The view from my rear view mirror is almost the same, but with only one side threatening small brewers existing right to self distribution of their beer - and survival. Photo by CharliePapazianIt was previously reported in Are small brewers getting ...

While distributors and Anheuser-Busch Inbev sling lots of mud, small brewers are getting thrown under the bus. Photo knee deep by Charlie PapazianThis story has been updated. See note below.  No matter which side of the road they’re on, t...

The weather is heating up and even in the thirsty deserts of Arizona, light beer drinkers are morphing into craft and homebrew drinkers.  This banditowas sited on Federal land, making his thirst a national offense.  Photo by Charlie Papazia...

This year's Savor: An American Craft Beer and Food Experience in Washington,DC is a sellout.  2000 attendees, 140 different beers with culinary delights will be experienced at this 3rd annual event. Photo by Charlie PapazianWhat do you get when ...

Hopping a kettle of Sierra Nevada's 30th Anniversary Imperial Helles BockMissing in the original publication of a previous story due to technical problems, a 10 picture slide show is now available at Charlie, Fred and Ken’s Imperial Helles Bock...

Keeping the proper perspective is important.  Photo by Charlie PapazianOn May 29 the Boston Globe editorial “Hops, barley, and favoritism” suggests that Senator Kerry’s Senate bill S 3339 is “an unwarranted giveaway to sp...

Apa Sherpa reaches the summit of Mt. Everest for the 20th time with cans of Utahbrewed craft beer. Photo courtesy of Apasherpa.com. In a word, stunning!  I hear from Liz Lapidus PR firm representing Miller Brewing Company  , “Miller ...

Ken Grossman (rear) & Charlie Papazian (front) mesmerized by swirling wort on its way to becoming second in Sierra Nevada's 30th Anniversary beer series, Charlie, Fred & Ken's Imperial Helles Bock.Photo courtesy Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.Styli...

Memorial Day Weekend forecast: Partly bubbles with a chance of beer. Photo by Charlie PapazianIt’s the Memorial Day weekend.  Forecast throughout the nation is partly bubbles with a chance of beer.    Let’s cut the shu...

Oshkosh B'gosh. Society of Oshkosh Brewers (SOB) take top honors in AHA's National Homebrewer Day Big Brew Video Contest. Image courtesy of SOB's. The SOB’s take first place in the American Homebrewers Association’s Spirit of Big Brew Aw...

Asheville, North Carolina represents the spirit of beer enthusiasm, taking top honors in BeerCity USA 2010 poll.  Illustration courtesy American Craft Beer Week.Asheville, North Carolina is BeerCity USA 2010.  While Portland, Oregon organi...

American Beer has had a long history in America. It has inspired many and has added to the quality of our lives. Illustration courtesy of BostonPublic Library.American beer drinkers have been celebrating American Craft Beer Week.  If officially ...

One of several Pocatello, Idaho, Portneuf Valley Brewing Company's savored brews. Image courtesy of Portneuf Valley Brewing Co.. Penny Pink, brewer, general manager and owner of Portneuf Valley Brewing, reports growth for her small brewpub from the &...

"You can't just have one [favorite beer]" says U.S. Congresswoman Betsy Markey (CO) toasted American Craft Beer with her House Resolution 1297 which passed this week. Photo courtesy of AP Yesterday, the United States House of Represent...

It's time to toast your favorite BeerCity USA.  Voting ends May 23. As of 11:59 p.m., Sunday May 23 BeerCity USA Poll 2010 was closed.  All votes cast after this time will not be counted.    Statistics portrayed Monday morni...

Keep your glass filled with American Craft Beer during American Craft Beer Week, May 17-23.  photo by Charlie PapazianAmerican Craft Beer Week  begins Monday May 17.  BeerCity USA annual poll begins Monday, May 17.  Become a fan o...

A toast to small brewers ! Senators John Kerry (left) and Mike Crapo (right) introduced bipartisan legislation yesterdayproposing to help America's small brewers grow their small businesses by reducingtheir federal excise tax.Massachusetts Senator Jo...

Garden varieties of yellow yarrow are super as a hop substitute in beer. Photoby Charlie PapazianHere’s a recipe for champagne-like, floral beer brewed with yarrow.  Excerpted from The Complete Joy of Homebrewing. Yarrow AleYarrow Al...

Some enjoy celebrating beer and community.  Wherever you live celebrate your beer community.  Vote in the 2010 BeerCity USA poll.  Voting begins May 17and closes May 23.  Illustration from Complete Joy of Homebrewing. The second a...

Half full? Half empty?  No one is saying.  Legislation recognizing American Craft Beer Week moves through Congress.  Vote with the beer you enjoy. Photoby Charlie PapazianAmerican Craft Beer Week  approaches.  Oklahomans are ...