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Schussboom Brewing Joins “The People’s Tree” on a Cross-Country Beer Tour<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Michigan Hops: The Women Behind the Bines<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Welcome to CraftBeer.com, a website published by the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade organization that protects and promotes small and independent U.S. brewers. Our mission at CraftBeer.com is to bring you the stories of people, businesses and communities who are the heartbeat of small independent craft brewing in the U.S. We fully support independently owned breweries and welcome you to explore the world of craft beer with us.<\/p>\n

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Switchback Brewing Co.<\/a><\/h2>\n

Switchback Brewing Company was founded in 2002 with one goal in mind: to brew unexpected, relatable, great-tasting beer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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