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From Lifeline to Liability: The Looming Crackdown on THC Beverages
As craft beer and breweries see a historic decline heading into the heart of 2026, hemp-derived THC beverages have stepped…
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Craft Beer Conglomerates: The New Middle Tier Reshaping American Craft Brewing
As someone who monitors the pulse of the beer-news world every day, I’ve witnessed many unexpected changes in the last…
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The “Stone Age” Tech Holding Back Modern Brewing
There is a compelling case to be made that 2026 is the year sustainability shifts from a talking point to…
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Getting Over Your Fear of Commitment: Why We Should Be More Loyal to the Beers We Love
Spend any amount of time at a bar, restaurant, or bottle shop in Western Washington and you’re bound to notice…
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What Role (if any) Did Hazy IPAs Play in the Current Craft Beer Downturn?
Every craft beer drinker in America knows the vibe right now: craft beer’s in a slump. Profits are sinking, breweries…
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From the Editor: Spring 2026, Issue 83
Howdy folks; it’s time for another issue of The Beer Connoisseur Magazine! As we head into spring, beer season takes…
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Do Macro Beer Brands Belong at Beer Festivals?
Beer festivals have long been a celebration of creativity, community, and the ever‑expanding world of “craft” brewing. They’re events where…
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Dostal Alley: Where the Casino Meets the Brewpub
The story of how the Schmalz family built Colorado’s only brewpub and casino.
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Can (and should) U.S. Breweries Try to Cash in on Cask Ale?
Walk into any U.S. beer bar, and you’ll probably see the same scene: draft lines snaking from shiny kegs, each…
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Have We Reached Peak Beer? Why Japanese Lagers Brought Me Back to “Less”
Craft beer, in general, has always been about “more.” Hazier. Hoppier. Higher ABV. Darker. Sweeter. From IPA to DIPA to…
