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Thousands to Participate in National Celebration During American Craft Beer Week
"The Mother of All Beer Weeks" Takes Place May 17-23
Boulder, CO • April 21, 2010—Beer lovers, craft brewers, homebrewers, beer distributors, and retailers are all making special plans for the annual American Craft Beer Week taking place across the country May 17-23. The "Mother of All Beer Weeks" celebrates small and independent craft brewers and is a chance to highlight all that the U.S. loves about craft beer. In 2006, the week became the largest national effort focusing on American craft brewers and remains so today.
Media Resources
- See Events to view the list of US Breweries celebrating American Craft Beer Week.
- Read the text of the 2010 Declaration of Beer Independence.
- Visit the American Craft Beer Week fan page on Facebook to check for additional events.
- Download a high resolution version of the American Craft Beer Week logo.
- See Craft Beer Industry Statistics for information on craft breweries and the beer category.
- Read House Resolution 1297 (PDF file) supporting the goals and ideals of American Craft Beer Week.
- Track House Resolution 1297 progress.
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