When is Craft not Actually Craft?
Did anyone one really think Shock Top was actually craft beer? Hopefully not. However, it's harder to tell with other breweries who position themselves as craft and brew craft [...]
Stickin’ it to the Man
In a classic David vs. Goliath battle, Exit 6 Pub and Brewery recently found itself pitted against the mighty Starbucks Empire. Starbucks' diligent legal team discovered that Exit 6 had [...]
Jags Fans: Sad, Drunk
The Jacksonville Jaguars currently sit at 0-3 heading into Sunday's home game vs the Colts. Most experts have the team squarely pegged as the worst team in the NFL. [...]
Gatorale?
It's no secret that Gatorade has a stranglehold on the sports/electrolyte drink market. However, some forward thinking Australian researchers have decided it's time for a coup. After infusing beer with some [...]
Wave of Bottle Changes Hits Big Breweries
Miller Lite recently announced that they are changing the design of their bottles. In a press release the company said the new look is "intended for easy handling from the bar [...]
Keep it Classy With… Budweiser?
As the number one beer seller in the US, Budweiser has some deep pockets. In a move that must have cost a fortune, the King of Beers has raised [...]
Enjoy Craft Beer, Not Craft Kegs
The growth of the Craft Beer industry has given thirsty beer lovers an incredible variety of options. Gone are the days of the macro lagers dominating shelves with just [...]
Beer Goes Heavy Metal
English heavy metal brand Iron Maiden recently took a reprieve from shredding their guitars and melting faces to dabble in beer making. The band teamed up with Robinsons Brewery in Stockport, [...]
Big Boys vs. Little Guys: UPDATE
Yesterday we discussed the forces at work in the battle for America's beer market: large breweries taking market share through acquisition and small breweries being squeezed out of shelves. [...]
Big Boys vs. Little Guys
The "Beer War" rages on as the popularity of craft beer grows and takes market share from the big guys. Recently, Steve Hindy from Brooklyn Brewery wrote an opinion [...]