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Anheuser-Busch Taking Over Goose Island

Evann Gastaldo — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:50:31 CDT

Chicago-based brewing company Goose Island will be taken over by Anheuser-Busch, the companies announced today. Goose Island beers are "the hometown pride of Chicagoans,” says Anheuser-Busch's president in a statement; in particular, the company is known for its 312 Urban Wheat Ale. Anheuser-Busch will buy a 58% stake in Goose...

Six Good American Gins

Harry Kimball — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:04:01 CDT

Gin has always been the province of the British, but some American distilleries hold their own. Clay Risen takes a look at US bottles worth tasting in the Atlantic . Seagram's Extra Dry: Yeah, it's a mass-market gin, but it's "easily the most drinkable as a straight sip, with a floral...

'King of Beers' Gets a Taste of Own Medicine

Kevin Spak — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:40:43 CDT

Anyone who thinks InBev’s buyout of Budweiser represents the end of American beer needs a history lesson, writes Edward McClelland in Salon. Budweiser became the “King of Beers” by killing every other heir to the throne. In 1960, America had 175 traditional, regional breweries, making lagers just like Bud. Anheuser-Busch...

Summer's Best Craft Beers

Drew Nelles — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:59:02 CDT

Sick of the bland beer everyone else is drinking? As summer officially kicks off, William Brand pours a frosty glass of small-but-mighty suds suggestions in the San Jose Mercury News : Alaskan Summer Ale (Alaskan Brewing): This gold-medal-winning Juneau native makes an excellent thirst-quencher, in the Kolsch style you might've savored...

Bottoms Up! It’s Beer Fest Time

Becky Dalzell — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:37:00 CDT

They can’t promise German sausage or bonneted barmaids, but North American beer festivals pour pint after pint of terrific local brews. Portfolio lists the best in fests, from now through October. Mondial de la Bière (May 28-June 1): Try beer, cider, mead, and cheese over 5 days in Montreal. Oregon...

Beer Prices Are Hopping Up

Ambreen Ali — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:07:00 CST

Wine's not the only drink that can have a bad year. Beer guzzlers should expect the price of craft brews to rise as much as $1 per six-pack in the coming months, because crucial ingredients—right down to the glass bottle—are more expensive, reports the San Jose Mercury News...