American Craft Beer’s Top 10 Most Read Stories of 2025

American Craft Beer’s Top 10 Most Read Stories of 2025

|January 2nd, 2026|
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American Brewers Win Big At 2025 International Beer Cup in Japan

Held in Osaka, Japan this impressive annual event drew 1,562 entries from 385 breweries across 22 countries, with international judges evaluating entries over three days in November.

An American Craft Beer Guide To Beer Taxes

It’s been estimated that almost 40 percent of the retail price you pay for beer goes to state and federal taxes…And that can drive one to drink.

The 2025 Great American Beer Festival Competition Winners

A win at the Great American Beer Festival competition is a BIG deal. Taking a gold, silver or bronze medal in any one of this year’s beer categories can put a new brewery on the map and reaffirm the brewing skills of industry leaders that sometimes get overlooked.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Sierra Nevada Brewing

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s most iconic craft breweries, but even its diehard Pale Ale fans might be surprised by some of the stories behind this Chico, California legend.

The 2025 Great American Beer Festival Survival Guide

While it’s easy to get caught up in the spectacle — the energy, the rare beer releases, the costumes — surviving (and enjoying) GABF takes a little strategy.

The Rise Of Ozempic Impacts The Beer Industry

Not long ago, the biggest threats to beer sales were rising ingredient costs, shifting tastes, and a younger generation drinking a little less than the one before it. Now, there’s a new wildcard in the mix — and it comes in the form of a small weekly injection.

Sycamore Brewing Faces Growing Backlash After Co-Founder Charged with Burglary And Child Rape

On December 10, Sycamore Brewing’s co-founder was arrested on multiple felony charges. And the Charlotte, NC beer community is still reeling from its impact, as bars and other partners distance themselves from the brewery.

Molson Coors Bets Big on NA Beer As The Nation Sobers Up

Molson Coors, home to mega beer brands like Coors Light and Blue Moon is leaning hard into a future where beer drinkers want the flavor, just not the buzz.

The Sun Sets on Rogue – Iconic Oregon Brewery Shuts Down Abruptly

It was a shocker of a Saturday morning last November, for employees of Rogue Brewery, and its repercussions are still being felt across the craft beer community today.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

From brewing with lobsters to resurrecting ancient ales, Dogfish Head’s story proves that creativity and risk-taking still have a place in modern beer.

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