Ryan from the Chicago-based blog Guys Drinking Beer checks in to talk about the difficult circumstances Anheuser-Busch InBev now finds itself with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, when it was recently revealed their wholly-owned subsidiary WEDCO (owners of large ABI distributor City Beverage) has never been registered to do business in the state. We speculate on possible repercussions the upcoming decision could have on AB-InBev and the beer distribution landscape in Illinois, talk about the recent influx of exciting new breweries in the state, and get an update from a local on how Goose Island is perceived since they were acquired by ABI.

Written by Slouch SixpackJanuary 13, 2012January 16, 2012

10 REASONS YOU SHOULD SUPPORT MISSISSIPPI’S 2ND CRAFT BREWERY

I know, I know. There are a lot of breweries that have tried to raise money on Kickstarter. I know that funds are tight, the economy remains in the dumps, and we are most likely spiraling towards the collapse of modern industrial civilization. I know all this. Still, you should consider pledging some money to […]

Written by Barley McHopsNovember 14, 2011November 14, 2011

ANCHOR VS. SAM: THE ALEHEADS (DON’T) TAKE A STAND

Sam Adams is suing Anchor over a non-compete clause?!?! Snore.

Written by Barley McHopsOctober 5, 2011October 5, 2011

USA VS. UK: THE GRAVITY GAP

Brother Barley wonders why there is such an “ABV Divide” between American and British Aleheads.

Written by Barley McHopsAugust 9, 2011August 9, 2011

COMMON SENSE PREVAILS

Massachusetts does the right thing when it comes to supporting the craft beer industry.

Written by Beerford McBrewin'June 10, 2011July 19, 2011

JETSETTING

Beerford provides some helpful tips on bringing beer along on a flight.

Written by Barley McHopsMay 31, 2011July 19, 2011

ANOTHER VICTORY FOR CRAFT BEER IN ALABAMA

SB192, the Brewery Modernization Act, passes in Alabama! See you at the taproom, Alabama craft beer fans!