American Craft Beer

One of the beer industry’s most prestigious competitions, the World Beer Cup took place in Philadelphia on April 22, at the conclusion of Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America. Considered by many to be the “Olympics of Beer” this competition is a very big deal.

If you grew up anywhere near the Midwest, there’s a decent chance you’ve heard it before you ever tasted it—the jingle, the waterfall, that oddly soothing cartoon bear. Hamm’s isn’t just a beer. It’s a vibe. A very specific, very American, slightly retro vibe that somehow refuses to disappear.

Summer may not have “officially” arrived but it’s close so you’re gonna need beer. Luckily American craft brewers have got this, especially if you enjoy IPAs.

One of the beer industry’s most prestigious competitions, the World Beer Cup took place in Philadelphia tonight and awards were presented at the conclusion of Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America. Considered by many to be the “Olympics of Beer” this competition is a very big deal.

After a stretch of uncertainty, 21st Amendment Brewery is gearing up for a return to shelves across the country this summer—this time with a little help from Evil Genius Beer Company.

We’re not entirely convinced the world was clamoring for someone to invent what may be its first pickle beer—but clearly Pabst Blue Ribbon and Grillo’s Pickles felt otherwise. Here’s the deal.

The American craft beer landscape is shifting again—this time with a deal that brings together three heavyweights with long, intertwined histories.

The Craft Brewers Conference—the most important event of the year for craft beer professionals—is now underway at the Philadelphia Convention Center. And when you finally take a breather from the CBC’s packed schedule of seminars and forums, there are plenty of great spots around town worth checking out.

The CBC is ON in Philly and they’ve brewed up something special to celebrate the occasion. We’ve that and some classic lagers you absolutely don’t want to miss out on.

And if you’re in the craft beer biz, have friends in the industry, or hope to work in it yourself one day, you’re probably already here. Here’s the deal…