Brew News - Yay Beer Sales!

Two glorious stories have just hit the Telex (actually we're a few days behind on both):

http://brookstonbeerbulletin.com/craft-beer-numbers-up-again-for-2009/

http://www.ksawtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12081449

Here's what to take away from both of those:

1. mainstream beer reported largest negative sales period since the 1950's
2. craft beer in 2009 was up 7.2% by volume and 10.3% by dollars, compared to 2008
3. InBev (Voldemort) is an evil corporation hell bent on destroying America's tastebuds

We're just kidding about the last one. AB InBev is the employer of many fine Americans (despite being foreign owned) and the training wheels for most/all beer drinkers. Their growth due to expansion into China and other regions of the world is fine - we'll simply continue our guerilla approach to taking Americaland circa 1775-1783.

Go open a fine tasting craft beer and celebrate!