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

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