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Beerand spirits drinkers deeply value the local, independent establishments that produce their favorite fermented beverages. Alongside local breweries and distilleries, craft malt has also grown in popularity across the nation and abroad.

For years, small and independent U.S. craft breweries have been turning the beer world upside down. Their ability to take risks, innovate flavors and build better communities has made the U.S. the craft beer capital of the world.

To proudly display that independent spirit, the Brewers Association created a symbol to unify U.S. craft breweries and those who want to support them. This certified mark gives beer lovers an easy way to identify independent craft beer.

The independent craft brewer seal was launched in June 2017 by the Brewers Association, publishers of CraftBeer.com. The Brewers Association is the membership organization dedicated to promoting and protecting small and independent craft brewers in the United States.

Our union is a collective group of passionate entrepreneurs and risk takers who have sacrificed much to fulfill their personal dreams and support the communities in which we live. Small and independent craft brewers continue to turn the beer industry upside down so that they can live the American dream while still putting community above corporation, people ahead of profit and beer before the bottom line.

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A century after gunboats won control of the Mississippi River in the American Civil War, the US Navy once again formed a brown-water navy to win control of inland waterways in Vietnam. The Mekong River, one of the largest river systems in the world, offered a highway for enemy troops and supplies, but the brown-water navy stopped almost all movement on the river from 1965 to 1970. Initially using converted landing craft or outdated vessels inherited from the French, the US riverine forces needed purpose-built boats for their unique mission.

A valuable tool for the brown-water navy was the Light SEAL Support Craft. The LSSC was light, fast, and heavily armed. With two 350hp engines powering water-jet propulsion, the shallow craft skimmed over the water at over 30 knots. The boats carried light armor and M60 and M2 machine-guns, vital for protecting the boat and crew in the dense confines of the narrow waterways. The LSSCs carried highly trained and heavily armed Navy SEALs. In one of their earliest combat deployments, the SEALs fought a guerilla war in Vietnam, patrolling the inland waters and attacking deep in enemy territory.

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Waterlox is great! I have used it on my kitchen counter tops, stair treads, and several pieces of furniture. Apply with clean Cotten tshirt and the only. As thing I have found about it is the smell. And I have not had any yellowing issues with it at all.

It took five coats on my pine floors (and really, I could have used another) and 6 on my island. The first few coats, I wondered if it would live up to the hype because it just soaked into the wood. Around coat four is when the magic started to happen.

To keep a bright white color I seal chalk paint with matte clear spray coating by rustoleum. I realize that it takes longer to get the perfectly even coverage (because the chalk absorbs some of the top coat) but it works! Protects against wine spills

I use Waverly chalk paint, wax, and varnish. I also like the look the dark wax gives the paint. I experimented with the finishes and applied the Waverly varnish over the dark waxed finish. It was very successful. I had no problem with it adhering to the wax. Tried it on many different pieces with success. You get the look you want with a longer lasting, stronger finish. Try it! Worked for me.

There is now a clear topcoat sealer which can be applied over wax! Check out Artisan Enhancements by Aloha Coatings. I recently applied this after I chalk painted and waxed the top of a dining room table. It turned out beautifully and was very easy to use.

Thank you for all the info! My question is do you have to use a sealer? I did use chalk paint from Home Depot and found it easy to use but some areas are yellowing can I paint over it will it still yellow thru?

I discovered that the best black, highest pigment is real black Chalkboard paint which I seal with polyurethane for high humidity high wear areas. I use wax for light uses. When I do chairs, especially complicated ones, I spray paint! Always looking for easier lol!

I work in a paint department of an Ace Hardware and I would not use a latex paint on cabinets. It takes latex approx. 30 days to cure on wood, and when using a dark color, most of the ingredients is tint which take a long, long time to dry and cure. I love using General Finishes Milk Paint (this is not traditional milk paint) it is an acrylic based furniture paint, and they have a true black. I use this brand of paint for furniture more often than chalk paint anymore, and their top coats also!

Thank you so much! Have been researching before I try my first chalk paint project (a dresser). After reading this, I will definitely be using a poly finish instead of wax. Very helpful, who has time of desire to redo a project (rewaxing), no thanks. Any suggestions on chalk paint brands, preferences, or home made chalk paint?

In total agreement. Even though I never use chalk paint too expensive, too much work and overrated, I do have a favorite poly I use. Why? One coat, water based easy clean up and quick dry. A win win. Minwax 32-fl oz Satin Water-Based Polyurethane

You can make any paint into chalk paint by adding either plaster of paris or cornstarch. Then add water to desired thickness. There should be more descriptive ways to make it on pintrest. Cheap that way. They can color match any color too

I use to make all my paints that way but you need to be super vigilant about capping or you have a block of cement as you can never get it as smooth. For a craft project OK but I am thinking not for good furniture.

I totally agree with you. I Love Chalk Paint and have used many different brands, from the high end to the low and they all have their plusses and their negatives. And like you I waxed and have had to re-wax, which is something I did not sign up for!

I have also been experimenting with new options. But Like You I am done with the Wax.

I agree with you, after chalk painting my wood fireplace white & waxing it i was very disappointed as it chipped & marked after only a few months, ive since repainted over it though & had no problem, water based products dont yellow i believe its oil based products that cause yellowing x

i sooo agree about the wax! The main thing I am trying to work out is how to get the effects of adding a tinted wax with a polyacrylic? i love highlighting my projects and the wax can work so easily for this outcome but will never go back to touch up. Any suggestions? Thanks really appreciate the information.

I just bought dead flat Polyvine to use on my painted furniture. I love how AS wax deepens her paint colors. Do you use Polyvine OVER wax without any problems? I have a dresser that needs the protection and I am worried I will ruin the piece since I used clear and dark wax on it. Thanks.

This article was just GOLDEN to me!! Just yesterday I was looking at my AS painted chairs (white) with a wax finish, lamenting the scuff marks from shoes along the bottom ends of the chair, not to mention other marks from the chairs just being bumped, etc. I am totally sold on using a clear water -based varathane in the future.

I also want to now strip the wax off a lateral filing cabinet whose top is getting marked and dinged from just setting paperwork on top!! Using mineral spirits, do we just use it full strength, wipe it on, wipe the wax off?

You can use a dark glaze to get a look similar to dark wax. Or even make your own glaze by mixing paint or stain into a clear tintable glaze (you can find it at the hardware store). Then you can poly over the glaze.

I have read on Pinterest to use Polycrylic as a finish not Polyurethane. Polycrilic does not yellow. So I have switched. I still use wax but only on legs or as an accent. I never use it on high traffic areas.

I have used a Polyvine in the past and have some Modern Masters in my supplies, have not tried

General Finishes. I like this application because is leaves no sheen and replicates the unwaxed look of the piece (or use over wax) and still protects. I did this with my kitchen cupboards after chalk paint & waxing, a belt & suspenders approach but I feel better about the wear factor. There may be a newer or better product, maybe not. So far, so good.

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