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News about beer and breweries.

The family trees of the six companies that make 50% of the world’s beer – Quartz

It’s surprising to know that only 6 companies produce 50% of the worlds beer.  Here’s the family tree of beer around the world. The family trees of the six companies that make 50% of the world’s beer – Quartz. The largest 10 brewers own more than 60% of the market. [Continue]

The Best States for Beer Lovers – Oregon and California Top Our List

The Best States for Beer Lovers – Oregon and California Top Our List

The Best States for Beer Lovers – Oregon and California Top Our List. Where does your state rank?  I am happy with Ohio’s ranking, but surprised with California’s.  I thought Washington would beat it. [Continue]

Seattle Beer Week Events From Pyramid Brewing

Pyramid Alehouse Celebrates Seattle Beer Week, May 9-19 Events include the Pyramid Paddle Tour–Boat with the Brewer, Charity Salmon Bake and Beer Judging Classes   Seattle Beer Week has been celebrating the glory of craft beer in the Northwest for a half decade and Pyramid Breweries has been a proud sponsor and participant since the [Continue]

When it comes to war, beer beats silver and gold | Reuters

It should come as no surprise to readers of Big Beef and Beer, but beer is a better investment than gold historically: When it comes to war, beer beats silver and gold | Reuters. The article indicates that in the worst of times people still buy beer.  Gold prices may be at historic highs, but [Continue]

Continuing Lager Education – Legal Refreshment for Attorneys

Continuing Lager Education – Legal Refreshment for Attorneys

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 11, 2011 – Pennsylvania lawyers can now earn Continuing Legal Education credits and savor some of the best beers in the world with a new, one-of-a-kind program called Continuing Lager Education. The unique session proudly declares that it provides “legal refreshment for attorneys.” [Continue]

Top 50 Breweries by Sales Volume 2009

Top 50 Breweries by Sales Volume 2009

I count myself among those that like craft beer because much of it is brewed by micro-brewers. I believe (whether true or not) that micro-brewers are in it for the love of beer. Micro-brewers put themselves into their beers, and their stories make their beers more interesting and appealing to me. At some point a brewer loses that appeal if [Continue]

Brewery Employees Can’t Drink on Job

Brewery Employees Can’t Drink on Job

Boo hoo hoo! Carlsberg Beer brewery employees in Denmark are no longer allowed to drink on the job according to a story on the Reuter’s news service.   Instead, they’ll only be able to get beer at lunch.  Free beer dispensers around the brewery have been removed. To get their right to drink back, brewery employees [Continue]

Pyramid Announces the Return of Curve Ball™ Blonde Ale

Pyramid Announces the Return of Curve Ball™ Blonde Ale

PYRAMID CELEBRATES SUMMER’S ARRIVAL WITH THE RETURN OF CURVE BALL™ BLONDE ALE A Deceptively Delicious Diversion SEATTLE, WA – March 2, 2010 – Sliding into summer and satisfying the demand of those searching for a thirst quenching craft beer to cool the heat, Pyramid Breweries announces the triumphant return of Curve Ball Blonde Ale. The [Continue]

Beer News: Pyramid to Release New Spring Pale Ale

Beer News:  Pyramid to Release New Spring Pale Ale

The Pyramid Brewing Company (makers of Audacious™ Apricot Ale) announced January 5, 2010 that they will be offering a new seasonal beer this spring.  The new beer, Fling™  (Spring Fling – how clever) will be a Pale Ale featuring an experimental Cascade/Fuggle hybrid hop that will add a hoppy bite. Fling™ will only be available [Continue]