A growing number of craft beer drinkers would describe themselves as being “health-conscious” and are interested in striking a balance between regular alcohol consumption and routine exercise, according to a new survey jointly developed by Nielsen, The Harris Poll and Brewbound. According to the study — which surveyed nearly 1,400 respondents who drink alcoholic beverages several times per month — 60 percent of millennial craft beer drinkers (those who consume at least one beer per month) said they only drink alcohol on the weekends, while 44 percent of millennial monthly craft drinkers said they take time off from drinking entirely in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Cape May Brewing Company is pleased to announce the release of another enticing brew: Mooncusser Pilsner. Tapping today, June 2, this adventurous pilsner will be available in the Tasting Room at 1288 Hornet Road in Cape May and at better bars and restaurants in the area.
Never one to rest, Ordnance Brewing has crossed the Columbia River and signed with Kendall’s Pioneer in Kelso, Washington. The distributor will represent Ordnance in Western Washington to Tacoma and up the Columbia Gorge through Skamania County.
On Friday, June 3, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant will release Crusher Session IPA, a West Coast-style IPA, in cans – just in time for summer. This approachable beer will be available in 16-oz. cans at all Iron Hill locations, and is a relatively low ABV IPA perfect for warm-weather sipping.
With a plethora of state laws regulating the approximately 5,000 craft breweries and craft distilleries in the United States—coupled with double digit growth over the past decade for craft alcohol manufacturers of all varieties, including cider, mead and wine—navigating the legal contours of this emerging sector has become increasingly complex.
MKE Brewing Co. is leading the trend when it comes to the evolution of craft beer packaging with the introduction of the Lo-Gii Asian Spiced Wit 12 oz. can 15-pack, launching this week. This casing size and style is a first for any Wisconsin craft brewer. In addition, they are only the second craft brewer in the nation to integrate the new quantity concept.
This Friday, June 3, marks the return of Seattle Cider Company‘s summer seasonal, Berry, now available in 16-ounce cans! This tart and refreshing cider was created using a delicious blend of Pacific Northwest blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, pulling in all the flavors of the season without the sweetness. Berry takes over for spring seasonal Basil Mint, joining the cidery’s three year round and two limited edition ciders on shelves in 12 states across the country.
The “Uncharted Waters” Series by Heavy Seas Beer will soon welcome back Red Sky at Morning. This limited release will be available beginning in July (while supplies last) in all 17 states where Heavy Seas beer is distributed.
Upland Brewing Company today announced a significant expansion of its award-winning Sour Ale program. Started in 2006, the program began as a way for Upland to experiment with a brewing style that went back hundreds of years in Europe, but was far less common in America.
Heavy Seas Beer is excited to introduce a new seasonal offering, TreasureFest, an Oktoberfest style lager. This limited release will be available starting July in all 17 states where Heavy Seas beer is distributed.
Epic Brewing continues its expansion on the east coast with distribution in Maryland. Epic is partnering with Backup Beverage LLC, Maryland’s newest craft beer distributor. Initial distribution will cover the counties west of the Chesapeake Bay with future expansion planned in the east.
In this week’s last call: A-B promotes Patchogue in a new Blue Point Brewing campaign; Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas to open Nevada’s first Goose Island pub; Buffalo Wild Wings tests the waters on to go beer sales; Melvin Brewing Company plans a brewery expansion in Washington and Gov. Kasich signs House Bill 37
Two beverage industry titans are teaming up to enter the $1 billion ready-to-drink premium bottled tea segment. On Thursday, Starbucks and Anheuser-Busch InBev announced a partnership to manufacture and distribute a ready-to-drink bottled tea under the Starbucks-owned Teavana brand, which Starbucks acquired in 2012 for $620 million. The product is slated to launch in the first half of 2017.
With the U.S. Department of Justice on the verge of green-lighting Anheuser-Busch InBev’s proposed $106 billion takeover of SABMiller, according to Bloomberg, Brewers Association CEO Bob Pease has penned a New York Times opinion piece about the potential repercussions of the “MegaBrew” merger. In his op-ed, Pease expressed concerns about A-B InBev’s ability to “stifle consumer choice” and “choke off America’s beer renaissance,” by restricting access to market.
