Now that Halloween is over, many people are transitioning straight to Christmas. For many adults, we look forward to those amazing Christmas beers from our favorite craft breweries. Christmas beers are a true delight to drink and you can find these on store shelves now. They are flavorful without being overpowering and they are guaranteed to please your palette. ‘Tis...

With Fall just around the corner, I can’t help but think about Oktoberfest beer. Oktoberfest is the world's largest beer festival, held annually in Munich, Germany. It is a 16- to 18-day folk festival running from mid- or late-September to the first Sunday in October, with more than six million people from around the world attending the event every year...

By: Lauren Wineman This summer let’s take a break and tailgate. Whether it’s a Pilsner, a Lager or another style, kick back and relax with your favorite craft beer. The flavor of the beers you choose should be able to stand up, but not overwhelm the foods you pair with them. When tailgating, there’s usually plenty of food to come...

WELCOME After an entire year of ever-changing circumstances and challenges, BOB is hopeful for new opportunities that 2021 will bring to the craft beer industry. Craft brewers have a reputation for compassion and resilience, and BOB loves seeing you find ways to celebrate victories, no matter how small they may be, right now. BOB is hopeful for the return of...

More than 2,000 years ago, the first glass bottles and jars were made. Since that time, glass has continued to evolve, but the many virtues have remained. As consumers look to environmentally-friendly packaging during the pandemic, breweries are introducing craft beer in glass bottles for the first time and using larger format packaging to support to-go business models. Bell’s Hopslam...

WELCOME 2020 has been one for the books! Despite all of the unpredictable moments of the year, BOB wanted to reminisce on some highlights, and to thank you for being a part of our adventures. BOB's Top Five Moments from 2020: 1. Supporting beer-to-go business by supplying breweries with Growlers during the pandemic. 2. Supporting the first-ever virtual GABF. 3...

As 2020 comes to a close, BOB wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support. As a token of our appreciation, please enjoy 10% off glass bottles now through the end of the year. Wishing you and yours all the best and sending you the warmest wishes this holiday season. BOB

WELCOME What a crazy year 2020 has been so far. Yet, the craft brewing community continues to amaze us all by altering their business models to adapt to the ever-changing market conditions. We applaud your work during these trying times and are looking forward to the day when we can exchange a handshake or raise a glass together. Until then...

2020 has been quite a year, so why not treat yourself to some great American beer this October? The 38th annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF), the premier U.S. beer festival and competition, will look a little different this year as it moves online. It will include a two-day online experience Oct. 16-17, exclusively for GABF passport holders. The sessions...

In mid-March, growing concern over the COVID-19 pandemic forced breweries into a difficult corner, as states issued orders closing taprooms across the country. Then, almost as quickly as some states started to reopen, a growing number of states began pausing plans to reopen or re-imposing restrictions previously lifted, amid rising positive coronavirus cases. These past several months have challenged breweries...