Craft beer industry news.
Fans of Devil’s Purse Brewing Company who live in Connecticut can now grab a four-pack at their favorite craft beer store or hoist a refreshing pint at a local pub. The Cape Cod-based Devil’s Purse recently signed a state-wide agreement with Star Distributing, Inc., located in West Haven.
Oklahoma City-based COOP Ale Works today announced a $20 million project to revitalize the 23rd Street National Guard Armory and transform the vacated 87,000 sq. ft. space into a manufacturing brewery, restaurant, event space and boutique hotel. Following a 9-month request-for-proposal process, the state’s Office of Management and Enterprise Services awarded COOP the 80-year-old art deco building, which was once headquarters for the 45th Division Infantry but was shuttered in 2010.
The redesigned logo and website brings a new sophistication and grown-up feel to the brewery.
As Colorado-headquartered Avery Brewing prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary next month, internally the company has restructured its sales team and added several new departments. Speaking to Brewbound, Avery national sales and marketing director Brian “BK” Krueger said “less than 10 percent” of the company’s sales and marketing workforce was impacted, and that net job loss totaled two field sales positions.
Colorado’s New Belgium Brewing has inked another local partnership, this time with Denver Arts & Venues, the city agency responsible for operating the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. As part of a 3-year deal, the Fort Collins-headquartered New Belgium will become “the official craft brewer of Red Rocks Amphitheatre,” and have an increased presence at the Colorado Convention Center, the Denver Performing Arts Complex and the Bellco Theatre.
Angel City Brewery will release Avocado Ale in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans on Friday, August 10th.
The creative spirit of Austin’s East Side meets lip-smacking flavor in the Maker’s Stash series, a new experimental line of limited release ciders from beloved craft cidery Austin Eastciders. The first offering is a Lemon Ginger Cider and is available starting July 9 while supplies last in Austin, Dallas, and New York City.
oday, the Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX: TPX) released its annual sustainability report, Our Beer Print Report 2018, detailing the progress toward its ambitious sustainability targets announced in 2017. The report also features an exciting development for the company as it announces its commitment to setting science-based targets.
Upland Brewing Co. announces renovation details for their Broad Ripple Tasting Room slated to start Monday, July 16th and tentatively looking to reopen to the public on Tuesday, July 24th. The renovation will create an open concept layout, expand draft & carryout beer selections and provide space for more event programming.
SPX FLOW announces the launch of an exciting new range of mix proof hygienic valves. This next generation “D4 Series” is the result of continued development from both APV® and Waukesha Cherry-Burrell® process technologies.
As the majority of beer business stakeholders continue to examine what impact recreational cannabis could have on the industry, one alcohol trade association has officially come out in support of legalizing the psychedelic drug. The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), A Washington, D.C. trade group that works to advance the interests of distributors and brokers of wine and spirits, yesterday announced “an official policy position in favor of a state’s right to establish a legal, well-regulated, adult-use cannabis marketplace.”
In this week’s Last Call: A look at California beer production; Sen. Schumer backs permanent excise tax cuts; TTB accepts $20,000 offer in compromise from Cigar City; and more beer industry news.
This summer, Allagash Brewing Company is releasing a beer that’s part lager, part bubbly champagne. Two Lights is brewed with sauvignon blanc must and then fermented with both lager and champagne yeast. The beer began shipping to the entire Allagash Brewing Company distribution footprint on July 2nd.
Tennessee Brew Works, the Nashville, Tennessee based brewer of the Southern Wit, 1927 IPA, State Park Blonde, Extra Easy, Basil Ryeman and Walk the Lime announces the release of the 2018 Limited Edition Belgian Strong Ale aged in City Winery 2015 Vintage Pinot Noir barrels. The newest release, 22oz wax-dipped bottles, will be available at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 13, at the Tennessee Brew Works’ Taproom at 809 Ewing Ave, Nashville. Please limit 2 per customer.
