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  • A yellow can of Highland Brewing Gaelic Amber Ale sits on a wooden table alongside a blue bowl of pretzels, scattered printed photographs, and a green potted plant.

    New Beer Alert: Classic Amber Ales And Dark Lagers

    American Craft BeerMarch 6th, 2026

    Winter will soon be a memory, and American craft brewers are looking to spring with a smart roster of special limited releases you're gonna want to chase down.

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  • A bottle of Founders KBS bourbon barrel-aged stout rests on its side next to a glass of the dark beer and a bowl of vanilla ice cream topped with hot fudge.

    Cooking With Beer: Founders Imperial Stout Hot Fudge

    American Craft BeerMarch 6th, 2026

    (Courtesy Founders Brewing) Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer, and who doesn’t enjoy about anything with hot fudge. Pour it on your ice cream, eat it with a spoon, this rich chocolatey sauce is [...]

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

    USA Today Picks The Best New US Breweries – 2026

    American Craft BeerMarch 5th, 2026

    Hundreds of new craft breweries open across the United States each year. On March 4, USA Today announced its take on the 10 Best New Breweries in the US. To determine the best new breweries in the nation, USA Today [...]

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  • Adam Firestone, Matt Brynildson, David Walker with glasses of beer at the Firestone Walker Invitational.

    Beer Briefs: 10 Things You Might Not Know About Firestone Walker Brewing

    American Craft BeerMarch 5th, 2026

    (Adam Firestone, Matt Brynildson, and David Walker at the Firestone Walker Invitational) In the crowded world of American craft beer, few breweries have built a reputation as strong—or as quietly influential—as Firestone Walker Brewing Company. Known for iconic [...]

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  • Brewdog co-founders James Watt and Martin with eco-sigs in the Scottish highlands.

    10 Business Takeaways from the BrewDog Sale

    American Craft BeerMarch 5th, 2026

    BrewDog’s March 2 sale to Tilray Brands marked the end of one of the most audacious chapters in modern craft beer. What began in 2007 as a scrappy Scottish startup evolved into a global brand with bars on multiple continents, a cult-like fanbase, and a reputation for doing things loudly—sometimes brilliantly, sometimes disastrously.

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  • A group of friends toasting with glasses of beer, some bearing the "Outer Range Brewing" logo and "ORB" emblem.

    New Mountain Beers And Spring Lagers

    American Craft BeerMarch 5th, 2026

    Winter’s waning, and American craft brewers are already looking to spring with a smart roster of special limited releases you're gonna want to chase down.

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  • BrewDog co-founders, James Watt and Martin Dickie, standing side by side in a darkened brewery setting, with a large red neon sign behind them.

    BrewDog: From Punk Pioneer to Corporate Cautionary Tale

    American Craft BeerMarch 3rd, 2026

    The story of BrewDog is one of the most dramatic arcs in modern craft beer: a rebellious Scottish startup that rocketed from garage operation to global powerhouse on bold marketing, crowdfunding innovation, and relentless expansion.

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  • An array of commemorative beer cans for the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia, arranged in a repeating diagonal pattern.

    Beer Briefs: US Brewers Climb Capitol Hill / Craft Brewers Conference Announces Commemorative Beer

    American Craft BeerMarch 3rd, 2026

    Events like the Hill Climb help brewery owners and guilds build lasting relationships with elected officials that can change an industry for the better.. We’ve that, “5 Unfortunate Truths” and more…

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  • A storefront for BrewDog featuring a large blue neon sign above glass windows and a black-framed entrance.

    BrewDog Acquired By Global Cannabis Company Tilray Brands in $44 Million Deal

    American Craft BeerMarch 2nd, 2026

    In a surprise move that has sent shockwaves through the craft beer world, Scottish punk brewer BrewDog has been partially acquired by Tilray Brands, a Canada-headquartered leader in beverages, cannabis, and CBD wellness products.

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  • A glass of light-colored Waterfall Japanese Style Rice Lager beer set against a stylized illustration of blue waterfalls and cherry blossoms."

    Beer Alert – New Springtime Rice And Strawberry Lagers

    American Craft BeerMarch 2nd, 2026

    Winter’s waning, and American craft brewers are already looking to spring with a smart roster of lagers you’ll want to chase down.

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  • BrewDog banner with the text "LIVE CRAFT DIE PUNK" diagonally across it, featuring three beer bottles above the text. A stylized, halftone-patterned face is visible on the right side, and the "EQUITY FOR PUNKS" logo is in the bottom left corner

    Beer Buzzkills: BrewDog Workers Protest Company’s Possible Sale

    American Craft BeerMarch 1st, 2026

    BrewDog workers took to the streets of Aberdeen, Scotland, on February 26, protesting the craft beer giant’s potential sale and accusing management of years of poor decision-making and “catastrophic mismanagement.

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  • American Craft Beer Hall of Fame logo featuring a beer glass on a gold textured background.”

    American Craft Beer Hall of Fame Welcomes 2026 Induction Class

    American Craft BeerMarch 1st, 2026

    Eight of craft beer’s most important names were inducted to the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame over the weekend and every one of them is worth raising a glass to.

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  • A can of Tröegs Pennsylvania Lager stands in the foreground, next to a full glass, with its multi-pack box blurred behind it.

    Beer Alert – The New American Lager Edition

    American Craft BeerFebruary 27th, 2026

    Winter’s waning, and American craft brewers are already looking to spring with a smart roster of lagers you’ll want to chase down.

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  • A can of Founders All Day IPA sits on a wooden board next to a glass of poured beer and a bowl of breaded, fried pickle

    Cooking With Beer: Founders Beer Battered Fried Pickles

    American Craft BeerMarch 6th, 2026

    Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer, like these delicious fried pickle treats, beer-battered in a perfectly crafted IPA.

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  • A black and white close-up of a person's stomach. The words "OUT OF ORDER" are written in ink on the skin above the navel

    Great Moments In Brewing: Pastor Discovers He Brews Alcohol In His Belly

    American Craft BeerFebruary 25th, 2026

    Just when you think you’ve heard every strange beer story imaginable, along comes one that tops them all: in 2021, news broke of a man whose body was literally brewing alcohol inside his stomach — leaving him drunk without ever taking a sip.

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

    Beer Briefs: New England Craft Brew Summit Returns / Beer Imports To Russia Slow

    American Craft BeerFebruary 26th, 2026

    As the craft beer industry adjusts to leaner times, one of its longest-running regional gatherings is marking a milestone year. We’ve that, “Words to Drink By” and more…

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  • Rare Beer Styles: Sahti, Finland’s Ancient Ale

    American Craft BeerFebruary 24th, 2026

    This ancient farmhouse ale, often hailed as one of the world's oldest continuously brewed beer traditions, stands apart from just about everything in an era dominated by faceless lagers and hop-forward IPAs

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  • a close-up of a can of AleSmith Brewing Company's Barrel-Aged Speedway Stout: Hammerhead Edition 2025 against black background.

    New Earth-Friendly Beers And Barrel-Aged Stouts

    American Craft BeerFebruary 26th, 2026

    Winter’s waning, and American craft brewers are already looking to spring with a new roster of beers you’ll want to chase down.

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  • Interior of a dark and empty taproom with a person standing by a large window looking out at a snowy scene

    Plague Years: How COVID Changed the Beer Industry

    American Craft BeerFebruary 24th, 2026

    In early 2020, the beer world was moving along just fine. Taprooms were packed. Beer festivals were packed and the beer biz was strong. Then COVID hit — and the lights went out.

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  • “Calendar showing January 1 marked with handwritten note ‘Stop drinking.’

    Beer Briefs: Has Dry January Dried Up?

    American Craft BeerFebruary 24th, 2026

    For more than a decade, Dry January has been the dependable reset button on the American drinking calendar. But as 2026 rolls along, a fair question is bubbling up in bars, breweries, and boardrooms alike: Has Dry January lost its edge?

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  • Three commemorative medals for the Texas Craft Brewers Cup (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) are displayed over a field of bluebonnet flowers at sunset.

    The 2026 Texas Craft Brewers Cup Champions: Best Beers & Breweries

    American Craft BeerFebruary 24th, 2026

    Texas is home to a vibrant craft beer scene. On February 8th the Lone Star State celebrated its best, and we’ve got all the big winners for you…

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  • A gold can of AleSmith 2025 Barrel-Aged Speedway Stout: Rye Vietnamese Coffee Edition on a wooden table, set against a misty Vietnamese landscape of rice terraces, a river with boats, and traditional buildings.

    Beer Alert: New American Stouts

    American Craft BeerFebruary 24th, 2026

    February is “National Stout Month” and American craft brewers are wrapping up things with a darker roster of beers, all of them worth celebrating.

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  • A glass of beer being poured from a tap at a bar.

    Global Brewers End the Year with Softer Beer Volumes

    American Craft BeerFebruary 19th, 2026

    Beer is still one of the world’s most widely consumed drinks. But the latest quarter makes one thing clear: size alone isn’t enough anymore.

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  • A vibrant, daytime shot of the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia

    Quick Hits: Important New Beer Bill in Georgia / Pabst Blue Ribbon Arcade Game

    American Craft BeerFebruary 22nd, 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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  • A bottle of Founders Breakfast Stout beer sits among scattered coffee beans, a glass coffee brewer, and a mug

    New Beer Alert – Massive Barrel-Aged Stouts & Imperial Porters

    American Craft BeerFebruary 20th, 2026

    The Winter holidays are now over, yet winter remains. And American craft brewers are keeping things warm, with a big roster of new beers that suit the season.

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  • A bowl of salad with avocado, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, and mixed greens, served with two slices of dark whole-grain bread.

    Cooking with Beer – Springfest IPA Salad Dressing

    American Craft BeerFebruary 21st, 2026

    Festive foods take on new meaning when made with serious beer. And here’s a bright, punchy salad dressing that lets an IPA do what it does best: bring citrus, a little bitterness, and a clean hop aroma to the party.

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  • "A close-up photograph of a beer, with a white foam head garnished with a green cannabis leaf."

    THC Beverages vs Craft Beer: A Tale of Two Different Highs

    American Craft BeerFebruary 19th, 2026

    For the first time in decades, craft beer has real competition for that after-work buzz. But this isn’t just a battle of categories. It’s a clash of cultures, chemistry, and a tale of two different high

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  • Night view of Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, Vermont, featuring a long pedestrian brick-paved street lined with shops and a glowing white church steeple in the distance."

    Beer Briefs: Craft Beer Consolidation in Colorado Continues / Easy Ways To Get Rich

    American Craft BeerFebruary 19th, 2026

    Colorado’s craft beer scene keeps tightening its circle, and its not that much better in Vermont.. We’ve that, “Easy Ways to Get Rich” and more…

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  • A vintage pub interior with people in period clothing, a prominent bottle labeled Burton Ale on the bar counter, and gas lamps.

    Rare Beer Styles: Burton Ale

    American Craft BeerFebruary 18th, 2026

    Long before style guidelines and tasting sheets, one town’s water changed the course of brewing history — and inspired a powerful ale that carried its name around the world. Burton Ale takes its name from Burton upon Trent, a small [...]

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  • A person in a royal purple costume holding up a 12oz can of Avery Brewing Co. Mighty Rascal, an Imperial Belgian-Style White Ale

    Beer Alert: New Imperial Witbiers And India Pale Ales

    American Craft BeerFebruary 18th, 2026

    The Winter holidays are now over, yet winter remains. And American craft brewers are keeping things warm, with a big roster of new beers that suit the season.

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