Karl Strauss and AleSmith Debut Blink Of An IPA Collaboration Beer
Karl Strauss Brewing Company has a brand new beer in its collaboration series! Introducing Blink of an IPA, an experimental India Pale Ale brewed with AleSmith Brewing Company.
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Braxton Brewing Co. to Release Dark Change Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
Braxton Brewing Co. will once again release its limited edition Dark Charge, a Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, on the fifth annual Dark Charge Day.
Portland Cider Co. Releases Fruit Forward Community Cider
Portland Cider Co. asked Portland-area neighbors to recycle their fallen and unwanted backyard fruit this summer, and the community responded in a big way.
Wild Tonic Seasonal Selection, Chai Pear, Returns for Fall
WILD TONIC Jun Kombucha’s popular seasonal selection, Chai Pear, returns to stores now through December.
George Lopez and Colin Cowherd Partner with Zislis Brothers to Open Brewery and Food Hall
Famed restaunteurs Michael and David Zislis along with Dave Furano are busy finalizing the finishing touches on their latest project- The Brews Hall.
White Labs Copenhagen Shifts Production to Organically Certified Yeast
Beginning September 1, 2019, the pioneering liquid yeast and fermentation company, White Labs, is making a strong statement by shifting all of its production at its Copenhagen manufacturing facility to organically certified yeast.
Left Hand Brewing Releases Nitro Mixed 8-Pack
Left Hand Brewing Company, industry pioneers in Nitro beer styles and technology, continues to innovate in this space by releasing the first ever Nitro Mixed 8 Pack.
Wholesaler Consolidations in NY and Colorado: Wright Beverage Buys Certo Brothers; KEG 1 Acquires RMC
Although the pace of dealmaking among breweries has slowed in recent years, consolidation in the middle tier continues, as wholesalers in New York and Colorado recently struck deals. In New York, Buffalo-based Certo Brothers Distributing has sold to Wright Beverage, and in Colorado, RMC Distributing announced Friday that it had sold to KEG 1.
People Moves: Constellation Brands Promotes Mallika Monteiro Again; Ceria Beverages Names VP of Business Development
Constellation Brands has once again promoted Mallika Monteiro. Last Friday, the New York-headquartered maker of Mexican import brands Corona, Modelo and Pacifico appointed Monteiro as executive vice president and chief growth and strategy officer. Meanwhile, Ceria Beverages, which makes THC-infused, non-alcoholic beers, has appointed Greg Miller as its first vice president of business development.
Brewers Association Announces 2019 Great American Beer Festival Winners
The finest beers in America were celebrated today as the Brewers Association (BA) awarded 318 medals* to 283 breweries at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded in 107 beer categories covering 174 different beer styles (including all subcategories), establishing the best examples of each style in the country.
Castle Island Expands Distribution to Connecticut
Castle Island fans living in the Nutmeg State will find reason to celebrate. The company announced today that it will begin distributing its award-winning beers to Connecticut through a partnership with G&G Beverage Distributors.
BrewDog Brings Hawkes Cider to U.S.
This weekend, BrewDog USA will officially welcome ciders into the states with a Columbus’ Cider Fest hosted by DogTap at 96 Gender Rd.
Small Change Brewing Company Partners with Night Shift Distributing
Small Change Brewing is partnering with Night Shift Distributing to expand its statewide distribution.
Schlafly Beer Releases Saint Louis Crafted Cocktails: Old Fashioned Ale
Schlafly Beer, the original, independent craft brewery in St. Louis, introduces a new release in the “St. Louis Crafted Cocktail” brand: Old Fashioned Ale (8.0% ABV).