Craft beer industry news.
After a successful debut in the Refreshin’ Session variety pack this summer, Lil’ Huma—a session IPA with 95 calories, 4 carbs, and 4.5% abv—has earned a spot in Short’s Brewing Co’s Flagship program (alongside big bro Huma Lupa Licious) and will be available year-round from the brewer.
Vista Brewing is excited to announce the release of collaboration wine-beer hybrid ales over two years in the making. The brewery worked with local wineries William Chris Vineyards and Lewis Wines to source fresh, Texas-grown wine grape juice, as well as wine barrels, for this unique project. The series is available for tasting and to-go at the brewery and will be showcased at two upcoming events.
Crystal Coast Brewing Company of Morehead City, NC and Hopfly Brewing of Rocky Mount, NC announced the release of their first collaboration beer, Quick, Fast, & in a Hurry.
Jefferson County Ciderworks launched online sales for its award-winning new American ciders. This marks the first time since opening in 2013 that ciders from JeffCo will be available outside of Iowa.
Sacred Heart University and New England Brewing Co. (NEBCO)—one of the state’s original craft breweries—have established a scholarship for Black students as a means to diversify the brewing industry.
Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, is making holiday shopping safer and more seamless this season, with the offering of its Stable Craft Holiday Gift cards. In addition to being the perfect gift for the foodies, beer and cider lovers on your list, Stable Craft’s gift card can also be used for its new dog gear featuring Beer Hound Dog collars and leashes.
Today,Connecticut-based, premium, canned cocktail brand, ‘Merican Mule launches its hottest, new seasonal can, the Fire Mule – made with Bourbon whiskey, proprietary ginger beer and all-natural cinnamon.
National not-for-profit trade ground the Brewers Association (BA) today announced the organization’s priorities and initiatives for 2021. The BA, which promotes the interests of small and independent craft brewing companies, shared in an email to members that its board of directors held its final meeting of 2020 in which the organization’s 2021 budget was approved and the trade group’s agenda and priorities for the new year were set.
Dr. J Jackson-Beckham has joined the Brewers Association (BA) as equity and inclusion partner, a new full-time role created to “help promote greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the craft brewing industry,” according to a press release. Following the retirement of long-time executive director Tom McCormick, the California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) has hired Lori Ajax as its next executive director, effective January 4, 2021.
Stone Brewing announces today a donation of $52,493 to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) from the sales of Stone Black is Beautiful.
Following incredible demand for its core and seasonal hopped sour releases including now-core brand ‘Strawberry Letter 23,’ Baltimore-based DuClaw Brewing Company is introducing ‘Hoppy Together,’ a simple hopped sour ale into the market as the first for 2021 in the quarterly series, hitting shelves in January.
Partake Brewing, a leading craft non-alcoholic beer brand in North America announces today its continued expansion into the United States.
Perrin Brewing Company announces the release of Mint Night Snack, Chocolate Mint Porter. The newest beer in their small batch Side Hustle Series, Mint Night Snack is available now at the Perrin Pub in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans To Go.
Six craft breweries in Colorado’s Grand County have crafted the East Troublesome Pale Ale in response to the East Troublesome Fire that burned 193,812 acres. All proceeds for this beer will be donated to The Grand Foundation to support those that have been affected by the East Troublesome Fire.
