Non-alcoholic beer keeps taking up more space in the beer industry, apple-flavored beer sales are climbing, and Garage Beer is joining the apple beer trend. The new Craft Beer Republic episode, "Fish Tank Beer," also gets into Lawson's new NA IPA, a non-alcoholic Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy, an oyster stout that tastes suspiciously like pet-store fish water, and a Florida traffic stop involving 34 open White Claw cans. Non-Alcoholic Beer Keeps Expanding Molson Coors is prepar

Stone Brewing's production exit from Escondido, the ongoing sale of Rogue Ales intellectual property, a unionization effort at the Sam Adams Boston Brewery, and a $10 million gold discovery beneath a former brewery lead the latest Craft Beer Republic episode. Greg and Flex also get into changes at 14 Cannons, a particularly unusual beer origin story, and two IPA reviews. The new episode, "Bad Beer, Great Wi-Fi," pairs current craft beer industry news with a look at Bitrate Fl

Craft Beer Republic's new episode, "Kegs in the Sun," covers brewery news involving Terrapin Brewing Company and Tilray Brands, new fall beer releases from Boston Beer, and tasting room closures at JuneShine. Greg and Flex also get into fruited IPAs, questionable keg storage, and two very different 8% double IPAs. Tilray Brands to Move Brewing Out of Terrapin's Athens Facility Tilray Brands plans to shift brewing operations away from Terrapin Brewing Company's 100,000-square-

Craft Beer Republic's new episode, "Band-Aid Beer Science," covers the 2026 Goose Island Bourbon County lineup, a 160-year-old stash of Guinness recovered from a shipwreck, and the arrival of a non-alcoholic Pumpkinhead. Greg and Flex also get into Jester King's smoky mushroom beer, while a questionable can from Brewery X turns into an impromptu beer experiment. Goose Island Bourbon County 2026 Goes to Dessert Goose Island's 2026 Bourbon County lineup is part of this week's c

A new episode of the Craft Beer Republic podcast is available now, with Greg and Flex discussing the 21st Amendment tax settlement, Evil Genius Beer Company's acquisition of the brewery's brand rights, new Gen Z drinking data, and a ranch dressing cream ale headed to the Minnesota State Fair. The episode, titled The Hemporer's New Beer, also includes an aggressively skunky New Belgium beer story, an expired hazy IPA purchase, and an unexpected redemption for a WeldWerks Brewi

Ballast Point Brewing faces an ownership dispute that could affect brewery operations, while BrewDog co-founder James Watt has reportedly submitted another offer to buy back the company. The latest Craft Beer Republic episode also covers The Lost Abbey's fifth taproom, an unusual cicada beer, and new legal trouble for former NFL quarterback Tony Romo. Greg and Flex also review Lawson's Finest Liquids Sip of Sunshine and North Coast Brewing Scrimshaw Pilsner, two established c

Major Craft Beer Stories This Week Several notable craft beer stories surfaced this week, including Deschutes Brewery ending production of Costco's Kirkland Signature beers, New Belgium bringing back its Voodoo Ranger Tanker Tour, and Denver's Copper Kettle Brewing asking customers for help covering the costs of closing its taproom. The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic also explores Alaska's unique brewery drinking laws while reviewing new beers from Tarantula Hill Brewi

Another difficult week for craft beer Ballast Point is closing another taproom, Untitled Art is ending operations after nearly a decade, and Anchor Brewing continues inching toward what could finally be a return. Those stories headline this week's craft beer news and set the stage for the latest episode of Craft Beer Republic. Greg and Flex also compare brewery road trips, review two collaboration IPAs, revisit one of the strangest beers ever brewed, and somehow end up talkin

Craft Beer News: Brewery Acquisitions, Stadium Beer Sales, and Tilray's World Cup Promotion The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic covers several notable stories across the craft beer industry, including Atwater Brewery returning to its former owner, Iowa State expanding alcohol sales at athletic events, and Tilray launching a World Cup promotion centered around free beer. Greg and Flex also review beers from Fidens Brewing and Definitive Brewing while sharing stories from

Lost Coast Brewing Enters the Market After Nearly Four Decades One of California's longest-running craft breweries could soon have new ownership. During this week's Craft Beer Republic episode, Greg and Flex discuss news that Lost Coast Brewing founder Barbara Groom is seeking a buyer as she prepares for retirement after leading the Eureka brewery for 37 years. Lost Coast Brewing opened its original brewpub in 1989 before expanding into a 75,000-square-foot production brewery

Double Dry Hopped Pliny, New Glarus, and Mug Club Ideas Take Center Stage The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic covers a mix of craft beer travel, notable beer releases, and beer industry stories. Flex reports back from a visit to New Glarus Brewing in Wisconsin, while Greg discovers Double Dry Hopped Pliny on draft in San Francisco and comes away with a renewed appreciation for the beer. The episode also includes a discussion about modern mug clubs and what breweries can

Vermont Brewery Self-Distribution Bill Nears Approval One of the biggest craft beer industry stories discussed in this episode is Vermont's move toward expanded brewery self-distribution rights. The Vermont Senate approved legislation that would allow breweries producing malt beverages to self-distribute up to 3,000 barrels under their existing manufacturing licenses. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor Phil Scott. Current Vermont law allows self-distribution only t

Craft Beer News, Brewery Closures, and One Very Icelandic Beer Craft Beer Republic returns with a new episode covering several corners of the beer industry, including regional craft brewery production trends, the closure of Atrevida Beer Company in Colorado Springs, James Watt's post-BrewDog venture, and an Icelandic beer made with whale testicles smoked over sheep dung. Greg and Flex also talk through fresh beer at Total Wine, the continuing problem of old craft beer sitting

Schlitz Hiatus, Free Beer Promotions, and Craft Beer Horror Stories The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic covers several notable beer industry topics, including Pabst Brewing Company’s decision to place Schlitz Premium on hiatus, the return of free beer promotions at Busch Gardens, and ongoing discussions about beer quality and freshness. Hosts Greg and Flex, joined by Steph from the Utah Brewers Guild, discuss stale craft beer inventory, memorable drain pours, barrel-age

The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic covers several ongoing shifts in the craft beer industry, including the possible return of Anchor Brewing, changing consumer preferences around beer styles, and continued discussion around how breweries market themselves after the post-pandemic boom years. Greg and Flex are joined by Utah Brewers Guild Executive Director Steph, who offers perspective on how breweries and guilds are adapting as the industry moves away from the extreme

The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic covers several recent craft beer and beer industry stories, including George Clooney’s investment in Crazy Mountain Beer, the return of Keystone Ice, and Molson Coors launching Keystone Light Apple ahead of Memorial Day. Greg and Flex also spend part of the episode discussing a Trader Joe’s exclusive imperial golden ale that quickly became one of the most aggressively disliked beers reviewed on the show. The episode also includes list

Lord Hobo Brewing and Lone Pine Brewing are preparing to shift production to Isle Brewers Guild in Rhode Island, adding another example to the growing trend of contract brewing in the craft beer industry. Craft Beer Republic also covers New Belgium Brewing bringing back the original Fat Tire recipe, Michelob Ultra becoming the top draft beer on Cinco de Mayo, and Boston Beer Company launching 15% ABV “electric coolers” in glow-in-the-dark plastic light bulb containers. The ep

The latest episode of Craft Beer Republic focuses heavily on recent craft beer industry news, including Sierra Nevada overtaking Boston Beer Company in the Brewers Association’s 2025 Top 50 rankings. The episode also touches on brewery consolidation, hazy IPA trends, regional craft beer travel, and several beer culture stories involving pregaming, taproom experiences, and a listener-submitted IPA flaw horror story. Sierra Nevada Moves Ahead of Boston Beer in Brewers Associati

Craft Beer Podcast: Stone Brewing Acquisition, World Beer Cup Winners, and Industry Shakeups A new episode of the Craft Beer Republic podcast is now live, covering some of the biggest stories in the craft beer industry right now, including the Stone Brewing acquisition, World Beer Cup results, and the return of 21st Amendment to distribution. This week’s episode, titled “Flex vs Corporate Beer Lady,” mixes major beer industry news with the kind of real-world brewery and beer

A new episode of Craft Beer Republic is out now, and this one hits a little bit of everything. Flex officially ends his sober streak, Greg gets called out by a listener for being a “beer snob,” and somehow the conversation lands on cheap beers at The Masters and beer made from chewed corn. If you’re into craft beer podcasts , honest beer reviews, and the kind of conversations that feel like they’re happening at your local brewery, this episode delivers. Flex Breaks His Strea