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...
WELCOME The first half of 2020 has definitely been interesting. BOB is so proud of the craft beer community for their perseverance during these challenging times. We know that many of you have adapted your business models and have worked around the clock to maintain your business. During this time, BOB is here to support your business. All of our...
With the official beginning of summer just around the corner, many of BOB’s craft beer friends have their summer seasonal beers available. BOB wanted to share some highly recommended craft beer summer seasonals that are perfect for your bonfire or backyard BBQ. If you are in the right location near these awesome breweries, I hope you’ll take a minute to...
Craft brewers are all about the communities in which they live and work. We’ve all read countless stories of how America’s craft breweries are some of the most giving people in the world. With more than 8,000 breweries rooted in communities across the country, now more than ever, they need our support. According to a poll conducted by the Brewers...
WELCOME Along with the rest of the craft beer community, BOB is saddened by the cancellation of this year's Craft Brewers Conference. We will miss you all this year, but will see you in sunny San Diego next year. During these trying times, BOB is deeply concerned about the impact this pandemic may have on you, your community and your...
December 2019 Newsletter WELCOME What an exciting year 2019 has been for BOB! Whether we ran into each other at the Sustainable Brewing & Packaging event, the Craft Brewers Conference or a Guild Conference, it’s been a pleasure working (and drinking beer) with you. BOB can’t wait to see what’s in store for the craft beer industry next year! Cheers...
September 2019 Newsletter WELCOME Since we last spoke, BOB has been busy enjoying craft beer at some amazing festivals around the U.S. Even though summer is coming to an end, BOB is looking forward to checking out some fall beer festivals. BOB is excited to see what the remainder of 2019 holds and is looking forward to working alongside all...
Happy Labor Day weekend! This year marks the 125th anniversary of Labor Day being celebrated as a national holiday. In 1984, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday. For many Americans, people associate Labor Day with the end of summer and the often debated “when to stop wearing white.”...
