Russ Melton Archives

Russ Melton, president of Diamond Bear, says breweries add to the state’s image and desirability.

Arkansas Craft Brewing Pioneer Diamond Bear Going Up for Auction

Owner Russ Melton just turned 67 and is interested in retiring. But he hopes this isn't the brewery's last call. read more >

by Jan Cottingham - September 4, 2024, 2:08pm

Dylan Yelenich is director of production and packaging at Lost Forty Brewing in Little Rock.

Government & Politics / Manufacturing / Restaurants & Food

Craft Breweries In the Age of COVID-19

Craft brewers in Arkansas, like a lot of businesses in the state, appeared to be on track to make 2020 a banner year, and then COVID-19 struck. read more >

by Jan Cottingham - August 17, 2020, 12:00am

Government & Politics / Manufacturing / Media & Marketing

Beer Tourism Contributing to Growth in Industry

Tourism officials around the state are banking on growing interest in craft beers, leveraging the brewing industry’s popularity to draw business to breweries and to the state’s other attractions. read more >

by Sean Beherec - March 2, 2015, 12:00am

Russ Melton, president of Diamond Bear Brewing Company, in his company’s new North Little Rock location. | (Photo by Wil Chandler)

Manufacturing / Restaurants & Food / Retail

Diamond Bear’s Arkansas Alehouse One Step on the Growth Path

Last Thursday, Diamond Bear Brewing Co. opened its Arkansas Alehouse restaurant, allowing owner and President Russ Melton to prove his theory: retail complements production, alehouse complements brewhouse. read more >

by Jan Cottingham - June 16, 2014, 12:00am

Restaurants & Food / Retail

Diamond Bear Brewing to Open Restaurant

Diamond Bear Brewing Co. is working to open a new restaurant, Arkansas Alehouse, this month at its new headquarters in North Little Rock. Includes video. read more >

by Jan Cottingham - June 4, 2014, 10:00am