National Independent Beer Run Day - July 3rd, 2025
National Independent Beer Run Day - A Toast to Craft Breweries! Mark your calendars for July 3rd, 2025, because it's time to raise a glass (or two, or three...) to the unsung heroes of the beer world - independent breweries! National Independent Beer Run Day is a celebration of all things craft, and we can't wait to dive into the history, traditions, and revelry surrounding this fantastic holiday. A Brief History Way back in the early 20th century, the American beer industry was dominated by a handful of massive breweries. But as the craft beer movement began to gain momentum in the 1960s and 70s, a new era of innovative, small-batch breweries started to pop up across the country. These plucky upstarts eschewed the mass-produced, homogenous beers of the big boys, instead focusing on creative recipes, unique ingredients, and a passion for the art of brewing. Today, there are over 7,000 independent breweries in the United States alone, and National Independent Beer Run Day...