Beer News

South Carolina Poised to Pass “Stone Bill”

South Carolina is poised to pass legislation overhauling the state’s Prohibition-era brewpub laws in an effort to entice Stone Brewing to choose the state for the site of their East Coast expansion. The “Stone Bill” will increase the allowed production, permit sales to retailers and sanction the sale of cans on-site.

Rare Beers Stolen From Cantillon

Cantillon announced that some rare beers were stolen from the Belgian brewery, implying consumers should be wary of where their beers are coming from.

Second Alchemist Facility to Open in Stowe

The Alchemist has applied for a construction permit in the town of Stowe, Vt., with hopes to open its second production brewery by spring 2015.

Reality Beer Show Moves Forward at A&E

A&E has greenlit a pilot episode of The Big Brew Theory, a reality show produced by Mark Wahlberg about four MIT grad students launching a brewery. ■