2017 Brew in Review and News from Lidia and Ludo

9 Min Read By MRM Staff

The Friday Jr. edition of MRM's Daily Bite features The Brewer's Association, Restaurant Revolution Technologies, A&W, Lidia Bastianich, as well as GLOBAL Cutlery USA and Ludo Lefebvre.

Send news items to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. 

The Year in BeerStrong brewery growth, increased beer tourism and the launch of the independent craft brewer seal—with more than 2,700 craft brewers signed on—were all part of a watershed year for craft beer in 2017. The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers—looks back on the defining beer moments of the year.

“Craft brewers continue to thrive, if at a slower pace, fueled by a passionate community dedicated to bringing innovation, jobs and beer across America—on Main Street and beyond,” said Bart Watson, chief economist, Brewers Association. “Today, 83 percent of the population lives within 10 miles of a local brewery…