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Beer Battle Ends as Budweiser, Miller Agree to Join Forces

October 13, 2015

BRUSSELS (AP) — The world’s top two beer makers agreed Tuesday to join forces to create a company that would […]

Groundbreaking Held for New Crying Eagle Brewing Company in Lake Charles

October 12, 2015

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana — Crying Eagle Brewing Company expects its brewery for hand-crafted beers to open next spring. Crying Eagle […]

ATC in the News: Blaze Smoke Shop Owner Arrested on Misdemeanor Charges

October 7, 2015

LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) – Yossi Galamidi, owner of Blaze Smoke Shop on Ryan Street, owes “thousands of dollars in […]

SABMiller Reportedly Rejects AB-InBev’s $100 Billion Buyout Offer

October 6, 2015

SABMiller reportedly turned down AB-InBev’s initial $100 billion offer. The world’s two biggest beer companies are poised to merge — […]

These Places Banned Booze. Now They’re Dealing with Something Far Worse

September 25, 2015

“Dry counties” that prohibit alcohol sales seem to have a bigger meth problem than other counties. That’s the thought-provoking conclusion of a […]

Matthew McConaughey’s Brother Gets Year Supply of Beer for Naming Son Miller Lyte

September 24, 2015

Matthew McConaughey’s older brother Michael, who goes by “Rooster,” may be a self-made millionaire, and a star in his own […]

Alcohol law revisions on tap

September 23, 2015

Baton Rouge might open the door for more beer, wine and spirits tastings at retail locations across the city, as […]

Boston Beer’s Bottled-Up Stock to Bubble Higher

September 17, 2015

Investing in Boston Beer has been a mug’s game this year. Since hitting a 52-week high of $325 in January, […]

Beer Giant Anheuser-Busch looking to Buy Miller Parent Company

September 16, 2015

Anheuser-Busch InBev, the maker of Budweiser and Corona, said Wednesday it has made an offer to SABMiller Plc, the owner […]

AB InBev, SABMiller Deal Expected to Face Global Antitrust Grilling

September 16, 2015

World-wide footprint of the two brewers means any deal would face tough scrutiny   Anheuser-Busch InBev NV is attempting to […]