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Why Craft Brewers Are Migrating From Cities to Suburbs

Imbibe Magazine

While urban and rural breweries saw production volumes drop 4 and 5 percent, respectively, from 2022 to 2023, according to the Brewers Association, suburban craft breweries stayed flat by bubbling up close to homes. The brewery, which opened in 2023, has also offered a brunch with actors dressed like Disney princesses.

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Every Voodoo Ranger IPA, Tasted and Ranked

VinePair

Then came the now-infamous Voodoo Ranger, a rebrand of the brand’s Ranger IPA. The original 2017 line consisted of just two beers: the Voodoo Ranger IPA and Imperial IPA. A third expression, the Juicy Haze IPA, rolled out a year later. Voodoo Ranger Electric Thunderclap IPA ABV: 7.5%

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Review: Deschutes Brewery Late 2023 Releases

Drinkhacker

At the end of 2023, Oregon’s Deschutes dropped a handful of new (and re-) releases, including the re-revamped version of its highly prized Dissident sour, tasted here next to a vintage version of the same beer from 2019, the last time it was made from this recipe. Let’s check them out. Only one way to find out. Still 6.4%

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We Asked 22 Brewers: What’s the Best New Beer of 2023?

VinePair

In a year when some breweries closed and others bought golf courses , when hazy IPAs matured and New Jersey‘s governor did exactly the opposite, a cornucopia of new beers came out (and promptly got checked in). So, what new brews impressed and refreshed in 2023? A ray of hope shining through the haze.

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Review: New Belgium Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale (2023)

Drinkhacker

As was the case with the 2022 release , New Belgium’s 2023 Oakspire bottling is barrel aged in Four Roses casks, a decidedly minimal departure compared to previous years’ shifts. Here we find a brew with an ample bourbonness to it, though unlike many barrel-aged beers, it’s never heavy or overbearing.

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The Highest-Rated Beer in Every State (2024) [MAP]

VinePair

2023 was a tough year for the American brewing industry, with overall beer production and imports down 5 percent year-over-year. Census population statistics, stateside drinkers of legal age purchased an estimated 24 gallons of beer, malt-based beverages, and cider per person in 2023. According to beer shipment data and U.S.

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BREAKING: Lagunitas Chicago Production Facility to Shutter

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

The taproom’s birds-eye-view onto the brewing and packaging space was a unique way of “touring” the facility along catwalks with pints of IPA, Lil’ Sumpin’ Sumpin’ and Lagunitas Sucks. A view of the two massive brewhouses at Lagunitas Chicago.