August 2011

Heineken USA Launches Noche Buena Winter Seasonal Beer

Heineken USA Launches Noche Buena Winter Seasonal Beer

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Heineken USA today announced the launch of Noche Buena, a Bock-styled Lager brewed by Cerveceria Moctezuma, S.A., specifically made for the Fall/Winter season. The limited edition traditional Mexican beer will make its way to select markets in the United States this October. Noche Buena features a fairly dry up-front characteristic followed… Read more »

Baxter Brewing Co. Enters Massachusetts

Baxter Brewing Co. Enters Massachusetts

LEWISTON, ME – Baxter Brewing Company, makers of Pamola Xtra Pale Ale and Stowaway IPA, and the first brewery in New England to package all its beer in kegs and cans, shipped the first truckload of its beer out-of-state today. “Our beer has been available on Amtrak’s Downeaster train for some time now,” said Founder… Read more »

Molson Coors Taps NA World, Adds New Executives

Molson Coors Taps NA World, Adds New Executives

DENVER, CO – Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX) today announced that it has strengthened the leadership team supporting its growing Molson Coors International (MCI) business. Torsten Kuenzlen, formerly President Director of Coca-Cola’s Indonesia region, has joined as MCI’s new Chief Marketing Officer. Celso White, former Vice President and General Manager, Americas Concentrate Operations… Read more »

Paulaner Oktoberfest Brews Land In U.S.

Paulaner Oktoberfest Brews Land In U.S.

LITTLETON, CO – Celebrate Oktoberfest in authentic Munich fashion with your favourite Bier. You may ask yourself this Oktoberfest is it to be a Blonde or a Brunette. This year Paulaner is offering two styles of Oktoberfest Bier. For your 2011 Oktoberfest Celebrations Paulaner offers you the choice of either the Oktoberfest-Maerzen a zesty amber… Read more »

Asheville Couple Launches Craft Beer Shampoo

Asheville Couple Launches Craft Beer Shampoo

A husband and wife team looking to cash in on the growing craft beer movement is hoping you wash your hairdo with your brew. Brad and Sarah Pearsall, the founders of Microbroo LLC, began experimenting with different types of beer two years ago and have finally settled on a recipe.

Guinness Launching Black Lager Nationwide In September

Guinness Launching Black Lager Nationwide In September

NORWALK, CT – Guinness& Co. is proud to announce its nationwide launch of Guinness Black Lager this September. This new beer perfectly combines the refreshing taste of lager with the unique character and flavor of GUINNESS and marks an exciting new addition to the Guinness family. The Guinness Master Brewers have used the finest lager… Read more »

Ranger Creek Releases First Seasonal Offering, Hefe

Ranger Creek Releases First Seasonal Offering, Hefe

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Ranger Creek’s first true seasonal offering has finally been released and is now available at good craft beer bars in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Ranger Creek Hefe, a Bavarian-style Hefeweizen, holds a special place in the history of Ranger Creek. It comes from a homebrew recipe for which the guys… Read more »

Founders Brewing Company To Release Canadian Breakfast Stout In ‘Backstage Series’

Founders Brewing Company To Release Canadian Breakfast Stout In ‘Backstage Series’

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Founders Brewing Co. Vice President/Director of Marketing Dave Engbers announced today that the highly anticipated Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) will be the second release in the company’s 750mL “Backstage Series”. It will be released to the market on October 3, 2011, with a taproom release party on October 1.

Grand Teton Brewing Company Introduces ‘Wake Up Call’

Grand Teton Brewing Company Introduces ‘Wake Up Call’

VICTOR, ID — Grand Teton Brewing Company, known throughout the West for their exceptional craft brews, will celebrate the release of Wake Up Call Imperial Coffee Porter at their pub in Victor, Idaho on Friday, August 26. Wake Up Call is the autumnal brew in their 2011 “Cellar Reserve” series of specialty beers.

UC Davis, Sudwerk Introduce ‘Aggie Lager’

UC Davis, Sudwerk Introduce ‘Aggie Lager’

DAVIS, CA – UC Davis, a world leader in brewing science and education, and Sudwerk Restaurant and Brewery of Davis have entered into a licensing agreement that will offer Aggie Lager on tap at Davis eateries and generate an estimated $25,000 a year for scholarships, campus officials announced today (Aug. 16).

Foreign Craft Brewers Capitalizing On U.S. Growth

Foreign Craft Brewers Capitalizing On U.S. Growth

BOSTON – It’s no longer news that the U.S craft beer market is surging — but a nice secondary benefit is that many small brewers outside the U.S. are beginning to pay closer attention. The Brewers Association recently reported dollar sales for America’s small and independent brewers were up another 15 percent over the first… Read more »

Flying Bison Brewing Company Announces New Packaging

Flying Bison Brewing Company Announces New Packaging

BUFFALO, NY – The Flying Bison Brewing Company is excited to announce new packaging for their entire line of beers including two brand new packages, Rusty Chain, a Vienna Style beer, and a variety 12 pack called Herd of Bison featuring Buffalo Lager, Rusty Chain and Aviator Red.

Boulevard Brewing Enters Massachusetts

Boulevard Brewing Enters Massachusetts

KANSAS CITY, MO — Boulevard Brewing Company, one of the largest craft brewers in the Midwest, is preparing to dip its toes into the Atlantic, with a September rollout planned for the state of Massachusetts.

Kurt Widmer Discusses Explore Your Craft Tour And New Brews

Kurt Widmer Discusses Explore Your Craft Tour And New Brews

BOSTON – Last month, Widmer Brothers Brewing and Draft Magazine teamed up to present the Explore Your Craft Tour in Boston. Joining local artists, musicians and chefs was Co-Founder Of Widmer Brothers Brewing, Kurt Widmer. Brewbound Editor, Chris Furnari, was able to sit down with Widmer before the event began to discuss the tremendous growth… Read more »