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Tickets on sale for Great American Beer Festival’s new location
Tickets are on sale for the nation’s premier craft beer festival held in Denver, October 10-11, 2026 The Brewers Association (BA) has announced that tickets are now on sale for a reimagined Great American Beer Festival ® (GABF™), happening at Levitt Pavilion in Denver on October 10 and 11, 2026. GABF has been the heartbeat of American craft beer culture since 1982, and this year, it's getting a serious glow-up. Expect a brand-new venue, a revamped layout, and a renewed focus on what makes this festival so special: the beer, the brewers, and the people who love both. Most pours will come straight from the award-winning breweries themselves, so the magic of "Meet the Brewer" isn't just a corner of the room anymore, it is the room. For seasoned hopheads and first-time explorers alike, this year's festival was built for all experience levels. Sessions run Saturday and Sunday from 12–4 p.m., leaving plenty of time to wander and sip. Live music, stage entertainme
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough0 viewseventsfestivalnationalcolorado - news
Report: Untitled Art Craft Beverage Co. shutting down
Untitled Art is shutting down their beverage business according to internal sources and memos circulated around the company employees and partners. The Wisconsin based brand turned 10 years old this year, and over the last decade has become one of the most innovative and flexible craft breweries in the U.S. making everything from full-flavored non-alcoholic brews, decadent stouts and sours to all-natural hemp beverages in their Florida Hard Seltzer, FLVR! NA, Goodwell CBD Water, and Mystic Orbit THC drinks brands. In Oregon the Untitled Beverage brands Florida Hard Seltzer and FLVR! non-alcoholic are best-sellers both off-premise in bottle shops and grocery stores and as supplemental offerings at taprooms all over the state. The colorful cans are likely familiar, even if you haven’t engaged with their often fruit and tropical forward flavors. Non-Alcoholic beer and Hard Seltzer fans often swear that Untitled Art’s are the best around, the closest approximations to the fresh and hyped f
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough0 viewsindustry-newsclosurenational - news
Craft Brewers Conference and CiderCon® team-up in 2027
Brewers Association and American Cider Association Announce Co-Location of CiderCon® and the Craft Brewers Conference® in 2027 Independent Beverage Alcohol Communities to Gather Together in San Antonio, April 5–7, 2027 Boulder, Colo . (June 16, 2026) — The Brewers Association (BA) and the American Cider Association (ACA) today announced that CiderCon® and the Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America® (CBC ®) will co-locate in San Antonio, Texas, April 5–7, 2027. The collaboration brings together two leading gatherings for independent beverage alcohol producers while maintaining the distinct identities, communities, and educational experiences that attendees value most. “Independent beverage producers are navigating many of the same opportunities and challenges, from evolving consumer preferences to operational pressures and innovation across categories,” said Bart Watson, president and CEO of the Brewers Association. “By bringing these communities together under one roof, we can cr
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough3 viewsindustry-newsnationaleventscider - news
Major Revisions to the Brewers Association’s 2025 Industry Production Report
Industry trade organization the Brewers Association has issued a rare correction to the results of their 2025 beer industry production survey that tracked the ups and downs of the small craft brewing industry. The BA has revised their production figures with post-release revisions on their April 14th 2026 report that are more extensive than usual, and are overall much more positive signs for craft beer. These updates affect several key metrics, including overall craft beer production and its year-over-year change, regional segment production and year-over-year change, craft market share, craft retail value, jobs estimates, production volumes in four states (PA, TX, CA, and VA), and modeled economic impact figures for all states. 4/14/26: Total craft beer production declined 5.1% from 2024 to 2025 to 21,856,000 barrels. 6/2/26 Correction: Total craft production (22,034,000 bbls) fell 4% in 2025, with 60% of breweries reporting declines, 39% reporting growth, and 1% holding steady.&
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough2 viewsindustry-newsnationaloregon - news
How Craft Brewers Approach Zero-Alcohol Options
Craft brewing has expanded well beyond traditional beer, with a growing number of breweries dedicating production lines to zero-alcohol recipes. For Canadian consumers exploring mindful drinking, understanding how brewers develop flavour without fermentation helps identify better products on the shelf. This guide covers the brewing techniques, ingredient strategies, and quality benchmarks behind today's best non-alcoholic craft beers. How Craft Breweries Develop Zero-Alcohol Beer Recipes Producing a convincing zero-alcohol craft beer requires more than removing ethanol from a finished product. Brewers balance recipe design, equipment selection, and sensory testing to deliver a drinking experience that holds up against traditional options. Retailers like Upside Drinks carry a curated selection of non-alcoholic beer from breweries that invest in these production methods, giving Canadian consumers direct access to the results of this craft evolution. What Brewing Methods Do Craft Brewers
by Sponsor5 viewsindustry-newsinternationalnational - news
Oregon Wins 29 Medals and Washington 25 Medals at 2026 World Beer Cup
The World Beer Cup is the most prestigious beer and cider competition in the world, held annually in conjunction with the Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America®. The 2026 awards ceremony was held on April 22nd in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A total of 353 medals awarded to 273 producers worldwide Philadelphia, PA. • April 22, 2026 —The World Beer Cup® (WBC) today celebrated three decades of brewing excellence by awarding 353* medals to breweries and cideries across the globe. Organized by the Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association representing small and independent American craft brewers—the 2026 World Beer Cup, now in its 30th year, recognized the very best in beer and cider across 118 categories, while continuing to set the global standard for technical excellence, innovation, and creativity rooted in both tradition and progress. “Thirty years in, the World Beer Cup remains a powerful re
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough6 viewsindustry-newsnationalinternationalawardsoregonwashington - news
21st Amendment Brewery is back in business
Philadelphia's Evil Genius is bringing beloved 21st Amendment beers, including Hell or High Watermelon, Brew Free! or Die IPA, and more back to its coast-to-coast distribution footprint 21st Amendment Brewery will return to coolers coast-to-coast this summer, thanks to Evil Genius Beer Company . The Philadelphia-based brewer, known for its nostalgic and irreverent approach to craft beer, is continuing 21st Amendment’s legacy and beloved year-round 21A brews: Hell or High Watermelon , the cult classic that pioneered the fruited wheat beer category, both Brew Free! or Die flagship West Coast IPA and its citrus-infused variant Brew Free! or Die Blood Orange , and the award-winning retro-americana Amendment Lager . Founded in 2011 by Luke Bowen and Trevor Hayward, Evil Genius has spent nearly 15 years building deep distributor relationships and proving that a craft brewery can maintain a sense of humor while remaining serious about quality. U
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough4 viewsindustry-newsnationalcalifornia - news
Roy Hops partners with National Black Brewers Association on ‘Velvet Cake Hop Blend’
Roy Farms of Moxee, Washington Launches Premium 'Velvet Cake Hop Blend' in Partnership with the National Black Brewers Association Philadelphia, PA — Roy Farms , a multi-generational farm located in Moxee, WA, announces the launch of the Velvet Cake hop blend, a new premium hop blend created in partnership with the National Black Brewers Association nonprofit 501(c)(6) and members' support network. With oversight from Roy Farms leadership, Master Brewers from the National Black Brewers Association hand-selected the blend to add to Roy Farms' world-class portfolio of hops. The blend will be released for purchase From Roy Farms and partners for the first time at the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America that will be hosted in the city of Philadelphia - April 20-22, 2026. View fullsize View fullsize Members of the National Black Brewers Association visited Roy Farms during 2025 Harvest to hand-select their favorite varieties and create the first-ever Velvet Cake Hop
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough4 viewsindustry-newsnationalwashington - news
Oregon’s own Jamie Floyd and Thomas Shellhammer receive 2026 Brewers Association Industry Awards
Jamie Floyd accepting Craft Advocate of the Year at the 2025 Oregon Beer Awards The Brewers Association (BA), the not-for-profit trade association representing small and independent American brewers, has announced the recipients of its 2026 Industry Awards. Since 1987, the annual honors have recognized individuals whose leadership, innovation, and service have made a lasting impact on the craft brewing community. Jamie Floyd, Tod Mott, and Dr. Tom Shellhammer will be officially honored during ceremonies at the Craft Brewers Conference®(CBC®) April 20-22 in Philadelphia, PA. “Each of this year’s award recipients has made a profound and lasting impact on the craft brewing community,” said Bart Watson, president and CEO of the Brewers Association. “From advancing brewing science and quality, to shaping iconic beers and advocating for independent brewers, Jamie Floyd, Tod Mott, and Dr. Tom Shellhammer represe
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough6 viewsindustry-newsawardsoregonnational - news
Best Day Brewing introduces Wild American Non-Alcoholic Pilsner
Best Day Brewing out of California, is taking on the challenge of a crisp and clean American Pilsner made non-alcoholic. As one of the fastest growing exclusive non-alcoholic (NA) craft beer brands has continuously pushed the category into previously unheard of beer styles in NA such as Galaxy RIpple double IPA. More from a press release: Best Day Brewing’s latest is Wild American, a much anticipated addition to its award-winning craft beer lineup. A golden, classic American Pilsner featuring American-grown ingredients that delivers the refreshing taste of one of America’s most iconic beer styles, without the alcohol. The debut of Wild American showcases Best Day’s commitment to brewing excellence. At just 33 calories, Wild American aims to bring drinkers a new, non-alcoholic craft beverage capturing the same crisp taste and easy-drinkability of the familiar American Pilsner. Best Day Brewing brews its beer to full strength and then removes the alcohol through a process designed to pre
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough4 viewsindustry-newsbeer-releasenational - news
West Coast Hop Breeding introduces the Celeste™Hop
Oregon’s own hop innovators at West Coast Hop Breeding have announced the launch of a new hop variety called Celeste™ with major potential. Celeste™ represents a breakthrough in combining excellent agronomics and an intense contemporary aroma profile that will make for a high efficiency aroma variety. The new variety is said to impart bright, sweet, and clean notes of passion fruit, honeydew, and pine. Celeste™ has been in commercial trials since 2023 gathering steam and reputation in all styles from hazy IPA to West Coast IPA to stunning in stripped down hoppy pilsners - including in the Farm Aid collaborative beer to highlight the story of family hop farmers. Formerly known by experimental names WCHB-102 and 2B, Celeste™ was trialed at breweries like Cloudburst Brewing, The Alchemist, Ninkasi, and Our Mutual Friend to name a few, and was extremely well received. “Wow is this an exciting hop. It is the first hop I have in a long while that made me step back and say ‘wow!’” says The Al
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough4 viewsindustry-newsoregonnationalhops