This week on Noon Edition our panelists were live from Yogi's having a conversation with Bloomington brewers on the latest developments and trends in craft beer culture.

American craft beer is no longer simply a trend, with number of U.S. breweries increasing again in 2016 by 17 percent.

Craft brewers from across the nation, including many here in Bloomington, shape global influence to form original and local products, many of which will be on draft at Bloomington's annual Craft Beer Festival this weekend.

Guests:

Chama Henry: Brewer, Quaff ON! Brewing Co.

Pete Batule: Vice President of Brewery, Upland Brewing Co.

Jarrod May: Head Brewer, The Tap Bloomington

Steve Llewellyn: Brewer, Function Brewing

Nick Banks Head Brewer, Bloomington Brewing Company