The national craft beer scene has peaked from its once unstoppable momentum upward. With over 5,200 craft breweries in operation, we’re entering a new era. The big movers in the market such as Stone, Sierra Nevada, and many others, are slowing their volume, or even regressing. There have been layoffs and volume reductions across the US. But craft beer will continue to have a huge impact on communities across the US. It’s a culture that rapidly wove itself into our everyday lives. Read full story http://www.taptrail.com/the-state-of-bellingham-craft-beer/here.