Despite a few more craft brewers taking up distilling recently, it sounds a lot like craft spirits makers are about to bring a fight.

Recall that Florida is one of only 3 states where it’s illegal to fill a 64-ounce beer container, though people can happily fill 32 oz. and gallon receptacles. That was the subject of ill-fated SB 1344/HB 0715 earlier this year…

The latest in the biggest craft brewer/distributor dispute …

ith the success of Left Hand Milk Stout nitro, which is driving the growth of that Colorado brewer’s flagship (regular Milk Stout, of course), it was only a matter of time before other brewers begun to catch on this undertapped opportunity…

It’s about time to check in with Fred Crudder, beverage director at Taco Mac, a growing craft-centric casual restaurant chain.

Stone is working with World of Beer for a systemwide tap takeover at all 45 locations next Thursday, August 22. “Stonehenge” will feature a unifying “simul-tap” video of co-founder Greg Koch, to occur as Stone taps open…

Yesterday Eugene, Oregon’s Ninkasi announced distribution to SoCal through a bevy of A-B distributors. L. Knife & Son, Inc. DBA Craft Beer Guild Distributing of California – San Diego, will handle distribution in San Diego County…

Remember the Little Italy outpost, Ballast Point Brewery and Kitchen [see CBD 04-23-2013 ], the brewery promised earlier this year?

Yesterday, beer writer Jim Galligan unearthed yet another soon-to-be copycat scandal in the craft beer world.

It was only up 1% in Q2, but that’s a win for perennial Craft Brew Alliance decliner Widmer Brothers.

As we reported after CBC, Lauren Shor is the person behind new boutique distributor “Rafa,” which handles brands from Austin’s Jester King to the 12 Imports portfolio, centering on niche brands and very small batch …

Cold Spring has had to reinvent itself often since its late-19th century inception, but as the MinnPost/Twin Cities Business reports, “a new focus on higher-margin craft beer is quickly adding to the company’s bottom line.”

Last week, gluten-free beer maker Craft Brew Alliance declared a victory in a recent FDA ruling on gluten labeling in America.

Duvel Moortgat USA brands are up just under 20% total at the halfyear mark. That reflects slowed growth on the import side. Simon said they should reach around 74,000 hectoliters (just over 62,000 barrels) by end of year, with Ommegang …

It’s a good day to review the trend toward IPA, which just won’t stop.