Craft beer industry news.
Across IRI multi-outlet and convenience channel (MULC) sales data — which comprises grocery, drug, club, dollar, mass-merchandiser (including Walmart) and military stores — total beer dollar sales are up 4.2 percent through May 17. Both the craft and cider categories are experiencing the most dramatic improvements, however, as cider’s dollar sales rose by 39.5 percent. Dollar sales for import beer brands are also up 10.4 percent.
Bainbridge Brewing is proud to announce its 3rd Anniversary with a two-day celebration on June 12th (2-9pm) and June 13th (12-9pm) at the brewery’s taproom on Bainbridge Island. Coinciding with the celebration is the debut of the brewery’s brand-new logo and the long awaited release of its first widely available bottled beers.
Ace Distributing, one of the leading craft beer wholesalers in the country, executed their 2nd Annual PhilanthroBeer Week from May 3rd – May 9th, gathering together the three tiers of the beer industry (brewery, wholesaler and retailer) for a week of events and community focused fundraising.
The team at Vacationland Distributors, LLC. proudly announce their newest hire: John Squadrito, formerly the Sales Account Manager for TigPro Stainless Fabrication.
The Beer Institute, a Washington D.C.-based lobbying group that represents the interests of domestic and international brewers, today announced a pair of key new hires. The group has hired former MillerCoors research analyst Michael Uhrich as its new chief economist. Also joining the BI as the group’s new director of federal affairs is Joe Heaton, who has spent more than a decade on Capitol Hill and most recently served as Rep. Jon Runyan’s (NJ) deputy chief of staff.
Anchor Brewing Company announces its “Drink Steam” initiative, which introduces a package evolution and kicks off in San Francisco with events, print, digital and out-of-home showcasing curated photography and storytelling focused on craftsmanship and culture. “Drink Steam” is an invitation to try America’s First Craft Beer.
Widmer Brothers Brewing will be giving away a bike every day for 100 days in the Portland area this summer as part of the brewery’s second “100 Days of Hefe” event series. Once again Widmer Brothers has planned more than 100 local events from the end of May through Labor Day Weekend celebrating the brewery’s flagship beer, Hefe, and giving fans multiple opportunities to meet members of the brewing team and brewery co-founders Kurt and Rob Widmer throughout the summer.
Brewed as the perfect outdoor beverage companion, Two Beers Brewing’s Day Hike Summer Session Ale is hitting shelves throughout the Pacific Northwest just in time for summer! Kicking things off with an effervescent aroma of lemon zest, this summer session ale is light and crisp, perfect for warm weather and outdoor adventures.
Coinciding with a recent brewery expansion, Deschutes Brewery plans to break ground on 57,593 sq. ft. of new warehouse space across from its production facility in Bend, Ore., the company announced in a statement.
Victory Brewing announces Moving Parts 04; the latest transformation in the Ever-Evolving IPA is now on shelves nationally. The series, a celebration of the fundamental four ingredients in beer combined with the artistry and creativity of those who blend, ferment and brew them, started with Moving Parts 01in the fall of 2014.
Black Tooth Brewing Company is proud to announce that the construction of their 8,500 Sq. Ft. production facility is 30 days from completion. This Wyoming based brewery has gone through a complete transformation over the past year. From the installation of a fully automated 30-barrel brew house, to a complete rebranding of their company.
In December, the company detailed its ambition to launch Farmworks — complete with a 15-barrel brewhouse and tasting room — on a 53-acre farm in Lucketts, Va. Located just 17 miles from Flying Dog headquarters in Frederick, Md., the new brewery was planned to be a separately branded craft subsidiary owned and operated by Flying Dog. Farmworks was slated to open this summer.
Genesee Brewery recently revealed a new packaging design for its family of products. A return to the original name of Genesee Light, along with graphic changes onGenesee Beer, Genesee Cream Ale and Genesee Ice, take cues from Genesee’s heritage while connecting with today’s consumer. People can expect to see the new packaging on shelves this month in grocery, drug and convenience stores across the Northeast.
Rogue Ales and Pendleton Woolen Mills announce a collision of Oregon artisans with the unveiling of Rogue Pendleton Pilsner. Brewed at Rogue’s headquarters on the Oregon Coast in Newport, Pendleton Pilsner uses floor malted barley grown on Rogue’s Farm in Tygh Valley and Liberty hops grown at Rogue Farms in Independence, OR. Pendleton Pilsner features a serigraphed bottle design which reflects Pendleton’s iconic jacquard textiles.
