Yakima Chief – Hopunion Rebrands as Yakima Chief Hops
The U.S. based hop supplier formerly known as Yakima Chief – Hopunion, or YCH HOPS, is pleased to announce the launch of its new company name and brand identity, Yakima Chief Hops.
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Pure Project Brewing, Topa Topa Brewing and Smog City Brewing Collaborate on Brut for the Planet IPA
Pure Project Brewing teamed up with fellow California 1% for the Planet Members, Topa Topa Brewing Co. and Smog City Brewing Co. to brew “Brut for the Planet IPA.”
Shmaltz Brewing Releases Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Golden Ale
Shmaltz Brewing Company goes to the official Star Trek Las Vegas Convention 2018 with a unique Collector’s Edition release commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Alaskan Brewing Company Releases Imperial Pumpkin Porter
The latest beer from Alaskan Brewing Company’s Pilot Series is Imperial Pumpkin Porter, just in time for the onset of fall in Southeast Alaska. Inspired by the harvest season and the huge vegetables produced by Alaska’s long summer days, Imperial Pumpkin Porter is big, bold, and full of rich pumpkin flavor.
MillerCoors Ceases Production of Millennial-Focused Two Hats
After just six months, MillerCoors has pulled the plug on Two Hats, a light beer brand that was targeted at 21- to 24-year-old consumers. The company announced the decision to cease production of the beer, which will remain on retail shelves until early 2019, in a letter to employees and wholesalers on Monday.
Great Divide to Release Whiskey Barrel-Aged Brown Rye Ale and Oktoberfest Lager
Great Divide Brewing Company will release the third edition of their Wood Werks Barrel Series, a whiskey barrel aged brown rye ale and Hoss Oktoberfest Lager returns for the season.
Craft Brew Alliances Taps EnSync Energy to Build Solar System at New Kona Brewery
EnSync, Inc. (NYSE American: ESNC), dba EnSync Energy Systems, the leading provider of innovative distributed energy resources (DERs) and business models for residential, commercial and utility installations, and its subsidiary Holu Energy, a developer of DER projects in Hawaii, today announced a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Kona Brewing Company to build a solar-plus-battery storage system at the beer company’s new brewery, under construction in Kailua Kona.
Speakeasy Ales & Lagers Releases Gilded Ale and Syndicate Series No. 04
On Saturday, August 25, Speakeasy Ales & Lagers celebrates the gilded era of craft beer with a 21st Anniversary event, with a special draft-only release of Gilded Ale, a Golden Stout with Gold Glitter paying homage to the golden era of Speakeasy.
Great Lakes Brewing Co. Announces Collaboration with Joe Thomas
Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces the creation of 73, a limited edition Kolsch-Style Ale brewed in collaboration with Cleveland football hero Joe Thomas. The light, crisp, tailgate worthy beer named for the left tackle’s uniform number will be available in cans and on draft throughout the Cleveland area beginning in September 2018.
Ecliptic Brewing Collaborates with Modern Times to Produce Pineapple Hazy IPA
Ecliptic Brewing has teamed with Modern Times Beer for their next Cosmic Collaboration.
Canarchy Sales Up 15 Percent Through June
Midway through 2018, the Canarchy Craft Brewery Collective is outpacing the overall U.S. craft beer segment. The Brewers Association (BA) reported last week that growth for small and independent U.S. brewers had “stabilized,” with production growing 5 percent through the first six months of 2018. The Fireman Capital-backed brewery consortium — whose brands include Oskar Blues, Cigar City, Deep Ellum, Perrin Brewing, Three Weavers, and Utah Brewers Cooperative (Wasatch and Squatters) — is growing faster than the category, with off-premise sales up 15.4 percent in the total U.S. multi-outlet and convenience store channel year-to-date.
North Peak Brewing Company Launches Canned Beer
North Peak Brewing Company is thrilled to announce the installation and commissioning of their first canning line.
105 West Brewing Releases Fallen Heroes Bourbon Barrel-Aged Apricot Saison
105 West Brewing Company is releasing an Apricot Saison that was aged in two special Bourbon barrels from Law’s Whiskey House in collaboration with Tipsy’s Liquor World, to raise money for the Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation.
Alter Brewing Company Expands Distribution Within Chicagoland Area
Alter Brewing Company has announced that beginning August 6th they will begin distribution with Lakeshore Beverage to substantially increase their Chicagoland and suburban presence.