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The Brewers Association, the trade association representing the majority of U.S. brewing companies, today released 2010 data on the U.S. craft brewing industry. Barrels produced increased 11 percent and retail sales dollars increased 12 percent over 2009, representing a growth of over 1 million barrels or more than 14 million new craft cases.

The Association also reported a growth in the number of U.S. breweries, with eight percent more breweries than the previous year. In 2010, there were 1,759 operating breweries. Craft brewers produced 9,951,956 barrels, up from an adjusted3 8,934,446 barrels in 2009.

“Prohibition caused a dramatic decline in the number of breweries in the United States, but the number of breweries is now at an all-time high,” added Gatza. “With well over 100 new brewery openings in 2010, plus 618 breweries in planning stages, all signs point to continued growth for the industry.”

In 2010, craft brewers represented 4.9 percent of volume and 7.6 percent of retail dollars of the total U.S. beer category. The Brewers Association estimates the actual dollar sales figures from craft brewers in 2010 was $7.6 billion, up from $7 billion in 2009.

Overall, the U.S. beer industry represented an estimated retail dollar value of $101 billion.
U.S. beer sales were down approximately one percent, or 2 million barrels, in 2010 compared to being down 2.2 percent in 2009. Total beer industry barrels dropped to 203.6 million, down from 205.7 million barrels in 2009.
Imports were up five percent in 2010, compared to being down 9.8 percent in 2009.

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There are currently 81 brewing companies, operating 113 brewing facilities in 48 cities in Oregon and there are 37 breweries operating in Portland, more than any other city in the world. See all the facts of the Oregon brewing industry at www.oregonbeer.org/facts

2nd Annual IPA Summit
03/25/11
Roscoe’s
8105 SE Stark
Portland
4pm-5 oz tasters available
Look out for Hopworks Urban Brewery’s Ace of Spades, Laurelwood Brewing’s Imperial Workhorse, Fort George Brewery’s Sixteenth Chapel, Prodigal Son Brewing’s Splendor in the Glass, Cascade Brewing’s Spring Solstice IPA, Lompoc Brewing’s Nitro C-Note and many more.

2008 Sang Royale Release
03/27/11
Cascade Brewing Barrel House
939 SE Belmont
Portland
10 am
2008 Sang Royal-Vintage bottles cost $?? each, and there is a two bottle maximum purchase per person.

Brussel Muscle Release
03/23/11
Green Dragon
928 SE 9th Ave
Portland
5pm
Please come join the Oregon Brew Crew’s Meister of Burger himself, James Watt for the release of his very special ale, Brussel Muscle, which is a Belgian-Style Trippel, which is a strong golden ale, made with 2-row pale malt, clear candi sugar, invert and some turbinado sugar. Magnum hops add a spicy flavor, with the Centennial hops adding floral, citrus and spice.
Made with the Ardennes yeast strain which adds fruitiness and a complex spice to the overall mix. To complement all of this, a pinch of whole cloves and orange peel was added to the boil at the last moment.
OG = 20.4bx/1.0791/19.1P, FG = 9.8bx/1.0106, 9.0 % ABV, SRM 5.2, 41.9 IBU

Tap It Tuesday
03/22/11
Cascade Brewing Barrel House
939 SE Belmont
Portland
6 pm
“Single Barrel Bain.” this barrel of Bain de Brugge was additionally aged with Barhi dates and bitter orange peel.

Meet the Buckman Village Brewer
03/24/11
Green Dragon
928 SE 9th Ave
Portland
5-8pm
Meet John Couchot

Block 15 Tapping
03/20/11
Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark
Portland
503-232-8538
Noon
3 Block 15 big beers: Pappy’s Dark (Strong Dark Ale aged in Pappy Van Winkle barrels), Hypnosis (Bourbon barrel aged Barleywine, & Super Nebula (Bourbon barrel aged Imperial Stout) with a special taster flight of all 3 available.

Meet the Rogue Brewer
03/21/11
Green Dragon
928 SE 9th Ave
Portland
5-8pm
Meet Rogue Brewer, John Maier, he’s bringing bring with him oak-aged 21 Ale, Love & Hoppiness, Charlie 1981 and Dry Hopped Mogul Madness.

CO-SPEAKERS OF THE OREGON HOUSE TOAST APPROVAL OF HOME BREW BILL

SALEM— Home brew competitions at the Oregon State Fair and local county fairs across the state will be back this summer following passage of SB 444, according to Oregon House Co-Speakers Arnie Roblan and Bruce Hanna.

The bill changes a prohibition-era law that was recently reinterpreted by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission that caused the Oregon State Fair to cancel home beer and wine events, including the 23rd annual Amateur Beer Competition, last year.

The Department of Justice opinion said that while Oregonians could brew beer and craft wine at home, they couldn’t share it beyond that. SB 444 also clarifies that those who brew craft beer or wine at home can share it with friends and neighbors.

“This bill is a great example of legislators coming together to fix an unintended consequence of state liquor law. Local events should be able to feature local home brewers and this bill puts us back on the right track.” Co-Speaker Hanna said.

State Rep. Mike Schaufler (D-Happy Valley), Co-Chair of the House Committee on Business and Labor, thanked Senator Floyd Prozanski for his work on the issue.

“This bill stops in its tracks a misguided legal opinion that shut down competitions at fairs all over Oregon,” Rep. Schaufler said. “This legislation ensures that home brewers can share their products and that the growing craft beer industry gets a boost. The return of these competitions at local county fairs is welcome news for home brewers and their fans.”

Roblan said the bill made clear that a prohibition-era law used to shut down the competitions last year was not necessary in today’s regulatory environment:

“Oregonians can welcome the return of local home brew contests at the Oregon State Fair and in their local communities,” Co-Speaker Roblan said. “Craft brewers can now share their products with friends and be assured that they will not run afoul of Oregon law. This prohibition-era law should not have stopped these local competitions and we have fixed it.”

Rep. Bill Kennemer (R-Oregon City), Co-Chair of the House Committee on Business and Labor, added, “This is a great bill that restores the ability of home brewers to engage in a hobby and competitions that have become such a big part of Oregon’s home brew success. I am grateful for the home brewers and legislators who worked together to craft a solution, and am glad to see it pass the House will such a strong showing of support.”

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