Craft beer industry news.
Verdugo West Brewing Co. announced it will change its name to Trustworthy Brewing Co. Head Brewer Chris Walowski will continue brewing the same top-caliber beers they have come to be known for. Trustworthy Brewing Co. will operate on the original eight core values: Quality, Education, Passion, Fun, Humility, Genuine, Accountability and Responsibility.
SanTan Brewing, building on the success of its award-winning brews Mr. Pineapple and MoonJuice IPA, is now offering these products in 24 oz. cans from Ardagh.
It’s with great excitement that Fair State Brewing Cooperative welcomes Jerrod Johnson, formerly Head Brewer of Surly BC, as the new Director of Brewing Operations at FSBC.
The seventh in the series — So Fresh Wet Hop IPA — debuts on Oct. 11.
On Sunday, Oct. 7, the North Carolina Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association presented a $50,000 donation from the Independent Beer Distributors Relief Fund (IBDRF) to the North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund to assist with recovery efforts in the Carolinas following the devastation of Hurricane Florence. The check was presented at “Come Together for the Coast,” a fundraiser to support businesses, families and communities affected by the recent storm.
Boston’s DJ Knife and Everett’s Down The Road Beer Co. are releasing Strange Brew 6, a locally sourced IPA, which will come with a hard copy of a DJ Mix both on CD and cassette.
Buffalo Wild Wings’ presence at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival was merely an appetizer. The chicken wing restaurant, one of the largest chains in the U.S., will be regular menu item at numerous Brewers Association (BA) events over the next two years, including the 2019 GABF, the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) and Homebrew Con. Its presence at additional BA events is part of a three-year sponsorship agreement with the trade group, Buffalo Wild Wings beverage innovation manager Jason Murphy told Brewbound.
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is pleased to announce its officers for the 2018-2019 term. Michael Schilleci, president of Supreme Beverage Company, Inc. in Birmingham, Ala., has been appointed Chairman of the Board.
Maui Brewing Company has announced the re-release of Hop Kine India Pale Lager in cans.
A beer originally brewed to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 25th anniversary season has been so popular, Big Storm Brewing Co. has decided to make it available year-round and rebrand it as Bay Beer.
Epic Brewing is excited to announce that their adventurous beers, including the infamous Big Bad Baptist, will soon be available in Central Florida.
Ska Brewing’s seasonal Euphoria Pale Ale returned to the brewery’s World Headquarters over the weekend, and hits shelves in twelve states next week. Ska is hopeful that winter is coming alongside this beer release.
Rockyard Brewing brings remnants of a medal-winning beer to life with their newly released Cherry Kriek-style sour ale, The Gondolier, now available in 22 oz. bombers in select locations on the Front Range.
The joint venture between Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) and Central Liquors of Oklahoma is official October 1, 2018. The new company is named Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) Oklahoma.
