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LATEST NEWS:
Statistics Show Craft Brewing Industry
at an All Time High
Key West Brewery and Ybor City Brew Up A
Deal
Minnesota Brewing has new CEO
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SPECIAL REPORT:
THE BRITISH ARE COMING! (Thank heaven!)
By
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COMPANY NOISE:
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. First Quarter 2002
Coors First Quarter Up 48 Percent Over 2001
Miller/Allied Domecq Launch Stolichnaya Citrona and
Sauza Diablo
New Century Brewing Gives Edison Light to Mullen
Sam Launches Light in Chicago
WARSTEINER – Win a Million Dollars Promotion!
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Statistics Show Craft Brewing Industry
at an All Time High
The U.S. craft brewing industry continued its growth in
2001, according to figures gathered by the Institute for Brewing Studies (IBS).
In 2001, the industry produced more than 6.2 million barrels
of craft beer in the United States.
This growth means the net volume gain for 2001 was 78,620 barrels
bringing the total U.S. craft brewing industry annual sales for 2001 to more
than $3.3 billion. This is a growth of 1.2 percent from 2000.
The IBS reports 994 brewpubs, 420 microbreweries and 44
regional specialty breweries in the United States in 2001.
The total craft and import beers sales show that the single
category of “higher price beer” increased from 13.03 percent to 13.86 percent
of the total beer market in 2001.
Total U.S. beer sales in barrels for 2001 were over 202
million, a 0.7 percent increase for the U.S. beer market from 2000.
Contact: Cindy Jones
Sales & Marketing Director
Association of Brewers
303.447.0816 x 144
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Key West Brewery and Ybor City Brew Up A
Deal
The
Florida Keys Keynoter reports that the Key West Brewery, in financial trouble
last year, will merge with the Ybor City Brewing Company and get a new lease on
life.
Key
West Brewery Chief Executive Officer Art Trotman said last week that the
company has merged with Ybor City Brewing Co. in Tampa to "market more
aggressively its two popular brands, Key West Ale and Key West Lager."
The
Rockland Key brewing site will be sold and the nine-member workforce will be
let go.
Ybor
City markets Ybor Gold, La Tropical and Hurricane Reef. Trotman has also
pointed out that the Tampa company has a "strong overseas partner."
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Minnesota Brewing has new CEO
MBC Holding Co., the
parent company of Minnesota Brewing Co., last week named Jim Freeman of
Collegeville, Pa., and board member of MBC Holding Co., the new CEO and chief
operating officer for the West Seventh Street brewery and Gopher State Ethanol
Plant.
Minnesota
Brewing Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February, raising questions
about its future. The brewery, which operates as a separate company although it
is controlled by MBC, is under Bankruptcy Court protection as it tries to bring
beer and malt bottling production back up to profitable levels following the
installation of new equipment.
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The
British are coming!
(Thank
heaven!)
April 30, 2002
by Kurt Epps, The
PubScout
The formal
invitation arrived in my mailbox on April 11. With typical British dignity, I
was invited to attend a special beer-tasting event at the British
Consulate-General in New York City a week hence. The only problem was that an
RSVP, secured by calling a special number, was required by April 12, so I had
to act with dispatch.
I
was very glad I did. Fourteen British Brewers, some well-known here and some
which should be, mounted a push to increase beer sales in the US. There are
some 1200 different beers brewed in Britain, and the promoters of the event
were bringing the unique tastes of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland to
American shores.
John
James, export manager for Bedford brewer Charles Wells, and Chairman of British
Beer Exports, the sponsoring organization, said, “Brewers large and small are
successfully working together to develop export markets for British beers in
America. The tastings help grow a market... Americans want to know about our
different beer styles and many visitors to the UK love visiting the British
pub. [They] want to try the beers they enjoyed on holiday or on a business trip
in their own country.”
If the
fourteen brewers who set up at the British Consulate have any say, Americans
will be able to do just that--and probably by as early as this summer.
Certainly
Brit beers have a special appeal to Americans (especially to this one), but it
remains to be seen how effectively the Brits can market--and more
importantly--deliver their product at its peak of freshness.
That
part of the equation is critical, because it will not be easy to maintain
quality control on a regular basis with 3000 miles of Atlantic Ocean to contend
with.
Many
of these delicious beers were beautiful to look at as well (Federation¹s Angel
Ale and High Level come immediately to mind), being housed in clear glass as
they were, but even though they will make the journey in closed cases, there is
no guarantee they will be treated with such care once here and in the hands of
those who will distribute and or sell them. That could spell disaster for the
whole mission.
That
bothers folks like Peter Scholey, Brakspear¹s brewer and a beer purist who
insisted that no self-respecting British brewer would dare offer a
cask-conditioned ale that was older than five weeks. "If we can¹t do it
properly," he intoned, "we shouldn¹t do it at all."
Scholey
(favorite American brew: Liberty Ale), whose wide array of products included a
visually- appealing (and superb -tasting) crock bottled Vintage Ale
(1999), complained that every single British beer he had tasted commercially
during his brief stay in New York was disappointingly bad, due mainly to
freshness flaws. Though professional courtesy precludes naming the bars that
served the substandard brews, the reader should know that one of New York¹s
most famous--and heavily patronized--beer bars was among them.
Though
America is already Britain¹s largest market, consuming 47% of all British beer
exports, the exporters and brewers hope to grab a significantly larger niche of
the US market.
My
first stop was at a table hosted by Hook Norton Brewery Co, Ltd. where I found
a delightful beer called Haymaker. A strong pale ale, it¹s a summer brew that
will be sure to win converts here in the U.S. Every beer writer that sampled it
sang its praises as well they should have, but it was only one of five that
this very interesting brewery had available. A floral, citrusy Generation was
also notable, as was Old Hooky, a reddish brown ale with a very nutty nose and
palate that played nicely off a subtle fruitiness. A Double Stout, revived in
1996 after a break of 79 years, was also a winner.
Working
in tandem with Hook Norton was Frederic Robinson Ltd., promoting three beers in
its line: Old Tom, a superb strong ale perfect for a fireside quaff on a wintry
night (and said to be one of MJ¹s favorites); Northern Glory, a fine beer which
the amiable Oliver Robinson touted as his “lawnmower beer.” Its sweetness and
maltiness seemed more apropos for a pub session for this Yank, who prefers
something on the crisper side after mowing the estate. There was also a
pleasant beer called Double Hop, which actually would tend to post-lawn duties
quite well.
Anyone
who has ever attended a tasting like this will tell you they have usually
intended to follow a "tasting plan," but the best laid plans of mice
and men "aft go agley." How could they not here, considering
that everywhere one turned, an exceptional British brew was calling to you?
Take
George Gale¹s table. The knowledgeable and effervescent Derek Lowe was pouring
super beers (if you¹ve never tasted his Jubilee, specially made in honor of the
Queen¹s birthday, you haven¹t lived) and holding forth on a variety of brewing
topics which attracted the faithful like a flame lures moths.
Besides
the Jubilee and his more recognizable--and 9%ABV-- Prize Old Ale, Lowe offered
Festival Mild, Conquest Ale Master Brew, Millennium Brew and HSB. Mainstream
American tastes being what they are, not every brew will find a target in the
US; but those who enjoy the complexities of finer beer should be happy when
these beers arrive.
Whatever
was left of my “plan” after the George Gale table followed only one major rule:
if you¹ve already had it, skip it and try something new to report on. That¹s
why I left the Boddington¹s table unvisited, an unthinkable act under normal
circumstances. Likewise, the Scottish and Newcastle display and the great beers
like Newcastle Brown, Beamish Stout and McEwan¹s.
And
while I eschewed the superb Old Speckled Hen and Abbot Ale at Greene King¹s
table, I did quaff a swallow or four of Ruddles County and Wexford Irish Cream
Ale (both wonderful). GK's IPA was MIA.
So
I ambled over to the table of a brewery I had not heard of named St. Peter¹s
Brewery, attracted as much by the name as by the unique, green apothecary-style
bottles that graced its table. The bottles, by the by, are American and
practically objects d¹arte.
Just
five years old, St. Peter¹s was reported to have created quite a stir in
Britain with its approach to marketing and with its move to bring wheat beers,
as well as herbal and fruit beers, into the British beer mainstream.
To that
end they offered a Lemon and Ginger Ale that was refreshingly interesting, but
I doubt it would attract a large market here in the US. (Although, you never
know. Who would¹ve thought that jamming a lime in the top of the bottle of a
watery beer to keep the flies away would turn into a full blown promotional
strategy and attract a cult following?)
The
company¹s crystal clear wheat beer was good, crisp and clean from start to
finish, but it has its work cut out for it if it hopes to supplant US and
German hefeweizens as a summer alternative. The brewery also offers a porter, a
golden ale, a cream stout and two organics--an English Ale and Best Bitter. It
also lists a grapefruit beer in its repertoire.
Speaking
of organics, this market now represents 10% of all exports and may be growing
in Britain as nearly every brewery had something organic in the marketing mix.
Brakspear¹s even had a Live Organic.
But
British beer guru Tim Hampson doesn¹t think the organics are ready to stage a
revolution just yet due to what he believes is the inferior quality of raw
materials that impact on taste. "It's a very small part of the market
share, but growing," Hampson admitted. "But I don¹t foresee a
significant market share for it."
I
sauntered over to chat with a familiar face. Ron Fischer of B. United was
supervising the pour of two J.W. Lees brews: Moonraker, a stunning
reddish-brown strong ale with a rich, malty character balanced by a dry, fruity
finish, and Harvest Ale (2001 Vintage), an 11.5% beauty augmented with
Calvados. “Incredible” doesn¹t do it justice.
Fuller¹s
was also an oft-visited table, offering five beers that included London Pride,
the standard-setting ESB, the IPA, the outstanding Porter and a special beer
called Vintage brought in for the occasion. Hank Stewart, Tim Hampson and I
enjoyed doing the Fuller¹s circuit as poured and critiqued by the knowledgeable
Fuller¹s rep.
Over
at the Wychwood display, which was the hands-down winner for artistic
presentation, I passed over the Hobgoblin (having had it on my list of
favorites for many years now), and opted for samples of the deliciously citrusy
Scarecrow (called Circle Master in Britain) and made with barley malt
direct from Prince Charles¹ farm in Gloucestershire. Fiddler¹s Elbow was a
wonderfully balanced brew hopped with Styrians and sporting a superb finish;
and Goliath, a ruby red treat for the eye, nose and palate, that was packaged
in a towering bottle befitting its name.
My
sensory lobes were so exhausted by the array of beers, that I could only wander
over to Harveys to have a go at the 8.1% Elizabethan Ale, a barleywine that
demonstrated the brewer¹s skill with a delightful balance of sweetness and malt
overlaid with a solid hop presence. I confess that I did not sample the Le
Coq¹s Imperial Extra Double Stout, so I will not render an opinion.
In
all, it was a delightful afternoon well spent amongst wonderful company,
including two comely lasses named Wendy and Sarah who represented a group
called Food from Britain. The women were most cordial and offered this
bit of news for those of you who follow food trends:
Watch out for Quorn.
You read right. Pronounced like “corn” and named for a town in England, it¹s a
“meat alternative” made from the protein of fermented fungi. The ladies dubbed
it "the tastiest form of evolution."
Kurt Epps and Food From Britain representatives.
In
fact, the only fault I found with the entire event was that the food, which
should have accompanied the tasting, came out too late. I suppose we should
count our blessings though. When I asked Wendy and Sarah where the food was,
Sarah responded with a sly smile, “This is a British beer event. There is no
food."
Good
thing she was kidding.
I didn¹t
want to discover how the beers went with Quorn.
©Kurt
E. Epps 2002 All rights reserved
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Posted as Received:
Glen Falconer, head brewer at the Wild Duck
Brewery in Eugene, Oregon, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2002.
Glen's contributions to craft brewing were considerable, particularly in the
creation of his distinctively hoppy beers. Glen embodied both the spirit of
Eugene brewing and the passion of the American craft brewer. Glen's dynamic
personality, joy of life, and innovative work has enriched the lives of all who
knew him. His passing is a great loss to everyone who loves great beer.
We ask all members and friends of the craft brewing community to raise a toast
to Glen on Friday, April 26, at 6:00 p.m. PST.
Here's to you, Glen - our true brother in beer.
Alan Moen
Editor
Northwest Brewing News
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COMPANY
NOISE:
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August A. Busch III, Chairman of the Board and President of
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (NYSE:BUD) announced record first quarter sales
and earnings at the company's annual meeting of shareholders in St. Charles,
Missouri.
Strong growth in domestic revenue per barrel drove
significantly enhanced profit margins. Domestic revenue per barrel grew 3.8
percent in the first quarter 2002 vs. the first quarter 2001. This growth
reflects the continued favorable pricing environment and the introduction of
Bacardi Silver. Revenue per barrel has now increased by 2 percent or more for
fourteen consecutive quarters, including increases of over 2.5 percent for the
last seven quarters.
Domestic beer sales-to-wholesalers increased 1.4 percent for
the first quarter of 2002 vs. the first quarter 2001. Wholesaler sales-to-retailers
volume was up 2.1 percent in the first quarter vs. 2001 on a comparable selling
day adjusted basis.
POSTED SALES RESULTS
Anheuser-Busch reported domestic beer sales to wholesalers
of 24.6 million barrels, an increase of 1.4 percent for the first quarter 2002
compared to the first quarter 2001. The increase was led by Bud Family sales.
International Anheuser-Busch brand beer volume for the first
quarter 2002 was 1.7 million barrels, an increase of 7.1 percent, compared to
the first quarter 2001, primarily due to increases in China and the United
Kingdom.
CONTACT:
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. http://www.anheuser-busch.com
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The Associated Press reports that Adolph Coors Co. posted a
48 percent rise in net income for the first quarter of 2002, including earnings
from the British brewer Carling, acquired earlier this year.
Domestic beer sales have been nearly flat, but the company
reported $739.3 million in net sales, up from $543.7 million a year ago. The
latest figure includes $194.3 million from its Europe segment.
W. Leo Kiely III, chief executive officer of Coors Brewing
Co. said that although U.S. volume figures were flat brand building would
remain the focus of their efforts.
Coors on the Net: http://www.coors.com
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Miller Brewing Company and Allied Domecq PLC. announced the
regional debut of Stolichnaya Citrona, a malt beverage with a crisp blend of
citrus and other natural flavors. Available in 6-pack and 12-pack bottles, as
well as 24-bottle cases, Stolichnaya Citrona will begin to be sold in select
states this week and be available in all states by June 3.
In early May, Sauza Diablo, the second flavored malt
beverage created by the two companies, will hit retail shelves in the same
regional markets. Diablo uses citrus flavors to create a refreshing beverage
appealing to legal drinking age consumers. Sauza Diablo will be available in
every state by June 3.
Both Stolichnaya Citrona and Sauza Diablo are brewed,
distributed and marketed by Miller Brewing in the United States. Each contains
five-percent alcohol by volume, approximately the same as most beers and other
malt beverages.
On the Web - Allied Domecq - www.allieddomecq.com .
On the Web - Miller Brewing Company - www.MillerLite.com .
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Century Brewing Company, brewers of Edison Light Beer,
recently awarded its advertising and public relations account to Mullen. The
account will be handled out of the agency's Wenham, MA office. Billings are
undisclosed.
New Century Brewing introduced Edison to New England in fall
2001. Currently available in over 10 states, national distribution is planned by
the end of 2002.
New Century Brewing web contact: www.edisonbeer.com.
Mullen web contacts: www.mullen.com.
Ann Shannon, 978/468-8940 / ann.shannon@mullen.com
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Jim Koch is launching Sam Adams Light(TM) this month in
Chicago and its suburbs.
The light beer segment has been marked by dramatic growth in
volume in recent years, but not by growth in quality or variety. Seen as a
growing sector, light beer has stimulated the beer industry in an otherwise
flat market. According to 2002
ACNielsen data, from 1993 to 2001 the light beer category increased its overall
U.S. beer market share by more than nine points to 45 percent. ACNielsen also
reported that domestic light beers represented about 95% of light beer volume
in 2001.
Bottles of Sam Adams Light will begin appearing in Chicago
bars and restaurants beginning April 29 and in stores in six and 12 packs
beginning on June 10. Chicago joins all of New England; Columbus, Ohio;
Phoenix, Arizona; and San Diego, California as Sam Light test markets.
For more information, visit the web site at www.samadams.com
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From May
through July, on- and off-premise locations selling Warsteiner invite customers
to enter Serve Up a Warsteiner sweepstakes and win an all expense paid trip to
the Tennis Masters Cincinnati (ATP-Association of Tennis Professionals) finals
on August 11th. Warsteiner’s Grand
Prize winner also has the opportunity to serve on the tournament court prior to
the finals match, and may walk away a millionaire.
Off-premise is supported with case cards, sweepstakes entry
forms and table tents. On-premise, life size, tennis player stand ups, along
with indoor tennis balls and racquets will serve as promotional props.
Warsteiner Importers Agency, Inc.
imports a full range of premium beers, including Warsteiner Premium Verum,
Warsteiner Premium Dunkel, Warsteiner Premium Fresh Non-Alcoholic, Isenbeck
Premium Dark and now Frankenheim Alt - German Brown Ale and Konig Ludwig Weiss
- Royal Bavarian Hefe-Weizen. For more
information about WIA brands, call 513-942-9872
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American Distiller
will promote distilling and discussion concerning Whisky,
Malt Whisky, Blended Scotch Whisky, Bourbon, Rye Whisky, Vodka, Gin, Grappa,
Eau de Vie, Schnapps, Calvados, Apple Brandy, Apple Jack, Liqueur, Cognac,
Armagnac, Rum, Tequila, Cordials, Perfumes, Tinctures, Distillation, Pot
Stills, Column Stills, Coffey Stills, and Aroma Therapy. American Distiller is
the journal of the American Distilling Institute.
It is published bi-weekly as an electronic
newsletter in PDF file format, and emailed to all ADI members and A-D
subscribers. A printed and mailed version of the newsletter is available for an
additional fee. The ADI is the collective voice of the new generation of
progressive beverage, medical and aromatic distillers, and is dedicated to the
mission of disseminating professional information on the distilling process.
The ADI has filed for a designation as a 501(c) Non Profit Corporation. Please
visit our Web site at www.americandistiller.com
.
Chairman
Bill Owens
Board of Directors
Stephen McCarthy
Clear Creek Distillery
Lance Winter
St. George Distillery
Lewis Harsanyi
Euroholding, Inc.
The American Distilling Institute
Box 510, Hayward, CA94541, USA
510-538-9500 • 510-538-7644 fax
To join: (800) 646-2701
Bill Owens, President
Karen Dolan, Vice-President
Steve Costello, Secretary/Treasurer
Alan Moen, Editor
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EVENTS:
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June 20 - 22, 2002 at the "Beer Friendly" Wilson
World Hotel in Irving, TX.
The 2002 “Big Texas Toast” conference will be a fun,
educational gathering designed
to enhance home brewers’ brewing skills and knowledge and
increase home brewing camaraderie.
Event Highlights:
*Last-round judging of the National Homebrew Competition
*Three days of home brewing lectures and seminars
*Nightly events featuring beer made from clubs across the
United States.
Share good 'ole times and homebrews in Texas!
contact
the Association of Brewers at 888.822.6273 or
+1.303.447.8016 for more information.
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Boston Beer Summit 2002 - May 11th, 2002
Boston, MA – Join thousands of beer lovers as 50+ breweries unleash 200+
types of beers to tantalize the palate and fill The Castle at Park Plaza
in downtown Boston for the 2nd Annual Boston Beer Summit on Saturday,
May 11th, 2002.
Two sessions are available, an afternoon session from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
and an evening session starting at 6:00pm, with doors closing at
10:00pm. Ticket prices are $25 in advance or $30 at the door, and are
available now on-line @ http://www.beersummit.com, or at listed local
breweries. Each ticket holder will receive a 4oz sampler glass, with a
10 complimentary tokens redeemable for a 4oz sample, per token. Local
food and live music by The Resophonics will also be available.
All attendees must be 21 or older with a valid ID.
This year’s Beer Summit will benefit The GIFT (Giving Inspiration for
Tomorrow) Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting
and empowering charitable groups throughout the United States. For more
information on GIFT visit http://www.thegiftfoundation.org.
For a complete list of brewers and beers attending this year's event
visit http://www.beersummit.com
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Taste of the Midwest - 16th Annual Great
Olin-Turville Park, Madison, WI
10 August
2002 1-6pm
North
America's second longest running craft beer festival is
presented
by the Madison Home brewers and Tasters Guild and
features
about 500 different beers from 100 of the Midwest's
brewpubs,
micros, and regional breweries served in a beautiful
lakeside
park setting. Tickets, which go on sale
on May 1, are
only $20
and must be purchased well in advance.
No tickets are
sold at the
gate. Your ticket entitles you to a
beautiful
commemorative
glass, a detailed program book, and as many
two-ounce
samples as you can responsibly taste--no steeenkin'
pay-per-sample
tickets like many other festivals, because we
don't want
to deter our patrons from trying unfamiliar beer
styles.
Food from
local restaurants is available for purchase onsite,
and festive
musical entertainment is provided by strolling
musicians.
Be sure to book your hotel rooms well in advance because of
a
conflict with another large event visiting Madison on our
long-established
festival
weekend.
If you need
assistance with hotel availability,
contact
Toni Kraft at Kraft@mail.visitmadison.com.
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4 -- Zymurgist Borealis National Homebrew Day Celebration - Fairbanks, AK, Scott Stihler - 907- 474-2138. Contact: stihlerunits@mosquitonet.com
11 - Boston Beer Summit 2002, The Castle at Park Plaza, Boston, MA Contact: http://www.beersummit.com
20 - 22 – 2002 American Home brewers Association 2002 “Big
Texas Toast” National Home brewers Conference, Wilson World Hotel, Irving, TX,
Information: on the Web: http://hbd.org/nhc2002/index.htm or Call the Association of Brewers:
888.822.6273 or +1.303.447.8016.
26 - 28 -- 2002 Oregon Brewers Festival, Portland, OR.
13 – E.T. Barnette Homebrew Competition, Fox, AK.
Information: http://www.mosquitonet.com/~stihlerunits/ScottsDen/Beer/Events/Events.html
10 – 16th
Annual Great Taste of The Midwest, Olin-Turville Park, Madison, WI
7 – 8 -- Tavern Days Celebration, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 800-656-1212;
Contact: http://www.belgianexperts.com/
13 –15 – 10th Annual Oktoberfest/MacTarnahan's
Brewing. Contact: www.macsbeer.com,
503-226-7623
21 - October 6 --2002 Oktoberfest Munich, Munich, -
Germany
21 – All About Beer
Magazine's 7th Annual World Beer Festival, Durham, NC. Contact: http://www.allaboutbeer.com/wbf
26 - Beer 2001, Brussels, Belgium, 32 (0) 2 474 85 38;
Contact: http://www.beerexportexhibition.com/
3 – 5 -- Great American Beer Festival, Denver, CO, 303-447-0816;
Contact: http://www.beertown.org/
18 – 20 -- MBAA Annual Convention, Austin, TX, 414-774-8558;
Contact: http://www.mbaa.com/
8 – 9 -- The 6th Annual Great Northeast Beer & Cider Competition/ 9th Annual Great Northeast International Beer Fest, Providence, RI.
Contact: Competition Director: Gregg Glaser, 203-834-0800;
Contact: gregg@yankeebrew.com
Festivals of America: Maury Ryan, 401-272-0980;
Contact: ryan@lovecraft.com
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