Prohibition was in place from 1920 to 1933. The consumption of alcohol overall went down by half in the 1920s; and it remained below pre-Prohibition levels until the 1940s. The� read more →
Here’s more good beer related health news from the Durango Herald’s article “Beers to Your Health”. A few highlights… • For women, “drinking moderately lowers the risk� read more →
Is it important for you to know who makes your beer? Yes? Then take this poll! Independent craft brewers, including both small and large craft brewers, specialize� read more →
Craft beer has seen phenomenal growth over the past 30 years and is now a serious player in the current beer marketplace. Decimated by prohibition, and inhibited by the rise� read more →
Wiens Brewing, located in Temecula CA will open their tasting room this Saturday, November 10th. Congratulations CCBA member – Wiens Brewery. Cheers! Visit their website here
The 2012 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) presented by the Brewers Association is the largest commercial beer competition in the world. California was the top medal winner with 49 medals� read more →
According to the Beer Institute, nationally 45% of the price of a glass of beer goes to taxes. Because of higher excise and overall taxes in California, that jumps to� read more →
$3 Billion into the Economy and 22,000 Jobs for Californians California Craft Brewing Association President Steve Wagner of the Stone Brewing Company today announced the state’s craft brewing industry generated� read more →
In the culinary world wine has long been the beverage of choice for fine dining. But these days’ things are changing. The renaissance in Craft Brewing has brought a new� read more →
This week, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 778 (Padilla) into law. Alcoholic beverage manufacturers in California may now conduct consumer contests and conduct or sponsor consumer sweepstakes after January 1,� read more →
