SAN MARCOS, CA – Get ready to crank the stereo up to 12. In January 2012, The Lost Abbey will begin a year-long series of special edition beer releases inspired by classic rock anthems invoking Heaven and Hell.
The founder of a new brewing project launching in Stratford, CT is hoping to cash in on the craft beer boom by offering capacity to contract brewers looking to grow their brands. Two Roads Brewing is the brainchild of former Pabst Brewing CMO Brad Hittle. And barring any major delays, Hittle is hoping the brewery… Read more »
Dogfish Head announced today a few changes to its beer lineup in 2012. Burton Baton will be moving into their core lineup of year-round offerings alongside 60 and 90 Minute IPA, Raison D’Etre, Midas Touch, Indian Brown and Palo Santo Marron. Brewery Spokesperson, Justin Williams, dished the details on the Dogfish Head website earlier today…. Read more »
KAILUA-KONA, HI – After a successful launch of Koko Brown Ale to west coast mainland markets this spring, Kona Brewing Company has announced that east coast markets will also receive Koko Brown Ale when it’s released again in January 2012. The 2011 arrival of Koko Brown Ale marked the first new mainland beer offering from… Read more »
GIG HARBOR, WA — 7 Seas Brewing Co. has announced a move and expansion into a larger building in historic downtown Gig Harbor. The popular local craft brewery has outgrown their current space and says construction is already underway in the new facility, located in downtown’s Peninsula Shopping Center, just a block from the waterfront…. Read more »
Flying Dog Brewery is up 25 percent overall in 2011, despite an announcement in June that the company would be pulling distribution from 13 (mostly Western) states. The move, which reduced the number of states from 46 to 33, allowed Flying Dog to focus on its home turf — the Mid-Atlantic.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Founders Brewing Co.’s Co-Founder and Vice President of Marketing, Dave Engbers, announced today that Curmudgeon’s Better Half would be the next release in the brewery’s 750mL Backstage Series, with availability beginning on February 13, 2012, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
WHITE PLAINS, NY — HEINEKEN USA, the nation’s leading upscale beer importer, today announced its selection of Droga5 as the advertising agency of record (AOR) for its Amstel Light brand. Droga5’s responsibilities for Amstel Light will include strategic and creative development to support brand growth in the U.S.
FORT COLLINS, CO. — On December 14th, Odell Brewing will begin shipping this year’s batch of Saboteur Brett Barrel Brown Ale, a classic brown ale aged in oak barrels with Brettanomyces. Named one of Draft Magazine’s Top 25 Beers of 2010, Saboteur is part of the brewery’s single serve series of beers.
Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey beers will soon be making their way to New Jersey. The San Marcos, Calif based brewery will begin distributing their beers on draught and in their signature large-format bottle offerings in the early part of January, 2012. According to the press release printed below, a special draught-only beer was… Read more »
Give the folks at Ninkasi some credit — they brew quality beer that isn’t overdone but still creative. And if you are looking for a good example, look no further than Imperiale Stout, a new offering only available in their winter four-pack. What Imperiale does incredibly well is exactly what the beer geeks will complain… Read more »
Boulder, CO – Independent American craft brewers from across the country will exhibit at the 37th Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, Calif., January 15-17. The Fancy Food Show is North America’s largest specialty food and beverage marketplace. The Brewers Association Export Development Program (EDP) will highlight the diversity and quality of American craft… Read more »
