Beer News

Blue Moon ‘Craft Beer’ Suit in California against MillerCoors Tossed

MillerCoors LLC won the dismissal of a proposed class action lawsuit by a self-described beer aficionado who said the brewing giant tricked consumers into paying premium prices for Blue Moon by falsely portraying it as “craft beer.” U.S. District Judge …

California Governor Signs Beer Bikes Bill into Law

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill allowing beer bikes to operate on city streets. The governor’s office tweeted a photo of Brown signing the bill on a beer bike in Sacramento Sunday with his wife, Anne Gust Brown, and …

Michigan Bills Would Allow Beer on Pedal-Powered Trolleys

Michigan legislation that would allow passengers to drink beer or wine aboard pedal-powered trolleys isn’t getting unanimous support from people who shuttle people around town. Lawmakers have sent bills to Gov. Rick Snyder that would make drinks an option on …

Fat Tire Maker Says River Water Tainted By Colo. Wildfire

The maker of Fat Tire beer says it’s using a reserve water supply because the water in northern Colorado’s Poudre (POO’-der) River is tainted by a wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes in June. New Belgium Brewery objected when it …

National Beer Wholesalers Association Names BevCap as Program Manager

BevCap Management, LLC has been named the exclusive program manager for new insurance programs by the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA). The program for traditional guaranteed cost property and casualty and will be underwritten by SPARTA Insurance Co. It is …