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Recession? What recession? Despite various challenges, America’s small and independent craft brewers are still growing, the Colorado-based Brewers Association reported today. But the rate of growth has slowed, according…

Regulators have proposed fining Chicago-based MillerCoors $128,500 over alleged safety violations at its brewery in Golden, Colo., the Associated Press is reporting. From the story:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Monday a maintenance electrician who was missing for several hours was…

St. Louis Brewery Inc., maker of Schlafly beer, made its debut on the Brewers Association’s list of the top 50 American craft brewers. The list (see it here) from the Colorado-based trade group ranks independent breweries by liquid sold. The Schlafly folks…

Aaah, a success story in these uncertain times. Today’s news comes to us courtesy of the Brewers Association, the Boulder, Colo.-based trade group for craft brewers.

Apparently, sales of American craft beer are growing even faster overseas than in the U.S.…

The Rocky Mountain News has a fascinating story here about the role of the old Adolph Coors Co. in creating the first seamless, recyclable aluminum beer can. It might sound a little dry, but that can — rolled out 50 years ago last…

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Lager Heads hopes you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Much to be thankful for.

A story this morning from the Denver Post discusses a cool brewing arrengement between the New Belgium and Elysian breweries. Spurred by “curiosity,” Colorado-based New Belgium (maker of…