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U.S. Hops Acreage Jumps 98.5% in 5 Years

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

It’s likely U.S. farmland devoted to raising hops this year will be nearly double that of 2012. U.S. acreage devoted to growing hops has risen 75.5% in just four years. An additional 5,185 acres are expected this year, bringing the … Continue reading →

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S.C. Gov. Signs Liquor-at-Baseball Bill

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill allowing alcohol at baseball events

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A-B Signs as Sponsor at Little Caesars Arena

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

As part of the sponsorship, announced today by the Detroit Red Wings, Anheuser-Busch will be the naming rights partner for three areas of the venue–the stylish “Budweiser Biergarten,” the main concourse “Goose Island Pub” and the celebratory “Bud Light Upper … Continue reading →

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Detroit Brewery Opens Rooftop Biergarden

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The biergarten is above Atwater Brewing’s century old brew house at 237 Joseph Campau.  Grand Opening is Thursday, May 18, beginning at 6:00 pm. The new rooftop will feature rotating taps offering a selection of Atwater beers with special emphasis … Continue reading →

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Phillies Beer Vendor No Longer Shouts Brando-esqe Stella!

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Now he shouts Yuengling Lager.  Read more here, from WPXI, Philadelphia.

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MillerCoors to Break Ground on $50 Million Expansion In Milwaukee; ABI Plans Announcement Today

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

MillerCoors will break ground Friday (5/19) to expand the Tenth Street Brewery near downtown Milwaukee. The expanded facility includes new cellars, a warehouse/pack hall and a brewhouse. It is designed to have the flexibility to serve as an incubator, brew … Continue reading →

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