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  • A Clydesdale horse runs through a golden field at sunset with an eagle flying overhead

    Best Beer Ads: Budweiser Clydesdale Makes Emotional Return To Super Bowl LX

    American Craft BeerJanuary 27th, 2026

    Now, as the brand marks its 150th anniversary, Budweiser returns to the big stage with “American Icons,” a new spot that celebrates its deep American roots and features the legendary Budweiser Clydesdales in their 48th national Super Bowl appearance.

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  • A glass of Baltic Porter beer with a thick tan head against a backdrop of dark, stormy clouds and snow-dusted tree branches.

    15 Cold-Weather Survival Beers

    American Craft BeerJanuary 28th, 2026

    With half of the US still buried under mountains of snow and plummeting temperatures across much of the country, you’ll need to fortify  yourself with a high velocity beer, just to face the elements. Beers that are best understood in blizzard conditions And here are 15 cold-weather stouts that are guaranteed to will keep you warm when the winter winds howl…

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  • A glass mug of Ken tucky Common beer on a wooden table

    Rare Beer Styles – Kentucky Common

    American Craft BeerJanuary 26th, 2026

    When people talk about classic beer styles, the conversation usually leans toward Europe ,where so many of these classic beer styles originated. But the US has a few homegrown styles of its own, and one of the most interesting (and most overlooked) is the Kentucky Common.

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  • A vibrant illustration of a large, crowded outdoor beer festival at Levitt Pavilion in Denver, Colorado, featuring a city skyline and mountains in the background.

    Great American Beer Festival Goes Outdoors in 2026

    American Craft BeerJanuary 27th, 2026

    The Great American Beer Festival, or the GABF, as it’s commonly known as the biz, is heading outside when it returns to Denver this fall - and not just for a side event. For the first time ever, the country’s largest (and we think best) craft beer celebration is taking this one-of-a-kind beer gathering into the open air.

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  • A woman wearing winter clothes and gloves blows snow from her gloved hands in a snowy outdoor setting.

    Blizzard Beers: High-ABV Survival in a Glass

    American Craft BeerJanuary 27th, 2026

    With half of the East Coast still buried under mountains of snow and Arctic temperatures throughout much of the country, we thought it an appropriate time to discuss a much overlooked beer category - the Snow Beer.

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  • Colorado Brewers Guildnlogo with blue and white shield shape that features a mountain range at the top, a stylized "COLORADO" text across the middle, and the words "The STATE OF CRAFT BEER" below it

    The 2026 Colorado Brewers Cup Winners

    American Craft BeerJanuary 27th, 2026

    Few regions of the US have a brewing legacy as vibrant as Colorado. And on January 2 the Colorado Brewers Guild showcased the state’s best breweries and at the  Colorado Brewers Cup. Amd we've got all of this year's big winners for you!

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  • A fully stocked refrigerated display case in a grocery store, featuring a wide selection of bottled and canned craft beers.

    The Power of Smart Craft Beer Branding

    American Craft BeerJanuary 25th, 2026

    Given today’s brutal economic climate, a great beer by itself just isn’t enough anymore. That might sting purists, but it’s all about standing out nowadays. With over 975 craft breweries currently online in the US, all of them fighting for attention, branding should never be an afterthought.

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  • A Heineken beer bottle chilling in a metal bucket filled with ice cubes.

    Beer Briefs: Sam Adams Beer Gets Pricier / Heineken UK Named “Most Admired Company”

    American Craft BeerJanuary 25th, 2026

    The beer biz never sleeps at American Craft Beer. And here’s just some of what’s been happening in the beer world while you were enjoying the weekend. Heineken UK Named “Most Admired Company” On January 21, Heineken’s UK division received [...]

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  • A can and a glass of SweetWater Big Trip Double IPA beer on sand with miniature palm trees and cocktail umbrellas.

    New Beer Alert: Big India Pale Ales In Huge Cans

    American Craft BeerJanuary 24th, 2026

    The Winter holidays are now over and American craft brewers are addressing things with an exciting roster of big beers that come in huge 19.2oz cans.

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  • Shane Gillis at open air wedding reception attempting to order a Bud Light beer.

    Funny Beer Ads: Peyton Manning, Shane Gillis and Post Malone Make Moves For Bud Light

    American Craft BeerJanuary 23rd, 2026

    We love Super Bowl beer commercials. And it doesn’t suck that Bud Light’s latest big game teaser features Post Malone, Shane Gillis and Peyton Manning either, all at their hilarious best..

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  • A dimly lit brewery taproom with wooden beer barrels lining the walls and a bar in the background.

    6 Red Flags That You’ve Walked Into a Bad Brewery

    American Craft BeerJanuary 23rd, 2026

    The American Craft Beer crew has visited hundreds of craft breweries over the years, and honestly, most of them have been great. But with more than 9,700 brewing operations currently active in the US, not every place is getting it right

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  • Brewmaster Matt Brynildson holding a glass of beer towards the camera, surrounded by a large, cheerful crowd at an the Firestone Walker Invitational.

    Best Beer Festivals: Firestone Walker 2026 Invitational Returns In May

    American Craft BeerJanuary 22nd, 2026

    Firestone Walker Brewing has announced the return of what we consider to be, one of the finest craft beer festivals in the nation.

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  • Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning being driven in a car, with a keg of Bud Light strapped into the back seat

    Best Beer Ads: Peyton Manning, Shane Gillis and Post Malone Get Funny Again For Bud Light

    American Craft BeerJanuary 21st, 2026

    We love Super Bowl beer commercials. And it doesn’t suck that Bud Light’s latest big game teaser features Post Malone, Shane Gillis and Peyton Manning either, all at their hilarious best.. Here’s the deal…

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  • A beer can label illustration depicting a character in futuristic gear, with the words "MELVIN METHOD DROP"

    Beer Alert: New West Pilsners And Futuristic India Pale Ales

    American Craft BeerJanuary 21st, 2026

    The Winter holidays are now over, yet winter remains. And American craft brewers are addressing things with an exciting roster of new beers that suit this evocative time of year.

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  • A glass of Altbier with a large foamy head sits on a wooden table next to a plate of snacks, including pretzels, bread slices, and mustard, in a dimly lit, rustic pub setting.

    Rare Beer Styles: Altbier – Germany’s Remarkable “Old Beer”

    American Craft BeerJanuary 21st, 2026

    So you're wandering the narrow streets of Düsseldorf's Old Town—on a crisp fall evening and the cozy German brewpubs couldn’t be more inviting. Inside, waiters in long aprons zip around balancing trays loaded with tall, slender glasses of something, cold, coppery and alluring.

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  • A man in a green cap and black shirt hands a drink to a man in an orange beanie and black puffer jacket, at Dogfish Head pop-up event in NYC.

    Beer Briefs: Dogfish Head Brewing Pops Up In NYC / Paradox Brewery Wins Big At International Competition

    American Craft BeerJanuary 21st, 2026

    Encouraging folks to “stop and smell the hops,” Dogfish Head's pop-up experience hosted more than 500 guests in NYC last week. We’ve that, “Words to Drink By” and more…

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  • Female bartender pouring draft craft beer from a tap into a glass at a bar

    8 Beer Industry Trends to Watch Out For in 2026

    American Craft BeerJanuary 19th, 2026

    If the last few years have taught the beer business anything, it’s that nothing stays still for long. Drinkers are evolving, tap lists shifting, and brewers are not only recalibrating to keep up, but increasingly, just to survive.

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  • A person's hand holding a non-alcoholic can of Roadie beer inside a vehicle, with autumnal trees visible through the front windshield.

    New Buzz-Free India Pale Ales And Winter Witbiers

    American Craft BeerJanuary 19th, 2026

    The Winter holidays are now over, yet winter remains. And American craft brewers are addressing things with an exciting roster of new beers that suit this time of year.

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  • The White Hag Brewing Compant logo on black backgound.

    Beer Briefs: Molson Coors Launches Black Stout In UK / Irish Craft Brewery Expands In US

    American Craft BeerJanuary 18th, 2026

    The beer biz never sleeps at American Craft Beer. And here’s just some of what’s been happening in the beer world while you were enjoying the weekend.

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  • Jonathan Goldsmith as 'The Most Interesting Man in the World', a debonair older gentleman with a silver beard and mustache, wearing a black smoking jacket and white shirt, posing at a table with a bottle of Dos Equis beer

    “Most Interesting Man” Beer Ad Returns As Dos Equis Sales Drop

    American Craft BeerJanuary 19th, 2026

    Dos Equis is bringing back its most famous pitchman—the debonair, globe-trotting “Most Interesting Man in the World”—at a moment when the once high-flying beer brand could use a little extra juice.

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  • Sierra Nevada Premium PILS can next to a full glass of beer with foam head on a dark green background

    New American Lagers And Football Beers

    American Craft BeerJanuary 17th, 2026

    The NFL Playoffs are on, so you're gonna need beer, and by beer we mean the best American lagers, beers that pair brilliantly with championship football!

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    Cooking With Beer: India Pale Ale Chicken Wings

    American Craft BeerJanuary 17th, 2026

    The NFL playoffs are ON, so you’re gonna need the right snacks this weekend, like these tasty chicken wings glazed with a serious India Pale Ale.

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  • A yellow labrador retriever dog and a brown Budweiser Clydesdale horse touch noses in the snow.

    Budweiser Clydesdales Super Bowl Ads: An Emotional History Of Beer & Tradition

    American Craft BeerJanuary 15th, 2026

    These ads are unashamedly emotional and quietly patriotic even in difficult times, And yet, year after year, the Clydesdales keep delivering some of the most talked-about moments of the game.

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  • Man reading a newspaper engulfed in flames, symbolizing urgent news or information crisis

    Rumor Mill: Beer Industry Champions “Beer Bringing People Together” / Rice Lagers Gain Cred

    American Craft BeerJanuary 15th, 2026

    It appears that the once widely dismissed Rice Lager has finally been granted the “official” cred it has so long deserved. We’ve that, “Words to Drink By” and more.

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  • An extremely long, diagonal Pabst Blue Ribbon "Godzilla 99 Pack" box leaning against a grey sawhorse, featuring illustrations of Godzilla, King Ghidorah, and themed beer cans

    Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Unleashes a Godzilla-Sized 99 Pack

    American Craft BeerJanuary 14th, 2026

    Pabst Blue Ribbon is starting 2026 with a move that’s as ingenious as it is monstrous.

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  • A hand with red fingernails holds up a green "Good Time IPA" beer can with an orange circle logo, in front of a blurry, sunlit city skyline with a river and bridge.

    5 New Buzz-Free Beers That Will Not Disappoint

    American Craft BeerJanuary 14th, 2026

    Dry January is ON and American craft brewers are addressing things with a terrific roster of non-alcoholic beers that are crafty and  downright convincing.

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  • A glass of Baltic Porter beer with a thick tan head against a backdrop of dark, stormy clouds and snow-dusted tree branches.

    Rare Beer Styles: The Baltic Porter

    American Craft BeerJanuary 14th, 2026

    Some suggest that the Baltic Porter is basically a lager's answer to an Imperial Stout, but like the cold Baltic Sea region that gave birth to this beer style more than a century ago. But the answer is more nuanced than that.

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  • he exterior entrance of the Highland Brewing Company in Romeville, NC on a sunny day. The building has a large central entrance with stairs leading up to it and decks on either side with tables and chairs.

    Best Beer Destinations – Highland Brewing’s Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Experience

    American Craft BeerJanuary 13th, 2026

    (Courtesy Highland Brewing) Three longtime Asheville favorites are teaming up to create something a little special in 2026. Cultivate Climbing, Black Dome Outfitters, and Highland Brewing are joining forces to turn Highland’s campus into a hub for outdoor [...]

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  • A can of Busch Light Apple beer is centered, surrounded by a pile of red apples.

    How Busch Light Apple Became a “Cult Beer” Classic

    American Craft BeerJanuary 13th, 2026

    Let’s start with the beer,  Busch Light Apple may be one of the strangest cult beers we’ve ever covered. It’s a “Big Beer”  special release that has spawned legions of fans who hunt it down and hoard it.

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  • A can of Dogfish Head 30 Minute Light IPA next to a glass of the beer on a wooden bar top.

    Beer Alert: New Light India Pale Ales And Serious Buzz-Free Releases

    American Craft BeerJanuary 12th, 2026

    The Winter holidays are now over, yet winter remains. And American craft brewers are addressing things with an exciting roster of new beers that suit this moody time of year.

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