The Flying Dog Brewpub opened in 1990 in Aspen, Colorado, followed by a full-fledged Denver brewery soon after. A state-of-the-art brewing facility opened in 1994 in Frederick, Maryland.
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Steph’s New Brew Review: Winter Welcome Ale
Yorkshire’s oldest brewery, Samuel Smith’s Brewery, was established in 1758. The brewery still has its own cooper making and repairing all its oak casks. All Samuel Smith’s naturally conditioned draught beer is served from the wood.
Steph’s New Brew Review: Abita Christmas Ale
Abita Brewing Company was founded in 1986 in the piney woods 30 miles north of New Orleans, Louisiana. In the first year, the brewery produced 1,500 barrels of beer. Today, over 151,000 barrels of beer and 9,100 barrels of root beer are brewed ...
Passion or Paycheck? Debating A-B InBev’s Purchase of 10 Barrel Brewing
The recent purchase of 10 Barrel Brewing Company in Bend Oregon by Anheuser-Busch InBev set off arguments all over the craft beer universe. Responses ranged from congratulations for the financial jackpot that the company just hit to ...
Black Forest Brewery Opens Its Doors
Black Forest Brewery in Ephrata, PA officially opened its doors to the public on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Owned by husband and wife team Bob and Denise Harter, the pair also owns the 1777 Americana Inn at the same location.
Steph’s New Brew Review: Anchor Christmas Ale
This year marks the 40th annual release of Anchor Brewing Company’s Our Special Ale (Anchor Christmas Ale). Each year brings a new recipe and new hand-drawn tree, capturing the holiday spirit in a pint.
Steph’s New Brew Review: Gingerland
The UFO series is a line of UnFiltered Offerings from Boston’s Harpoon Brewery. The original UnFiltered Offering, UFO Hefeweizen, was first brewed in 1998 because Harpoon’s brewers had enjoyed the style while visiting the Pacific Northwest and ...
History is Reborn at Wacker Brewing
Wacker Brewing Company was established in 1853, brewing beer in the heart of Lancaster City, PA until 1956. After 58 years, the brewery has reopened by Bryan Kepner (owner and great grandson of a Wacker Brewing Company employee) and brewmaster ...
The Duck Goes Moo at Moo-Duck Brewery
Moo-Duck Brewery in Elizabethtown, PA is owned by husband and wife team Mike and Kristen Brubaker. Kristen bought Mike a pale ale homebrew kit 8 years ago. After only 6 months of homebrewing, Mike switched to all-grain and started forming his own ...
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 ...
