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  • July 2008

    • 'King of Beers' Gets a Taste of Own Medicine

      Salon  |  Jul 17, 08 2:40 PM CDT

      'King of Beers' Gets a Taste of Own Medicine

      (Newser) - Anyone who thinks InBev’s buyout of Budweiser represents the end of American beer needs a history lesson, writes Edward McClelland in Salon. Budweiser became the “King of Beers” by killing every other heir to the throne. In 1960, America had 175 traditional, regional breweries, making lagers just like Bud. Anheuser-Busch systematically crushed them all, through its distribution and marketing might. More »

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      beer  • history  • Anheuser-Busch  • Budweiser  • InBev  • brewery  • craft brewers

  • June 2008

    • Summer's Best Craft Beers

      San Jose Mercury News  |  Jun 22, 08 2:59 PM CDT

      Summer's Best Craft Beers

      (Newser) - Sick of the bland beer everyone else is drinking? As summer officially kicks off, William Brand pours a frosty glass of small-but-mighty suds suggestions in the San Jose Mercury News : Alaskan Summer Ale (Alaskan Brewing): This gold-medal-winning Juneau native makes an excellent thirst-quencher, in the Kolsch style you might've savored in Cologne. More »

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      alcohol  • beer  • summer  • drinking  • craft brewers

  • April 2008

    • Bottoms Up! It’s Beer Fest Time

      Portfolio  |  Apr 10, 08 1:37 PM CDT

      Bottoms Up! It’s Beer Fest Time

      (Newser) - They can’t promise German sausage or bonneted barmaids, but North American beer festivals pour pint after pint of terrific local brews. Portfolio lists the best in fests, from now through October. Mondial de la Bière (May 28-June 1): Try beer, cider, mead, and cheese over 5 days in Montreal. Oregon Brewers Festival (July 24-27): Enjoy free-admission tastings of more than 70 local beers at this Portland event. More »

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      list  • beer  • top travel destinations  • craft brewers  • microbrewing  • festivals

  • February 2008

    • Beer Prices Are Hopping Up

      San Jose Mercury News  |  Feb 24, 08 6:07 PM CST

      Beer Prices Are Hopping Up

      (Newser) - Wine's not the only drink that can have a bad year. Beer guzzlers should expect the price of craft brews to rise as much as $1 per six-pack in the coming months, because crucial ingredients—right down to the glass bottle—are more expensive, reports the San Jose Mercury News . Higher freight costs, a poor crop, and a weaker dollar have driven the price of hops up 400%. More »

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      beer  • Anheuser-Busch  • craft brewers  • Molson Coors  • Sam Adams

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