Norfolk Brewery Thrives Despite Industry-Wide Closures
While 434 breweries closed nationwide last year, Norfolk's COVA Brewing just won Small Business of the Year. The secret? Two couples combined their dreams into one winning concept.
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One Oak Barrel's 30-Year Journey Through Craft Breweries
A single oak barrel has traveled to 56 American craft breweries over three decades, connecting the community through a shared tradition. Each brewery brands the barrel before passing it to the next stop on its never-ending tour.
New Orleans Brewery Hits 10 Years, $1M in Donations
Urban South Brewery is celebrating a decade of growth that turned a single taproom into a regional success story creating 50 jobs and donating over $1 million to New Orleans communities. The homegrown brewery proves businesses can scale nationally while staying rooted in local impact.
Budweiser Brewery Turns Wastewater Into Renewable Energy
A UK brewery is now powering itself with energy captured from its own wastewater, cutting gas use by up to 8%. The innovation shows how beer makers can transform industrial waste into clean fuel.
Jacksonville Brewery Raises $3K for First Responder Mental Health
A Jacksonville Beach brewery honors fallen firefighter Garrett Opper with a specialty beer that funds mental health support for first responders. The campaign has already raised thousands, with a local law firm matching donations dollar for dollar.
California Brewery Honors Youth Camp Founder with Hard Seltzer
A Manhattan Beach brewery is celebrating a local hero who's been changing kids' lives through surf camp for six years. The best part? Every sip of their new hard seltzer supports her mission.
Coast Guard Vet Saves Stabbing Victim at California Brewery
When a bleeding stranger walked into a San Diego brewery, a Coast Guard veteran's quick thinking stopped the worst from happening. His calm response turned a violent incident into a story of community care.
Charlotte Brewery Founder Rows 24,000 Meters for Cancer Care
A Charlotte brewery founder is turning grief into giving with a 24-hour rowing marathon that sends 100% of proceeds to local cancer survivors. Teams will gather March 7 to honor a beloved nurse who dedicated her life to helping others.
Vietnam Brewery Gets 200 Staff Running for Growth Culture
When nearly 200 Carlsberg Vietnam employees, including their entire leadership team, ran together at the Hue Marathon, they proved that company culture is built through action, not just strategy. The brewery has turned employee wellness into a competitive advantage.
Brewer Sets Record With 335 High-Fives in 60 Seconds
A Michigan brewery co-founder just broke the Guinness World Record for most high-fives in one minute, slapping hands with 335 people at his beer garden's celebration. The attempt came the same night his brewery was named the top beer garden in America.
Michigan Town Gets 4 Fast EV Chargers at Brewery Creek
Traverse City Light & Power just installed four fast chargers in Greilickville, making it easier than ever for electric vehicle owners to power up while exploring Northern Michigan's scenic M-22 corridor.
Nigeria's Second-Largest Brewer Turns N51B Profit
After seven grueling years of losses, International Breweries just posted a stunning N50.9 billion profit for 2025. The turnaround marks a new chapter for Nigeria's second-biggest beer maker and its Belgian parent company AB InBev.
Scientists Find Cure for Gut Condition That Makes You Drunk
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have discovered how to treat auto-brewery syndrome, a rare condition where gut bacteria turn food into alcohol and make people drunk without drinking. The breakthrough could help patients who've struggled for years with unexpected intoxication.
Brewer High-Fives 335 People in 60 Seconds for New Record
A Michigan brewery co-founder just smashed the Guinness World Record for most high-fives in one minute, slapping hands with 335 people at lightning speed. The celebration got even sweeter when his brewery was named the top beer garden in America.
Finnish Startup Cuts Industrial Emissions 90% With Sand
A Finnish company just proved you can store renewable energy in sand and turn it into fossil-free steam for factories. Their first industrial system at a brewery is slashing both carbon emissions and energy costs.
Heineken Turns Beer Waste Into Fertilizer, Cuts Emissions
A Mexican brewery is transforming leftover brewing materials into crop nutrients that help barley grow better while slashing carbon emissions. The innovation proves waste can become a powerful tool for fighting climate change.
200+ Pubs Ban Phones to Bring Back Real Conversation
A quirky British brewery empire is proving that ditching phones and technology can actually save pubs. With prices as low as £2.80 per pint and packed bars, Samuel Smith's 200 pubs show old-school rules still work.
Germany's Alcohol-Free Beer Sales Hit €700 Million
German breweries are riding a massive wave of interest in alcohol-free beer, with production now worth nearly €700 million as healthier drinking choices go mainstream. What started as a niche market has transformed into a booming industry that's reshaping the country's legendary beer culture.
122-Year-Old Yacht Races Again Before Museum Retirement
A historic yacht built in a London brewery in 1904 is competing in its possibly final race after surviving 122 years at sea. The lovingly restored Maritimo Katwinchar is chasing victory in Australia's second-oldest ocean race.
Finland Turns Food Waste Into Breakthrough Products
The University of Helsinki is leading a national project that transforms food industry byproducts into innovative new products. Researchers are finding sustainable ways to use brewery waste, dairy processing leftovers, and other food materials that typically go unused. #
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