Many people are under the impression that craft beers and micro beers are in fact the same thing, when they are not. Craft beers are independent, meaning less than 25% of the brewery is controlled by an alcoholic beverage industry member who is not a craft brewer. They are also traditional, using conventional brewing methods without adding adjuncts (unmalted grains like corn and rice), producing a more distinctive and flavorful taste. To be considered a craft beer, the brewery must produce less than 2 million barrels. Craft beer is a term used commonly in the United States, Canada and New Zealand.
Micro beer simply means the beer’s production was limited to 15,000 barrels or less, making it distinct in its rarity. Micro beers are also brewed with adjuncts like corn and rice.
The names ‘Craft’ and ‘Micro’ help differentiate between American quality beer made with adjuncts like rice, corn, and sugar (Micro) and American quality beer made with the fuller flavor of all-malt beer (Craft).Both types of beer are exclusive and enjoyable. Try a Craft and Micro brew tonight and enlighten your buddies.
Crafts
Black Dog Ale
Saranac Pale Ale
Micros
Sam Adams Utopias
Harpoon Brown Ale