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Goose Island Beer Company (my ex-favorite brewing company) has sold its commercial brewing operations to Anheuser-Busch for nearly $40 million. I’m sure many of you know already, but I felt compelled to post this for those who haven’t heard the news yet. This is very sad news for the craft beer industry. Yet another great craft beer company sells out to BIG BEER!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

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For the 46 days of Lent, J. Wilson is forgoing solid food and only drinking beer and water – just as Bavarian monks did hundreds of years ago. Read more…

We ran across a pretty cool article from observer.com and felt compelled to share it with you. While we realize this is a very debatable topic, the article is well written and will definitely teach you a few things about the history of the American craft beer industry. We hope you enjoy it! Read more…

May beer have helped lead to the rise of civilization?

It’s a possibility, some archaeologists say. Read more…

Come join the BrewFanatics at the 2010 Great Lakes Brew Fest on September 17th and 18th in Racine, Wisconsin! Read more

*Homebrew party this Saturday in Kentucky* With over 250 kegs of beer, it should be a great show! Read more…

Drink a beer and help the coast

SOS Beer arrived in New Orleans stores Monday and is now on sale.

Abita Brewing is seeking to raise funds for its SOS Foundation with the brand new beer. SOS stands for Save Our Shore. Read more…