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Why You Can’t Find Baltimore’s Beer at a Baltimore Orioles Game

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The Baltimore Sun has an excellent story about the disappearance of National Bohemian Beer — commonly called Natty Boh — from Camden Yards, where the Baltimore Orioles play their home games.  Natty Boh was brewed in Baltimore by National Brewing … Continue reading →

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Solving Sour Beer’s ‘Terminal Acid Shock’

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Indiana University researchers have found conditions common in producing of certain types of craft beers can inhibit the successful production of these brews, risking a growing segment of an industry whose economic impact was recently estimated at $55 billion. The … Continue reading →

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With Focus on Distributors, Paulaner USA Sees Volume Up 5%

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Joel Whitaker

In our latest interview, Steve Hauser, president/ceo, tells how a new focus on distributors has resulted in significant gains.  And he tells what’s next for the Colorado-based importer.  You can hear it here.

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National Archives Exhibit Highlights Nation’s Two Views

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Joel Whitaker

Who knew? There’s more to see at the National Archives in Washington than the original Declaration of Independence and the original U.S. Constitution. A terrific exhibit opening today — weather permitting — features a number of exhibits from the Archives’ … Continue reading →

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How FDA’s Spent Grains Plan Fuels Contempt for Gov’t

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Joel Whitaker

Media coverage continues to heap scorn on the Food & Drug Administration for its proposal to regulate the disposal of spent grains by breweries.  The Beer Institute says the proposal will subject brewers to “onerous” and unnecessary regulation.  Latest example … Continue reading →

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Alltech Launches Craft Beer Competition in Kentucky

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Joel Whitaker

Alltech is marking the end of Lexington (Ky.) Craft Beer Week with a Craft Brews & Food Fest on May 17.  It will offer samples from more than 30 national breweries as well as local favors, giving attendees the opportunity … Continue reading →

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