American Craft Beer Week

As if you need another reason to get out there and drink good beer. Today is the start of American Craft Beer Week (May 11-17). The week puts the spotlight on small independent breweries producing less than 2 million barrels a year. Beer enthusiasts and enthusiasts in training are encouraged to support those smaller brewers. So, get out there and declare your beer Independence. Take a brewery tour, order a craft beer sampler at your favorite establishment, buy some cool brewery wear, have dinner at a local brew pub or better yet pick up a case or two. It's up to all of us to spread the word of craft beer.

For all you macro heads take a chance to find out what all the fuss is about. Don't get too crazy, ease into it. A nice craft pilsner (Victory Prima Pils), a session ale (Yards Brawler) or a wheat beer (Bell's Oberon) are all good ways to introduce yourself to the craft world. Hopefully, in due time, with the help of a few pints and friends who care you will overcome the macro grip. Then you to can sing the praises of real beer. Cheers!