A new brewery opened in east Fayetteville last week. Very few people knew about it because there was no announcement beforehand. It was a sneaky move in an industry known to be more hyped than hushed.
Category: Beer News

Here comes the Rooster: New brewery to open in South Fayetteville
This Saturday will see the opening of Mad Rooster Beer Co., the southernmost brewery in Northwest Arkansas.

UA professor explores rice’s role in beer-making and non-alcoholic alternatives
A professor at the University of Arkansas is working to understand if rice can play a bigger role in beer-making, and is exploring how the grain can improve the quality and acceptance of non-alcoholic alternatives.

Local home brew shop moves into brewery taproom on Township Street
North Tunnel Brewing & Supply recently moved inside the taproom at Boston Mountain Brewing.

Sizeable crowd celebrates Arkansas beer with brewers guild
2022 has shaped up to be a great year in Arkansas beer. And if the sizable and enthusiastic crowd on hand for Saturday’s tap takeover is any indication, we can expect 2023 to be even better.

Arkansas hops research shows promise, culminates in local pale ale
Researchers have been exploring the viability of certain hop varieties and the feasibility of supplying the Arkansas brewing industry with homegrown hops.

NWA beer updates: New breweries, expansions, anniversaries and more
It’s been a while since we last took a spin around the local beer scene. Here are a few updates of interest for fans of Arkansas-made beer.

Couple planning new brewery east of Fayetteville in Goshen
The Gagnons have been doing much of the brewery buildout themselves while juggling domestic duties. Their second child turns 1 year old this month.

GOAT Lab Brewery upgrades to new 10-barrel system in Lowell
GOAT Lab Brewery in Lowell now has a new 10-barrel system installed and producing beer.

Puritan now brewing beer on Dickson Street in Fayetteville
Puritan’s brewery is a small operation with limited capacity. The latest batches of brews will make their debut on July 8.

Fossil Cove celebrates 10-year anniversary
In its 10 years of existence, Fossil Cove has become a vital part of the Fayetteville experience.

An Arkansas beer dispatch: JJ’s stops brewing, New Province changes hands, new breweries in NWA
Here are some recent notes from the Arkansas beer scene.

Arkansas Craft Beer Week puts spotlight on growing industry
Arkansas Craft Beer Week runs through March 12, culminating with a special pint day to benefit the Arkansas Brewers Guild. It’s the third year that Gov. Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the week in an effort to spotlight the state’s growing craft beer industry.

The year in Arkansas beer: Some memorable moments from 2021
2021 was a good year for Arkansas beer.

Jack McAuliffe lends inspiration during special brew day at Fossil Cove
Fossil Cove Brewing Co. recently partnered with a local homebrew club to brew a special batch of beer with a very special guest.