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(MN) Hensley Beverage brings Surly Brewing Co. to new markets in Arizona

Minnesota’s legendary craft brewery expands its distribution footprint to Arizona this October, thanks to a partnership with Hensley Beverage. “We’ve been hoping to introduce Surly to the Arizona market for the last few years,” said Bob Repp, vice president of sales, Surly Brewing Co. “The stars finally aligned, and we’re thrilled to set up shop across the state.”

Beer Serves America data referenced in beer education story

Later this month, the St. Louis Brewers Heritage Foundation will host a discussion focusing on educating people on all aspects of the industry, including distribution. A story on the panel discussion cites NBWA’s Beer Serves America data suggesting that the beer industry is responsible for more than 2 million jobs.

New Belgium Brewing announces sale to international beer conglomerate

Through all the sales of craft breweries to massive beer conglomerates in recent years, New Belgium Brewing appeared ready to hold out, after establishing an employee-ownership structure that was roundly praised and even copied in the industry. In the end, though, the different route led Fat Tire to the same destination as other craft breweries that grew too large to do it on their own.

Toxic algae is ruining our lakes. The solution: beer.

According to Outside’s AC Shilton, a researcher at the University of Maryland thinks we may be able to recycle beer waste into a powerful algae-fighting tool to protect lakes around the country.

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