a close and Hop Products Australia, which grows 90% of the Australian hops has released their 2021 hop harvest report.
Read more...The TTB has long prohibited any sort of health claim on alcohol packaging or advertising. The Center for Science in the Public Interest and Consumer Federation of America have submitted a letter to the Food and Drug Administration requesting that they bring enforcement action against Molson Coors for illegally misleading consumers with its Vizzy Hard Seltzer labeling and advertising campaign.
Read more...Colorado Brewing Systems, a brewing equipment manufacturer based in Wellington, Colorado announced on its web site that they have ceased “most” operations.
Read more...The Brewers Association is now accepting research and service grant proposals for 2022.
Read more...Novel Beverage is partnering with Shipyard Brewing Co. and Sea Dog Brewing Co. to launch THC-infused non-alcoholic beers.
Read more...2021 was the first time the Craft Maltsters Guild has hosted their annual conference virtually, and the first year the guild opened up the awards competition to international malthouses. 28 malthouses from seven countries, 17 states, and one province submitted a total of 46 entries spanned 29 different malt barley varieties.
Read more...MicroStar Logistics, the largest independent owner of beer kegs in the world, announced that it has acquired the keg rental company Kegstar. The acquisition will grow Denver-based MicroStar’s international business by taking on Kegstar’s clients which include breweries in Australia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the U.S.
Read more...Although overall U.S. hop production was down in 2020 (see ProBrewer News story here), proprietary varieties continue to grab market share at an accelerating rate, according to a review of the 2020 hop harvest by Crosby Hops.
Read more...Production for Idaho, Oregon, and Washington in 2020 totaled 104 million pounds, down 7% from the 2019 crop of 112 million pounds, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The report also said that the 2020 value of production for the United States totaled $619 million, down 3% from the previous year.
Read more...Hard seltzers are prompting some states to reevaluate where the product “fits in” to the regulatory structure given that seltzers are neither malt based or fruit based. Recently, Oregon issued clarification pertaining to the classification of hard seltzers in the state. The guidance impacts the majority of hard seltzers in the market, most notably on excise tax and licensing needed to produce or sell hard seltzers in the state.
Read more...As the pandemic forces brewers to innovate to stay afloat, a growing trend among craft brewers is to utilize alcohol in ice cream and freezer pops, which can be sold in the retail freezer or direct to consumer at the brewery. As this practice gains popularity, more states are approving the manufacture and sale of these items.
Read more...PACK EXPO Connects, a virtual rendition of the packaging tradeshow, will take place online today through Friday.
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