Craft beer industry news.
Innovation in craft brewing is a lot like a pee-wee soccer game, with all of the players running toward the same ball. At least, that’s how Neal Stewart, the vice president of sales and marketing for Deschutes Brewery, sees it. And that’s not a bad thing.
Able Seedhouse + Brewery in Northeast Minneapolis continues its deep dive into hops with the introduction of Shapes and Sizes V3. Head Brewer Bobby Blasey says he’s beefed up the hopping ratio and changed up the flavors for another delicious entry into the hazy category.
The Anheuser-Busch Foundation and the Ad Council have partnered together to further the Ad Council’s Buzzed Driving Prevention program. Funded by the Anheuser-Busch Foundation, this new effort encourages consumers to both plan ahead for safe rides and recognize, in-the-moment, if they’re impaired and shouldn’t be driving. The program targets concertgoers in heavy driving cities: Houston and Phoenix.
Alaskan Brewing Company is launching a new limited release series. Coming to stores in March will be the first of the series, Hazy Bay Juicy IPA, a citrusy and tropical fruit explosion of hops and drinkability based on the New England Hazy IPA beer style.
Ever wonder what beer brewed with whole peppercorns tastes like? Take your tastebuds on a culinary adventure with Dokkaebier! The pop-up taproom emphasizes creativity and exploration in unique Asian inspired ingredients in their brews and food.
A new generation of alcohol innovators is thinking out of the box and eager to disrupt an industry steeped in decades-old trends. Zeke Bronfman partners with fellow Williams College student Nate Medow to launch one of 2020’s breakout brands. XED (pronounced “crossed”) is a uniquely 21st Century venture ready to satiate the modern drinker’s palate.
Independence Brewing Co., one of the longest standing craft breweries in Central Texas, has partnered with Garrison Brothers Distillery, four-time winner of American Micro-Whiskey of the Year in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, to release a robust and heady bourbon barrel-aged oatmeal stout.
Point Five Brewing has launched its non-alcoholic beer – “Point 5” – for sale online via NACraftBeverages.com in a 12-pack bottled format. Brewed as a pilsner, alcohol is then precisely removed using a new membrane technology – allowing for a remarkably close flavor match to the original beer.
Freak’N Brewing Company is selling its facility and brewing equipment to Throne Brewing effective April 1, 2020.
This year, 14 events were selected from 69 applications to receive grants totaling $50,000. Since the program’s inception in 2018, the association has awarded $75,000 to 21 events.
Stone Brewing has shuttered its taproom in Shanghai, China, citing pressures from tariffs and COVID-19, the coronavirus disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Rogue Ales & Spirits plans to close its nearly two-decade old brewpub in Issaquah, Washington, on Friday. Mikkeller’s Los Angeles taproom has closed its doors after three years, according to Eater LA.
ANXO, Washington, DC’s #applesonly cidery, is excited to announce its third annual Women’s Month celebration, a month-long fundraising and programming initiative that also highlights incredible women in food, beverage, art and a variety of other fields.
After closing 37 restaurants over the last few weeks, Craftworks Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Austin’s Independence Brewing Co. announced today the release of two new seasonal beers, on shelves now. A Snoop Dogg-inspired blueberry double IPA fittingly named “Bluebonic Chronic” and a bright, tropical Berliner Weisse made with passion fruit and guava purée.
