Beer industry news, the strange goings-on in the world of craft beer and the general insanity around the worlds best beverage. The craft beer industry in the United States is a strange place. It’s the wild west with new breweries popping up all the time and making beer with strange ingredients incl…
Jeremy Jones and Tyler Zimmerman
Which Breweries have had the most influence in the industry up to this point? Jeremy and Tyler pontificate about the past present and future of craft beer and the breweries that brought us here. PLUS! Brewdog posed the question, would you try a cricket burger? Mahou USA acquires another American craft beer brand And Deschutes goes big on beer without booze
Did the MLB just make a rule that will mean the sell less beer? Jeremy and Tyler weigh in on how the new pitch timer will affect America's actual favorite past time, namely getting plowed. PLUS! Big Tech wants to make beer... apparently. Two major beer releases coming from one of the most unsual places. Craft beer has a recycling problem. What it is and how to fix it. and Tyler gets totally taken in by a April Fools joke. And More!
No Beer in Boise on St Paddys?! In the closest thing they have done to actual reporting, Jeremy and Tyler discuss the rumblings from within the industry behind the strangest protest in recent memory. PLUS Do you want Montucky fans the world over to see your face on their can? We have the details to make that happen. A plea from Bart Watson to stop being such freaking beer snobs. And more!
The biggest and funniest court case in the beer industry has been decided. What is beer? What is seltzer? What is literally everything?!?! Tyler and Jeremy dive into the latest proceedings of AB vs Constellation. Possibly with a musical interlude. PLUS A no-boil beer? How can this be? Should such a thing exist?! The latest in the Voodoo Ranger lineup Sierra Nevada gets into the energy drink business The best and worst from Guinness for your St Paddy's day
Has AB lost the passion for the craft? Jeremy and Tyler speculate on the beer conglomerate's future in the craft beer industry and why they are having so much trouble telling people about the difference between seltzer and beer. PLUS! There's a German beer fest you've never heard of. The bigger, darker, boozier brother of Oktoberfest Big brands go in huge on real estate and science uncovers a 2,500-year-old beer recipe.
The real story is not the news but from the respective adventures of our intrepid hosts. Tyler drinks beer from a box and Jeremy... well you'll have to listen. PLUS! Bill Gate buys a tiny part of Heineken and the Internet loses it's shit. Coors enters the plant-based milk market And the latest Molson Coors/ ABInbev lawsuit
Breaking News! Drake Brewing acquires Bear Republic. Jeremy and Tyler weigh in on what that could mean for craft beer as well as sift through Jeremy's tattered memories. PLUS The Superbowl Mashup nobody was talking about! Who won? Was it Miller? Was it Coors? .... ... It was Blue Moon Is the future of brewing in extracts? A new brewery bringing Middle Eastern tradition to American craft beer. And more!
Ever take a moment to contemplate that bottle of imperial stout that's been on a store shelf for years? Jeremy and Tyler ponder the history, plight and promise of the shelf turd. PLUS! 2023 industry predictions are in. Here's the dumbest. How a boozy energy drink went from obscurity to famous to infamous to the stuff of frat boy legend And how to make a beer on vacation.
Molson Coors gets their first Superbowl commercial in 30 years?! Will it be Miller? Will it be Coors? Who gives a shit?! Tyler and Jeremy talk about the craft beer brand that's looking to make a small splash in a big pond with their first ever Superbowl commercial. PLUS A new program at Marquette University aims to teach students about the beer business beyond malt and hops. Hormel Chili gets into craft beer with a new collaboration And the Legend of Busch Stadium
Fat Tire is dead; long live Fat Tire! One of the most iconic beers in craft history gets a remake. Jeremy and Tyler wade into the Internet backlash while trying to remember the last time they partook of this dying favorite. PLUS! How Fireball became a top-selling beer brand. (Yes, beer brand. I heard it too.) America's culture war comes to a taproom near you The best hop water to ease your Dry January And More!
So... it's come to this. Nine cheap domestics enter. One is crowned King of... no. One is given the Blue Rib.... one is just the best okay? And others become the exclusive domain of winos and frat boys. Our heroes sip some American suds, discuss the influence of mainstream domestic, and confess to at least one felony. PLUS! What is beer. I mean what is beer?! It's up to a jury to decide in the great ABInbev/ Constellation battle. And what it's like to try and actually get a drink in Qatar.
BrewDog opens a rooftop bar in Las Vegas! Get ready for the go-to destination for all roof-fetishists! Jeremy and Tyler discuss the implications of high-rise hanky-panky including the loss of Brewdog's B Corp status. PLUS! Hard Mt Dew is running into hard times. How this particular instance of a less-than-enthusiastic roll-out is more disastrous than others. Fresh hops transported first class And the secret, sexy origins of lager yeast.
It's The World Cup, and we're going to talk about the most horrific thing that's happened in Qatar. Namely, their insane beer laws. And human rights violations. But mostly beer laws. Tyler and Jeremy wade into what it's like to be an imbibing infidel during the biggest sporting event of the year. PLUS! Green Flash is the brand that just refuses to die. We run down the list of classics trying to remember what it was about this San Diego brewery that captured our imaginations. Vine Pair releases its list of 25 most influential IPAs. We talk about how they are wrong. And the perfect beer to pair with every horrible holiday moment.
Are rigid beer styles useful anymore? Were they ever? Jeremy and Tyler dive into the debate about what makes certain beers different and discuss what value they have in the current beer market. PLUS Non-Alcoholic Beer is booming, and so are the problems. How a secretive industry is making the situation worse. The ten best new breweries in the country And craft beer in the land of wine.
Tilray is still on a buying spree as it buys Montauk Brewing Company. Jeremy and Tyler discuss this latest competitor in the larger craft beer world. PLUS! Is Pepsico marketing Hard Mt. Dew to kids? Industry trade groups seem to be making that accusation. Compounds in beer that could help stave off Alzheimers In defense of the Cold IPA And Much More!
Ommegang, once viewed as the best brewery in the USA, finds itself stumbling time and again. Tyler and Jeremy discuss what happens when a brewery loses its way on the road to success. PLUS! How every IPA in America ended up exactly the same. Beer continues to lose market share. What that means for the beverage industry as a whole. And the story of the only brewery in the world where you might run into a polar bear on the way home.
Monks aren't supposed to steal COVID money! Jeremy and Tyler dive into the tale of corruption, intrigue, and the biggest question of them all: How many monks do you need for a monastery? PLUS The stats from this decade's first Oktoberfest! The beer commercial that helps heal partisan divides. And the world's most intense drunken race.
Tyler is back from GABF and he reveals all in this episode. Well, the parts that he remembers anyway. PLUS! Beer sales slumped this summer. What does this mean for the beer industry. The biggest beer competition you've never heard of. And a new fad from Brazil, drinking from the ass. ...Insert all the butt jokes here.
The founder of Brewdog, who claimed there was a conspiracy against him... was the victim of a conspiracy against him. Jeremy and Tyler dive into the twisted tale of sex, revenge and beer that is the Saga of James Watt. PLUS! The story of the Voodoo Ranger's conquest of the IPA market. The collapsing UK economy threatens a rich history of British Beer. and the ideal tailgating lineup.
It's All Beer is back, Baby! It's been a long summer. Tyler and Jeremy recap the biggest stories that unfolded over the last couple of months and discuss why, despite Sapporo's claims to the contrary, they really hope they change Stone Brewing. PLUS! A hop plant disaster! A city brutally weed-wacks a brewery's fresh hop dreams. An extinct volcano throws the nation's CO2 supply into chaos. Hop plants have terroir. Brace yourself for your most annoying beer geek to become even more insufferable.
Stone sells to Sapporo, the Modern Times Sale reverts to Maui and New Jersey embarks on some insanely restrictive beer laws. Jeremy and Tyler pause their summer break and trudge back into the Beer Cave in order to sort this mess out. Yep Stone is no longer independent and the Internets are in an uproar. Or, at least, fractionally more irrate than normal. Will Stone be okay? Will craft beer be okay? Will life on Earth be okay?!?! (Answers: Probably, yes and not long term) PLUS! The legal battle over Modern Times is over and the winner is... well, the original bidder. And, yeah, New Jersey enacts some new restrictions on breweries that melt the rational mind.
In their last episode before a long summer recess, Tyler and Jeremy explore a series of Kolsch both German and American-made. On the journey, they check in with the latest Modern Times Debacle, ruminate over the rise of the ferkin and discuss a long-forgotten ad campaign that nearly killed off the second-largest beer producer in America.
Who knew there could be something worse in a Coors Light can than Coors Light?!? Tyler and Jeremy delve into the mystery behind the latest Coors and Keystone recall and the Mystery of the Slime. PLUS! Beer Wars has come to an end. ABInbev triumphs and earns the right to say whatever they want about Miller Light. What does an increase in lawsuits mean for the industry? Bouy Bee Co collapses, sending cans down the Mighty Columbia And More!
Rumors are flying! Are Americans drinking too much? Have all of them stopped drinking all at once? Are they drinking nothing but hard seltzer? Are they actively throwing barrels of seltzer down the drain as they reach for a cold non-alcoholic? What exactly is happening out there? Jeremy and Tyler wade into the numbers to see what the trends and forces say about this upcoming summer. PLUS! The original brewer of pumpkin beer has just died. Exactly 50% of the podcast is sad. A brewer in Croatia becomes the first to brew beer with yeast harvested from the ocean. And beer made from recycled urine? Most of us stopped drinking Coors a long time ago. And More!
Maui Brewing steps forward as the first bidder for Modern Times. Jeremy and Tyler discuss what this means for the long-suffering brewery and its new (potential) Hawaiian masters. It turns out Brewdog's employee survey was less confidential than they let on. Yet another brick in the Great Wall of screwups. Minnesota's latest move in the continuing quest to make sensible beer laws. The Story of the man who invented the American Light Lager and his contribution to craft beer.
James Watt once again demonstrates an uncanny ability to fix any minor problem by turning into a major disaster. Jeremy and Tyler weigh in on this week's Brewdog dumpster fire. PLUS Beer fests are gearing up but can they overcome their spotty history? How beer fests are learning from the past to make these events safer for everyone. NFTs enter the craft beer scene and it's weirder than you might think. And the best beer in every state as told by the world's worst rating system.
Brewdog rolls out surprisingly generous compensation programs for all employees. Jeremy and Tyler parse out this shocking development and how it does nothing to address the actual problems Brewdog faces. PLUS! NCAA's new rules allow student-athletes to make money off their likeness but not by selling alcohol. If only there was a brewery that did all non-alcoholic beers that had an Athletic brand. Is the taproom a dying breed? What it takes to make a name for yourself in a competitive new market. Beer purchasing numbers begin to level out with a surprising twist for hard seltzer. And so much more!
It's the 100th episode of It's All Beer! To celebrate, we are talking about the last 100 episodes, our favorite stories, the most impactful moment, and how craft beer has changed during that time. From the first filing of the Stone Lawsuit to the shocking sale of Ballast Point, pickle beers, and exploding cans, this episode has it all. So sit back, grab something nice out of the cellar and join us as we stroll down memory lane.
Non-Alcoholic beer has come a long way since the dusty, neglected bottles of O'Doules kept in stores for the white-knuckle alcoholics. Jeremy and Tyler dive into a six-pack of near-beer and talk about the latest trend in craft beer. PLUS! The Brewdog pub that signaled the beginning of the biggest shitstorm in craft beer closes. The latest in the Brewdog saga. Seth Beer's homerun on National Beer Day! How would you celebrate? Guinness isn't brewed in Ireland? The Emerald Isle's iconic brewery settles a class action to the tune of... well one figure. And much more!
Tyler couldn't be here this week, but we have an episode anyway! During the course of our recording sessions, we often have a few too many stories. But, through the magic of editing, we have saved these stories for those times when time is not on our side. This week a new off-flavor A Wisconsin drunk overstays his welcome in a police station lobby And The Story of the Stovepipe
BrewDog sics its dogs on its accusers. Tyler and Jeremy unpack the latest allegations of intimidation from the brewery and what it might mean for their stellar IPO dreams. PLUS An 8 million dollar beer screw up in Las Vegas. Banks send Modern Times into receivership and possible doom. The latest numbers from the Brewers Association are less horrible than imagined.
Tyler and Jeremy are in mourning tonight. While drinking through the last six-pack from County Line Brewing, they ruminate on the rash of other closures and what the future of craft beer might hold PLUS! The thrilling conclusion to the Stone Saga! David beats Goliath but is it enough? Carlsburg and Heiniken pull out of Russia And a new beer that will allow you to drink and stave off climate change.
The Court Battle Between Molsen-Coors and Stone Brewing Heats up and Stone's very existence hangs in the balance! Tyler and Jeremy debate the ins and outs and in-betweens of the Beer Trial of the Century. PLUS! Modern Times executives address the League of Party Goers. What lies in store for this beleaguered brewery? Side pour beer is the hottest new thing. Why you shouldn't get bent out of shape over a glass fulla foam. And Untapped gives Charlotte another go after a disastrous beer fest in 2019.
The Stone/ Miller Coors lawsuit takes a dramatic turn. Tyler and Jeremy ponder Greg Koch's sorrow over social media's apparent confusion between Stone and Keystone. PLUS! The war in Ukraine causes more supply issues in craft beer. How some breweries are avoiding the pinch Sam Adams makes a beer for Tom Brady's retirement... only to have him come back from the dead. Cold IPAs are the latest fad. Are they here to stay?
Modern Times is considering a sale. Assuming there is a buyer. Jeremy and Tyler wade back into the troubles of this once iconic brewery and discuss what, if anything, someone might have to pay to keep it running. PLUS!! Modelo is the new king of the American craft beer market. How this relatively unknown brand rose to domination. Craft beer and the revolution. Craft beer prospers in Thailand despite crushing laws against it. And what makes a lifestyle brand?
The founders of Wasatch and Squatters move to reclaim some of their lost taprooms from the Monster Empire. Jeremy and Tyler discuss what this could mean for the Utah beer scene and the greater craft beer landscape.PLUS: The Great Chicago Fire of 2022 takes a beloved craft brewery. The neighborhood mourns and steps up to support.Sweetwater eyes an expansion into the Pacific NorthwestAnd breweries focusing on building a place for neurodiverse patrons and employees.
Modern Times high-tails it back to San Diego. Jeremy and Tyler discuss and debate the reasons behind the brewery's fall and what might be in store. PLUS An icon of the Portland brewing scene is set to ride into the sunset. Constellation teams up with Monster for another push into the craft beer market The trials of opening a brewery during the pandemic And more!
A beer festival that serves warm beer? I thought this was America!! Jeremy and Tyler delve into a strange new beer fad pulled from history. PLUS! Brewdogs are in hot water, and the stove gets turned up a notch. An update on Punks With Purpose Mississippi might have the worst beer laws in the country. A look at the tragic history of good beer in the Deep South And COVID kills Ye Olde Fighting Cock
The craft beer legend that screwed the pooch so bad that the BBC made a documentary about it. Jeremy and Tyler wade through the latest mess from Brewdog. Plus! Marin calls it quits after 33 years of brewing the beer AB Inbev's rolls out a new logo. And the chance to run a 300 year old pub and be a king. Who could wish for anything more?
The craft beer legend that screwed the pooch so bad that the BBC made a documentary about it. Jeremy and Tyler wade through the latest mess from Brewdog. Plus! Marin calls it quits after 33 years of brewing the beer AB Inbev's rolls out a new logo. And the chance to run a 300 year old pub and be a king. Who could wish for anything more?
Yet another acquisition?!?! Jeremy and Tyler dissect the Monster Energy Drinks' foray into the world of craft beer with the purchase of Oskar Blues and CanarchyPLUS!The forces and trends shaping the beer world in 2022Bells says goodbye to their founderThe crossroads of beer and paleontologyAnd a suggestion on how to spend your dry January
We're back from our Holiday break only to find our news box hath runneth over. Green Flash bought by Sweetwater's parent company, Tilray. St. Archer's brewery bought by Kings and Convicts. Uinta picked up by United States Beverage We cover it all in this episode.
Going out with a bang for 2021! We've got Jeff Paradis on the show. He's the founder of one of Idaho's newest breweries. Having just crested his one-year anniversary, Jeff talks to us about how a hobby inspired a buisness, the trials of opening a brewery in rual Idaho during a pandemic and his views about the craft beer industry's present and future.
One of the nation's largest can manufacturers are coming down hard on their customers. Jeremy and Tyler wade back into the supply chain issues and the hardships brought on by these new developments.PLUSWith the sale of Bells, New Holland is now Michigan's largest independent craft brewery. We spotlight this producer with probably the worlds weirdest flagship beer.Ever wanted to play a game on your beer label? Yeah we haven't either but now you can.And Sycamore brewing comes out with their latest holiday beer sure to offend 'that' person in every group.
A new episode of It's All Beer is Live! It's been a week since the big announcement that Bells was being sold to Kirin. Jeremy and Tyler dive deep into the history of the company and the future of craft beer. Plus! A new take on the mix pack keeps ABV in mind. Supply chains are screwed everywhere including in your pint glass. And A river of booze in Hawaii.
Breaking News! Bells officiall announced they are selling the buisness to Lion. Tyler and Jeremy scramble to figure out what just happened and what it means for the industry. PLUS: An archolocial dig into one of the oldest breweries in Oregon and the strange story behind it. Three new beer trends as seen in Tavour And rare beer seekers have a reason to hike to the top of the Empire State Building.
Sam Adams drops $10 Million gambling on an obscure Finnish cocktail. Tyler shines some light on flavored malt beverage market and Jeremy insults the nation of Finland. PLUS Sam Adams brews beer with hops shot into space. Is it as dumb as it sounds? Probably. And Vinepair asks bewers about their most overrated beer styles.
Florida Man can grow fresh hops! Jeremy and Tyler wander into the expantion of hop fields beyond the Pacific Northwest. PLUS! The Mikkeller Beer Festival goes off amid controversy of sexual harrasment, bullying and some inexplicable ad campaigns. Sam Adams dumps millions of cases of hard seltzer and the strange world of beer measurements.
It's a special episode of It's All Beer. Drew, the resident beer expert of the Diapers and Haircutz podcast is with us. We talk about the fallout from Hofbrau Haus, Founders and Boulevard, the craft beer industry's work toward greater inclusion, the East Coast beer landscape and, of course, geek the hell out over some beers.
A taproom of hard seltzer?!?!Our heroes stare into the bubbly, immersive abyss and wonder if they can somehow free trip to LA out of the deal.PLUS!Workers move to unionize Goose Island and they are laid off at the start of the pandemic. Coincidence? Yeah, probably not.The secret power of cartoons in beer marketing.And the strongest beers available in the world.
Climate change is ruining fresh hop season! Jeremy and Tyler ruminate on the effect wildfires in the West are having on this years hop harvest. PLUS! Millennials and hard seltzer team up to ruin a staple of undergrad life. Hop Valley celebrates the 20th anniversary of Zoolander... for some reason And the secrets of discontinued beer are revealed