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SB 1426 (Hall), sponsored by the global alcohol company, DIAGEO, was introduced to resolve a licensing issue for major celebrities who want to maintain investments in on-sale licensed restaurants while simultaneously working ...

A small group of Bay Area craft brewers are kicking off a new project to localize the production of malt – one of the key ingredients in beer. In response to the demand for “local” ...

The lines are blurred between craft coffee and craft beer when it comes to the GABF, World Beer Cup and locally recognized collaboration, Mocha Machine. A natural next step in the evolution ...

The California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) today announced more than 700 craft breweries are now in operation across the state. The industry reaches this historic milestone during the early bird ticket sale ...

When did sour beers become so popular? Breweries across the U.S. have been experimenting with the style for decades, but for the first time, consumer taste and demand is catching up. Even with the ...

With nearly 700 commercial craft breweries in California and 309 competitors in the California State Fair Commercial Craft Beer Competition, craft breweries across California continue to showcase the quality and creativity that ...

Every year, the CCBA travels across California to visit members’ hometowns for Regional Meeting. CCBA’s Regional Meetings provide members with the opportunity to discuss what’s going on at the state Capitol, including ...

Nearly 200 brewers and state guild leaders representing all 50 states descended on Capitol Hill last week to meet with members of Congress.  A total of 330 meetings were conducted over the ...

This September, the California craft brewing industry will gather in Sacramento for three days of learning, networking, celebrating and tasting craft beer. Will you be joining your community this year? If you haven’t registered ...