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From a flood to a pour: the Clendenin Brewing story

The story of Clendenin Brewing Company begins in 2017 following the big Elk River flood of June 2016 that had devastated Clendenin’s business community. You see, Clendenin is the hometown of hospitality industry entrepreneurs Matt and Nikki Holbert, who both… Continue Reading…

Orval Trappist Ale

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One day a year not enough for Orval

Sometimes a brewery does not have to make a long list of popular beers to be considered among the world’s best. Sometimes, it takes only one. Orval Trappist Ale undoubtedly deserves its high ranking. I’m guessing that too few contemporary… Continue Reading…

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 Current state of craft beer

I recently returned from the annual national Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) with a feeling that our craft brewing industry is moving in many directions at the same time. No doubt while this multidirectional development path is making the industry more cumbersome… Continue Reading…