Information via AmericanCraftBeerWeek.org
During the week of May 17–23, tens of thousands of craft beer enthusiasts hoisted a pint in honor of American Craft Beer Week. The week was celebrated by hundreds of craft brewers, beer retailers; thousands of beer fans; even Congress got into the act by approving a Resolution that supported the “goals and ideals of American Craft Beer Week.”
With the whole summer, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and a myriad of other opportunities to share a craft beer, or two, with friends it’s obvious that craft beer season is in full swing.
- Official Brewery Locations – 341
- Official Events Posted – 621
- “Likes” of ACBW on Facebook (ending May 23rd) – 22,115
- Official States Registered – 45
Congress Toasts American Craft Brewers
We wanted to let you know of big news in the world of small and independent craft brewers. House Resolution 1297, introduced by Congresswoman Betsy Markey (CO) on April 22, 2010, to support ‘the goals and ideals of American Craft Beer Week’ passed mid-yesterday with 62 co-sponsors.
Click here to read more about House Resolution 1297
The Big Picture
- The “Mother of All Beer Weeks,” organized by the Brewers Association, celebrates and highlights all that America loves about craft beer and small and independent craft brewers.
- In 2006, the week became the largest national effort focusing on American craft brewers and remains so today
- For 2010, 500+ events from 300+ breweries are posted at AmericanCraftBeerWeek.org
- Events are happening in 45 states!
- 20,000+ ‘likes’ were reached this past Monday on Facebook with literally thousands of tweets on Twitter about the week’s happenings.
- The Declaration of Beer Independence is a big part of American Craft Beer Week, with town mayors (see Durango Herald), Governors, beer lovers and brewers all signing it!
Click here to learn more about American Craft Beer Week and the upcoming SAVOR Event
