Ladyface Ale Companie Medals at Los Angeles International Beer Competition
Ladyface Ale Companie, the Conejo Valley’s first craft brewery and gastropub, brought home medals once again from the 15th Annual Los Angeles International Beer Competition.
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Lindemans and Mikkeller Collaborate on ‘SpontanBasil’
That lambic is a versatile beer needs no further explanation. We have yet to discover where its limits lie. And new boundaries is something that the ‘gipsy brewery’ Mikkeller likes to go searching for. And so, one day they knock on the door of Brewery Lindemans. The result? SpontanBasil. An authentic old gueuze beer with fresh basil and a surprisingly fresh taste.
Oskar Blues Brewery and House of Blues Collaborate on New Brew
Oskar Blues Brewery’s Goofer Dust Brewhouse Special Pale Ale, a super-smooth pale with lemon, pine and citrus flavors, will be sold at House of Blues music venues across the country starting in May.
Burnside Brewing Releases Elemental Scale
Burnside Brewing Co. introduces the first beer in the new Elemental Scale series of one-off limited release beers with Blueberry Mint Saison. Released in limited edition 22oz bottles and 1/6 barrel kegs in Oregon next week the first tapping of Blueberry Mint Saison will be at the Burnside Brewing Pub this Thursday May 7th, 2015.
No-Li Brewhouse Reveals New Small Batch Releases
Just in case drinking 12 new specialty beers along the Spokane River wasn’t enough excitement for one day, No-Li Small Batch Festival guests will be able to purchase the first bottles of No-Li’s newest barrel-aged series beer…Defacto.
Upper Hand to Release New Brews
Two new Upper Hand beers will be heading to bars and restaurants in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula soon. UPX (7.5% ABV) is a distinctly hopped strong Pale Ale – a hoppier version of UPA that was developed to focus on an explosive hop profile with a headier backbone. This new beer is similar to an India Pale Ale in aroma and flavor, but with lower bitterness.
Massachusetts Craft Beer Distributor Charged in Pay-to-Play Investigation
Massachusetts state regulators have accused Craft Beer Guild LLC, one of the state’s most prominent craft wholesalers, of unfair trade practices and illegal pay-to-play activities. The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) said Wednesday that Craft Beer Guild — a subsidiary of the Sheehan Family Companies, which owns multiple alcoholic beverage distributorships across more than a dozen states – violated state laws that prohibit wholesalers from offering inducements and unfair discounts.
Bell’s Taps Delaware and Maryland
Bell’s Brewery has announced plans to expand its presence on the east coast, detailing this afternoon imminent launches in both Delaware and Maryland. Bell’s, the nation’s 7th largest craft brewery, according to the Brewers Association, has signed on with N.K.S. Distributors for coverage in Delaware.
Bear Republic Brewing Set to Release Mach 10 Double IPA
Are you prepared to go hypersonic? Making its mark as the newest seasonal release to join the bottled lineup this year, Mach 10™ will be making its debut this May. Available for a limited time only, this Double IPA has a deliciously unique hop profile that will tantalize your taste buds.
SweetWater Expands Distribution to Pittsburgh
SweetWater Brewing is the latest craft brewery to expand into Pennsylvania, announcing plans to extend its footprint into Pittsburgh in the first week of June with Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale.
The Last Call: Deschutes Looks East; A-B Takes Heat
Deschutes Brewery is reportedly scouting Asheville, N.C. as a potential location to build out its east coast brewing facility and distribution center. According to the Citizen Times, representatives from Deschutes had visited Asheville in December and company president Michael LaLonde told the website they have a second trip planned for late May.
Hydro Flask CEO Named Finalist for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Award
Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks, announced that CEO Scott Allan is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2015 Award in the Pacific Northwest Region. This prestigious award recognizes entrepreneurs who exhibit excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
American Craft Beer Week Celebrates Small and Independent Brewers for 10th Consecutive Year
From California to New York Island, from the redwood forest to the Gulf stream waters, beer lovers everywhere will celebrate the country’s small and independent craft brewery renaissance during American Craft Beer Week (ACBW), May 11-17. All 50 states will hold events including exclusive brewery tours, special craft beer releases, food and beer pairings, tap takeovers and more to honor the ever-advancing craft beer culture and unite tens of thousands of beer lovers nationwide.
MillerCoors Slapped with Class Action Suit
After years of debate over what constitutes a “craft brewer,” MillerCoors – which produces and markets the Blue Moon line of craft-style beers – has been hit with a class action lawsuit over the use of the word “craft” on both its website as well as various marketing and point-of-sale materials. The suit, filed last week in the California superior court of San Diego County, alleges that MillerCoors deceptively brews, markets and distributes Blue Moon Brewing products in an effort to intentionally mislead customers into purchasing a “craft beer.”