Oct 23rd, 2009 · Beer drinkers are a loyal bunch, so when one of their favorite microbrews, Vermonster, got entangled in a copyright dispute they fought back on the Internet. Now the fight between the small Vermont brewery and the maker of Monster energy drinks has been settled.
May 22nd, 2009 · The New Jersey Turnpike may not seem inspirational at first glance. But the Jersey natives at the Flying Fish Brewing Co. have just embarked on a symbolic road trip to brew a unique beer for every exit.
May 29th, 2008 · Silicon Valley entrepreneur Floyd Butterfield says his "MicroFueler" will turn ordinary people into bio-fuel home-brewers. He promises dollar-a-gallon ethanol made in washing machine-sized boxes. But Amy Standen reports from member station KQED that some critics say he's really brewing false optimism.
May 15th, 2008 · The world's most important liquid is more expensive than it used to be. No, not oil. Beer. The cost of two of beer's main ingredients have skyrocketed over the past year. Microbrews and imports are often $3 more per six-pack than a year ago. Our leaders must step in.
Nov 13th, 2007 · Microbrewers are facing a serious shortage of hops, the flavoring agent in beer. That's because of bad weather conditions in Europe and a falloff in domestic production. That's like to hike the cost, something craft brewers fear will cause their customers to choose another brand.