There are more than 2,300 breweries operating in the United States, according to The Brewers Association. That’s the highest number since the 1880s.
You probably know these small brewers by the interesting names they have for their suds: Smooth Hoperator, Polygamy Porter and Donkey Punch come to mind.
From the Here & Now Contributors Network, Megan Verlee of Colorado Public Radio reports that as more and more small breweries open up, some of their choices apparently aren’t creative enough.
- Read the original story: Burgeoning Beer Business Incites Bitter Name Battles
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