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The Great American Beer Festival goes virtual in 2020

The Great American Beer Festival (GABF), one of America’s premier craft beer events that brings together thousands of people from all over the United States, announced that it would transition to a virtual festival in 2020. For those who have never been able to travel to Denver, Colorado for the gathering, this is an opportunity to capture some of the magic and enthusiasm of the festival without traveling outside the confines of your home state. While nothing can replace the opportunity to sample beers from small, local brewers around the U.S. under one roof, the Brewers Association has had to adjust to the curve balls that 2020 has thrown.  Continue reading...

Concrete Beach Brewing to close its doors and rebrand as Dogfish Miami

More news of breweries opening/ closing/ and making news today. This story out of Miami, where Boston Beer Company’s Concrete Beach Brewing announces that it will close its doors in order to rebrand and reimagine their space.
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From our start in 2014, up to recent days amidst an unprecedented global crisis since March, our mission was to brew and serve South Florida with the best craft beer possible. We accomplished that over the past six years – with the release of countless beers, several block parties, events, brewing awards, meaningful partnerships, giving back to our community, live music and art collaborations that bled our DNA. But most importantly, we established a true sense of family with the very people that make up our neighborhood and the greater city. ⁣
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In this bittersweet symphony, we are sad to announce that the Concrete Beach Brewery Social Hall will remain closed permanently. We’ve decided to shift gears towards nurturing our beloved Havana Lager, a beer you all have truly made ???? ???????????????????? ????????????????????????????????! We will focus on growing Havana Lager, offering both cans and draft at your favorite local spots. ⁣
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Regarding that open door… we couldn’t be more excited to officially welcome our off-centered family to the neighborhood!  Continue reading...