American Craft Beer Week May 14-20, 2012—Updates
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From craft beer.com:
The craft beer nation is prepping to celebrate American Craft Beer Week, The Mother of all Beer Weeks, May 14-20. American Craft Beer Week® (ACBW) invites breweries, beer wholesalers, retailers, media and craft beer fans to join in the country’s craft beer revolution by celebrating with the ABBW events featured on CraftBeer.com.
“Last year, all fifty states held official celebrations to hoist a glass to America’s small and independent craft brewers,” said Julia Herz of CraftBeer.com, producers of ACBW. “As the excitement for craft-brewed beer continues to grow, our goal is to list even more events in each state in 2012.”
With more breweries, beers and events to commemorate the week, a savvy craft beer enthusiast needs help keeping track of their favorite beers. That’s why ACBW will once again team up with Untappd.com to provide a special badge so you can socially share the craft beers you’ve enjoyed.
“At Untappd, it’s our goal to encourage our users to explore the world of beer," said Untappd’s co-founder, Tim Mather. "There are so many amazing breweries out there that it’s nearly impossible to know about them all. That’s where the power of Untappd comes in. The best recommendations and discoveries often come from your friends, which is why sharing is a key component and the heart of Untappd. We’re honored to bring you a special badge for American Craft Beer Week! It’s our hope that this badge will encourage craft beer drinkers, and even more so, the average beer drinker, to explore the world of American craft beer.”
More details regarding unlocking the ACBW 2012 badge will be released as the week approaches. Be sure to follow Untappd on Twitter (@untappd) and Facebook for the latest news and updates.
About American Craft Beer Week
Started in 2006 and recognized by congress twice in its history, American Craft Beer Week® (ACBW) is the national celebration of America’s small and independent craft brewers, their impact on American culture, and the love affair that craft beer enthusiast have for their favorite American made craft beers.
ACBW fans will begin to see planned events on the ACBW Events page as breweries, wholesalers and retailers add them to the calendar. Be sure to check out the free ACBW point of sale materials to help promote events and the week.
Update 2/22:
May 14-20, 2012: American Craft Beer Week
Breweries and Retailers Spanning 50 States to Toast
“The Mother of All Beer Weeks”
WHAT: For the seventh consecutive year, the Brewers Association will recognize American Craft Beer Week® (ACBW), a celebration of U.S. craft brewers across the country. Last year, all 50 states hosted official ACBW events, marking the largest-ever celebration of craft beer in America with over 1,500 events at more than 1,300 different breweries and retailers.
In 2012, ACBW will once again provide an opportunity for small and independent brewers, craft beer enthusiasts and the community of better beer retailers to celebrate the ever-advancing beer culture and epicurean art form in the U.S. Events include exclusive brewery tours, special beer releases, multi-course food and beer pairing dinners, collaboration beers and much more.
WHEN: Monday, May 14- Sunday, May 20, 2012
WHERE: Visit the official American Craft Beer Week events calendar, hosted by CraftBeer.com, for a full list of local celebrations in all 50 states.
WHY: America’s craft beer industry is booming, with upwards of 1,900 small and independent brewers responsible for a vibrant craft beer scene. With the average American living within 10 miles of a brewery, ACBW gives tens of thousands of beer beginners, beer enthusiasts, full-on beer geeks, and everyone in between, the opportunity to toast these brewers and support the advancement of America’s craft beer culture.
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