The Brewers Association has released the top 50 craft breweries of 2014, based on sales volume. To be considered a craft brewery, several criteria must be met: annual production below 6 million barrels, and, until recently, produce beers that are ...
Posts by Category: News & Events
Craft beer news and upcoming events as well as reports from happenings the Beer Busters and our pals have attended.
Jack’s Abby Coming to Pennsylvania
Jack’s Abby Brewing announced a partnership with Shangy’s back in February 2015, expanding distribution to Eastern Pennsylvania. Previously, Jack’s Abby beers were distributed in Massachusetts, Connecticut, upstate New York, and parts of Vermont. ...
Pub & Grub: Beers Through History
President Thomas Jefferson said, “Beer, if drunk in moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit and promotes health.” Join the Young Friends at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania for an evening of exploring beer throughout US history, ...
Photos – Atlantic City Beer and Music Fest 2015
We set up shop with the crew from Hop Hedz Gear at the AC Beerfest to preach the good word of Beer Busters. Check out these pics from the festivities.
Atlantic City Beer & Music Fest 10 Year Anniversary
The Atlantic City Beer & Music Fest is ready to celebrate their 10th anniversary in a few weeks. This year’s event will take place on March 20th and 21st, offering craft beer and music lovers three different sessions to choose from at the ...
Photos: Hibrewnation York 2015
On Saturday, February 7th, Steph, John and I attended the Hibrewnation Festival of Beer in York, PA. This was the third leg of the Hibrewnation fest, with events held in Harrisburg and Gettysburg in December and January. We had an awesome time, ...
Cans from Crystal Ball Brewing Coming Soon
Look into the crystal ball and you will see cans… craft cans… soon... very soon. Crystal Ball Brewing Company is a microbrewery located in a functional, bare bones production brewing space on West King Street in York, Pennsylvania. Founded by ...
First Ever Harrisburg Beer Week Coming Spring 2015
The first ever Harrisburg Beer Week will take place from April 24 to May 2, 2015 throughout the Harrisburg area. Tierney Pomone, craft beer blogger from Stouts and Stilettos, is the brainchild behind the effort to promote local craft beer.
The Kutztown Tavern Continues Being “Green”
For 15 years, Golden Avalanche Brewing Company, housed in the Kutztown Tavern, has produced some of the best craft beers to come out of Berks County. We’ve had a few representatives from Golden Avalanche on Beer Busters Podcast, including Colin ...
Neshaminy Creek Debuts New Taproom
The past year has been a great one for Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company. Head Brewer Jeremy Myers was voted the 2014 Brewer of the Year by Philly Beer Scene magazine, the brewery began canning beers this past summer, and now a new taproom and game ...