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In Japan, it’s still technically illegal to brew anything in your own home above 1% ABV. How the craft beer scene ever took off is a wonder, but whether budding brewers disobey the law to hone their craft or jet overseas to learn lessons in the art of beer production, …

Spring marks a season of renewal and growth as we welcome longer days and warmer weather. Yet, like many things in life, the weather forecast is not linear. “Some days it’s warm and sunny, and you want to throw on shorts, and some days it’s damp, chilly, gray and a …

Lions and brews: Backside Brewing creates specialty beers for Wildlife Safari  NRToday.com Source link

When Showaki approached Adam Vavrick with his idea to build Octopi, he immediately recognized the opportunity at hand. Vavrick had met Showaki during the 5 Rabbit days, and the Binny’s Beverage Depot brand manager was well known around Chicago for his thick Rolodex of contacts. Showaki told him horror stories …

Only eight beers remain in the Des Moines Register’s Beer Brackets. This round of Beer Brackets voting ended on March 21, and now eight Iowa beers remain to vie for bragging rights. This marks the sixth installment of letting readers vote to discover Iowa’s favorite craft beer brewed in the …

Harrisonburg brewery Brothers Craft Brewing Co. is preparing to hold a beer festival inspired by German tradition. The brewery will hold its fourth annual Starkbierfest on Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. The festival mirrors the Bavarian tradition of “Starkbierzeit,” according to Josh Harold, taproom manager at Brothers Craft. The …

The Beer: Sunny Cat The Brewery: 2nd Shift 2nd Shift Brewing’s beloved New England-style IPA, Sunny Cat, owes its inspiration — and name — to the orange tabby immortalized on its label, Sunny.  According to Libby Crider, co-owner of 2nd Shift Brewing, Sunny lived the first few years of his …

A well-known Michigan beer garden is getting some national attention. USA Today released their 10Best winners for best beer gardens in the U.S., and a Northern Michigan spot came in at No. 2 on the list. Hop Lot Brewing Co., in Suttons Bay, is a beautiful outdoor brewery that first …

Bad news: A kettle was stolen from Great River Brewery. Good news: It was recovered and everything is still on track for the brewing company to return to downtown Davenport. Construction on Great River Brewery, 332 E. 2nd Street, has been ongoing for months following business’ closure after the 2019 flood. …

When you first arrive at Bay State Brewing Company, you may be questioning what in the world you just stepped into. On one side you, have craft beer fans coming in for beer boots and IPAs. On the other side, you have kids shuffling in with giant equipment bags as …