Breaking News
Prairie Rock Brewfest June 18-19, 2004
June 17, 2004 - Fathers Day weekend festival rolls 'em out in Elgin, Illinois
Prohibition Repealed!!
February 20, 2003 - BAA Announces National Celebration Of The Anniversary Of Repeal Of Prohibition
Beer and Chili in Petaluma
February 20, 2003 - Great Petaluma Chili Cook-off, Salsa and Beer Tasting May 4, 2003
BAA Honors Texas Distributor
November 27, 2002 - Kansas City's Boulevard Brewing cited for marketing excellence
Canned Craft Beer?
November 15, 2002 - Oskar Blues Releases Colorado’s First Canned Craft Beer
Mountain Meadows Mead Wins Big at Planet Buzz!
November 13, 2002 - Mead makers battle in Chicago for top honors in honeywine showcase
Planet Buzz! Mead Festival
September 4, 2002 - Festival of Mead, Cider and Perry Slated for November 8-9 in Chicago
Brews and Laughs in Davenport
August 21, 2002 - Third Annual Brew Ha Ha September 28th
Prairie Rock Brewfest June 14-15
May 24, 2002 - Elgin, Illinois brewpub hosts 8 breweries
Real Ale Festival 2002
February 6, 2002 - Feb 28 - March 2 at Goose Island Wrigleyville, Chicago, IL
Real Ale Festival 2002
February 6, 2002 - Feb 28 - March 2 at Goose Island Wrigleyville, Chicago, IL
Urthel Belgian Ale Now In U.S.
January 31, 2002 - WIFE AND HUSBAND BREW BELGIAN CULT CLASSIC
8th Annual Charleston International Beer Festival
July 31, 2001 - Brews and tunes in Charleston
Kick-off the 2001 Oregon Brewers Festival Weekend
July 4, 2001 - Fred Eckhardt & Todd Mercer to visit the Rogue Ales Public House
E.T. Barnette Homebrew Competition Deadline is Here!
July 3, 2001 - The grand prize for Best of Show is $500!!!
Beer Returns to Idaho Falls.....
May 17, 2001 - 7th ANNUAL - "MOUNTAIN BREWERS BEER FESTIVAL" and "NORTH AMERICAN BEER AWARDS" Commercial Beer Competition.
Beer and Barbecue: A Perfect Match
May 17, 2001 - Redhook Ales Teams up with Tom Douglas to create new Barbecue Sauces
More Yeast and Guaranteed Freshness
May 17, 2001 - Brewers now have more fresh yeast strains available to them than ever before, thanks to a new program by White Labs Inc.
Beer and Barbecue: A Perfect Match
May 16, 2001 - Redhook Ales Teams up with Tom Douglas to create new Barbecue Sauces
Great Canadian Beer Festival
May 16, 2001 - Great Canadian Beer Festival dates announced.
Road Dog Rides Again
April 12, 2001 - Freedom of Speech Wins Out in Flying Dog Label Dispute
John Harris Wins IBS "Scherer Award"
April 12, 2001 - Full Sail Brewmaster John Harris Honored for Innovation in Craft Brewing
Embrace Alcohol!
March 21, 2001 - The National Campaign to Enhance Alcohol Consumption urges us to be thinking about drinking
More Yeast and Guaranteed Freshness
March 16, 2001 - Brewers now have more fresh yeast strains available to them than ever before, thanks to a new program by White Labs Inc.
Brewfest Slated for Eau Claire
March 4, 2001 - Western Wisconsin Beer Festival at Northwoods Brewpub in Eau Claire
Northeast Wisconsin Beer Festival Uncorks March 31
February 16, 2001 - Great Wisconsin brews on hand in Appleton extravaganza
Emmett's Wins Brewpub Shoot-Out
February 9, 2001 - Emmett's Tavern & Brewing Company rocked Chi-town with a One-Two punch in the January CBS showdown
August Schell Brewing Co. Bock Fest 2001
February 9, 2001 - New Ulm, MN brewery hosts traditional celebration of Bock beer
Beer Notes Founder Gets New Gig Repping Hart Robinson Breweries LTD
February 9, 2001 - Canadian brewery now shipping 3 brands into the U.S.A.
Ninth Annual Peoria Brewfest Popping March 10th
January 9, 2001 - Specialty Import Distributing is playing it again in Peoria
Real Ale Festival Primed to Pump In Chicago
January 9, 2001 - Real Ale Festival 2001 to be held March 1-3 at Goose Island's Wrigleyville Brewpub
Chicagoland Brewpub Shootout Blasts Off January 21, 2001
December 19, 2000 - Gala event featuring the best beer and food from Chicago-area brewpubs and microbreweries
BrewExpo America 2001 In Portland
November 29, 2000 - Top Brewing Suppliers to Create Nation's Largest Brewing Marketplace at BrewExpo America 2001
BOP Brew-Off 2000 Winners Announced
November 28, 2000 - Brew On Premises Owners Vie For Best Brews
Bits 'n Pieces From Illinois
November 28, 2000 - Brian Gustafson fills us in on happenings around the Windy City
The Great Canadian Brewing Festival 2000
October 3, 2000 - Top Canadian brewers honored in Guelph, Ontario festival
Chicago Beer History Revealed
September 15, 2000 - "The History of Beer and Brewing in Chicago (1833-1978)" tells the tale of brewing in the Windy City
Can Collectors Show in Twin Cities
September 11, 2000 - North Star Chapter of Beer Can Collectors of America meet on October 1st, 2000
Great Taste of the Midwest: Sweet Time in Madison
September 8, 2000 - Illinois brew guru Brian Gustafson tells the tale of this year's Great Taste
Pocket Guide to Beer Returns
September 8, 2000 - The Beer Hunter's handy beer book is updated
Can Collectors Check Chip Falls
July 24, 2000 - Beer collectibles on display at Leinie's on August 12, 2000
Bell’s Beer Circus: The Missing Photos
July 14, 2000 - Memories of last year's GABF and the Bell's Beer Circus that closed the festivities
National Brewpub Conference & Tradeshow 2000
July 12, 2000 - Local Beer Tasting, Lobster Bake Dinner Highlight Special Events
Hart Games Crown Many Winners
July 7, 2000 - Fun, frolic, food, music and brew mark the Y2K edition of the Hart Games
What's Tappening at Lunar Brewing Company?
June 12, 2000 - Lunar's 100th brew is a special beer called Alpha Centauri
Clayton Brewfest Pours On July 22
June 8, 2000 - Annual Lions Club event is back for more fun in the country
Ram Taps Seasonal Brew In Schaumberg
June 7, 2000 - 1997 GABF Winner Kick Ass Pale Ale Back On Friday June 9th
Rock Bottom Brewfest On In Warrenville
June 7, 2000 - June 16-18 Fest features musical acts Savoy Brown, the Radiators and many more.
WA Guild Fest At New Venue
June 3, 2000 - Something Brewing For Dad's Day at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore on June 17-18
MADD Mothers Lose Focus
May 26, 2000 - Mothers Against Drunk Driving Have Become Mothers Against All Drinkers
K.C. Klinger's Hosts Hieronymus and Labinsky
May 26, 2000 - Top Pennsylvania Beer Venue Presents "Beer Writer of the Year"
5th annual Prairie Rock Brewfest
May 22, 2000 - Forget the necktie! Take Dad to the Prairie Rock Brewfest on Fathers Day.
Summer Brew From Widmer
May 19, 2000 - Widmer Brothers' Sommerbrau Leads Way For Industry Increase In Seasonal Beer Sales
Brewery To Be Auctioned On-Line
May 19, 2000 - Three Floyd’s to Sell Hammond Brewery on eBay
Illinois Brewers Find The Secret To Getting Rich.
May 19, 2000 - Wild Onion owners pick winning numbers in the Big Game
What's Tappening at Glen Ellyn Brewing Company?
May 5, 2000 - New brews and food menu on tap at Glen Ellyn
Spring Brewers Festival at Founders Hill
May 4, 2000 - Chicago area's finest brewers will be on hand for May 19 & 20 event.
MADD Mothers Now After Tea Drinkers?
May 3, 2000 - California now prosecuting drinkers of kava tea
Brewfest Hits Chilton, WI May 21
May 2, 2000 - 9th Annual Wisconsin Micro-Brewers Beer Fest
Prairie Rock Brewing Offers Wine Tasting
April 21, 2000 - A report from Illinois by our roving hophead, Brian Gustafson
Fish Brewing and Republic of Cascadia to dedicate new Consulate on Earth Day
April 21, 2000 - Consul General Readies His Ribbon-Cutters
Redhook Brewery Expands Blonde Ale Selling Season
April 20, 2000 - Pioneer Washington Brewery Rolls Out Seasonal 12-Packs
Bridgeport IPA Honored
April 14, 2000 - Portland brewer wins two Brewing Industry International Awards
Deschutes Brewery Rides the Beer Rapids in Style
April 14, 2000 - Bend, Oregon Brewery is one of the best
Friend of Beer Drinkers Passes
April 13, 2000 - Jerry Mead, a.k.a. The Wine Curmudgeon, was a voice for drinkers everywhere
BEER GEAR Opens in SW Chicago Suburbs
April 11, 2000 - Homebrew supply and beer specialty store opened by beer guys Marty Nachel and Chris Grib
South Shore Brewery Devastated by Fire
April 5, 2000 - Ashland Landmark Depot and Microbrewery gutted by April 1st fire
North American Beer Awards Seeks Judges
April 5, 2000 - Idaho Falls, Idaho to host event May 31 through June 3, 2000
Banned in Ohio
March 31, 2000 - Liquor Police Ban Belgian Beer
200 Beers for Real Ale Festival 2000
March 30, 2000 - Cask Ale Succeeds Like Never Before
New Brewing Book From KVP
March 23, 2000 - The Brewers' Handbook-The Complete Book to Brewing Beer by Ted Goldammer
New Belgium Launches Worthy Glass Crusade
March 23, 2000 - A worthy beer deserves a worthy glass
"Cave Aged" Hennepin From Brewery Ommegang
March 23, 2000 - Ommegang's Hennepin Goes Underground Only to Emerge for the Holiday Season
New Watering Hole Coming To Arvada
March 20, 2000 - The Cheshire Cat Brings English Pub To Colorado
New Watering Hole Coming To Arvada
March 20, 2000 - The Cheshire Cat Brings English Pub To Colorado
"Cave Aged" Hennepin From Brewery Ommegang
March 20, 2000 - Ommegang's Hennepin Goes Underground Only to Emerge for the Holiday Season
Full Sail ESB Now Available For Spring in A New Package
March 15, 2000 - Purple Power Packaging Piques People's Passions
New Belgium Worthy Glass Crusade
March 13, 2000 - The right glass can improve your beer drinking experience
Senate Advances Anti-Interstate Beer Shipping Bill
March 13, 2000 - "21st Amendment Enforcement Act" would end "beer of month" clubs and direct wine sales
Craft Brewers Meet In Milwaukee
March 7, 2000 - Craft Brewers Conference Invades Milwaukee April 26-29, 2000
Real Ale Needs Real Grists!
March 7, 2000 - An Open Letter to Beer Lovers and Brewers by Nick Harris
Great Lakes Up 37% In 1999
February 29, 2000 - Strong local demand boosting Cleveland brewery to records sales levels
Peoria International Beer Festival Pours in Peoria, March 11, 2000
February 28, 2000 - Specialty Distributing hosts hundreds of beers and thousands of beer lovers at Eighth Annual fest
All About Steinbier by John Adams
February 27, 2000 - John "Brews Traveler" Adams revives the ancient brewing technique of mashing with hot rocks
Hart-Robinson Breweries Merge
February 24, 2000 - Merger opens two markets for two local breweries
Cleveland Brewery Wins International Award
February 22, 2000 - Crooked River Yuletide Ale Ranked Among World's Finest Beers
Real Ale Festival 2000 Pours March 23-25, 2000 in Chicago
February 11, 2000 - Traditional ales served in the traditional manner makes the Real Ale Festival the place to be
Great Waters "Brewboy" Media Darling
February 7, 2000 - Brewer Jeff Martin featured in Minneapolis Star-Tribune article
More Honors For BridgePort Stout and Porter
February 1, 2000 - BridgePort Porter and Black Strap Stout Rated 'Exceptional' By Chicago's Beverage Testing Institute
Wynkoop Presents Beer Drinker of the Year Award
February 1, 2000 - New Jersey mailman selected 2000 Beerdrinker of the Year.
New Belgium Worthy Glass Crusade
January 31, 2000 - The right glass can improve your beer drinking experience
City Brewery Beer Hits Eau Claire
January 25, 2000 - The other "local brewery" moves into Leinie's backyard
Indiana Small Brewers'Bill Dies In Committee
January 25, 2000 - Help for small brewers is squashed by MADD and big brewery lobbyists
Beer Notes Goes Totally Cyber!
January 24, 2000 - Beer Notes becomes a completely online publication
Sand Creek Brewing Co. Opens In Downing, WI
January 20, 2000 - Wisconsin’s only dairy farm/brewery begins production
Barley Island is Now Open in Noblesville, Indiana!
January 10, 2000 - New Brewpub Opens in Indiana
City Brewery Beer Flowing!
December 17, 1999 - City Lager and City Light beers make their debut with pre-holiday fanfare.
Playing In Peoria - International Beer Festival
April 4, 1999 - Specialty Distributing and Peoria Jaycees pack the house with people and great beers
