Beer Rumor Mill – Craft Beer Universities, Georgia Celebrates New Beer Law And More!

American Craft Beer|August 30th, 2017|

Yikes August is almost over…and the craft beer biz is only accelerating. But no worries, Rumor Mill is on the case, keeping you plugged in into all the beer news and lifestyle that matters. Plus we’ve an all-important update on what we’ve been drinking lately and you don’t want to miss that.

University Of Montana Gets Craftier (Missoula, MT) – Joining a growing roster of state universities with branded craft beers University of Montana now has its own officially licensed beer…and they’re just the latest to introduce one..

What was once considered a highly unusual platform for institutional branding is becoming increasingly common as a growing number of academic institutions look to broaden their profiles (and generate much needed funds) with the help of university branded craft beer.

The University of Montana has partnered with Missoula’s Big Sky Brewing to craft Griz Montana a 5% ABV Bohemian-style Pilsner which features the university’s grizzly bear mascot and was designed by UM graphic artist Neal Wieger.

Unfortunately all these university branded beers play it safe and stick with lager…and we look forward to one of these institutions taking on something a little craftier like a serious IPA (University of San Diego we’re looking at you!).

Words To Drink By (Frederick, MD) – “For decades, liquor commissions across the country repeatedly violated the right of freedom of expression for breweries.” Jim Caruso CEO, Flying Dog Brewing

Georgia’s Statewide ‘Happy Hour’ (Atlanta, GA) – Georgia’s craft beer professionals and its many fans will be celebrating in the streets tomorrow when a new liquor law goes goes into effect that will finally allow the state’s craft beer producers to catch up with much of the nation.

Signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal last May, Senate Bill 85 into law, allows beer and liquor manufacturers (read: craft breweries) to sell their products directly to consumers

The new law, (which met with serious opposition by wholesale lobby) and goes into effect on September 1^st will allow brewery fans to enjoy beer by the pint when the visit, as well as the ability purchase up to a case a beer ’to-go.’

What We’ve Been Drinking Lately (Crozet, VA) – With fall now closer than ever, more Red IPA’s are making their way on to shelves and Starr Hill has a nice one. Madly malt-forward yet hoppy, Starr Hill’s Resinate Imperial Red IPA is a 7.7% deep amber Imperial that speaks to cool evenings and even longer nights.