Seattle Cider Company Releases Berry Rosé Summer Seasonal
Fermented on fresh, local Washington blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry juice and white wine yeast, Berry Rosé is slightly tart on the start and slightly sweet on the finish.
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Hop Head Farms and Proximity Malt Ink Marketing Agreement
A pair of raw ingredients suppliers backed by the same private equity fund has joined forces in an effort to offer craft breweries easier access to hops and malt. Michigan’s Hop Head Farms and Milwaukee’s Proximity Malt, which are both a part of Ceres Partners’ “Food & Agriculture Opportunity Fund,” today announced a joint marketing agreement aimed at better serving the craft brewing industry’s ever-growing long tail of more than 6,300 companies.
Ninkasi Technologies Launches Virtual Distribution Platform
BOSTON — A new online platform, AmericanCraftBrands.com, is a first-of-its-kind secure marketplace for commerce between craft makers (brewers, distillers and vintners), retailers and independent distributors. The regulatory-compliant business-to-business (B2B) marketplace changes the historic three-tiered distribution model by reducing barriers while creating new and better growth paths for craft makers. It provides a dynamic, trusted, and… Read more »
Former Ordnance Brewing Brewer to Open Brewpub
After four years of service, Logan Mayfield departed Ordnance Brewing earlier this week with plans of opening a local brewpub, close by in Boardman, OR.
Loeb, Heritage Global Partners and Blackbird Asset Services Sell Green Flash’s Virginia Beach Brewing Equipment to New Realm Brewing
Loeb in partnership with Heritage Global Partners and Blackbird Asset Services recently announced the sale of Green Flash’s Virginia Beach brewing equipment to New Realm Brewing Company, a southeast based craft brewery.
Laura Bell to ‘Step Away’ as CEO of Bell’s Brewery on May 18
Bell’s Brewery co-owner Laura Bell will “step away” as CEO of the Michigan-based craft beer company, she wrote in a letter to distributors yesterday. Citing her desire to “explore other passions and interests,” Bell said she would relinquish the position on May 18. She was appointed CEO on February 3, 2017.
New Belgium Names Veteran Brewer New Production Brewmaster
Nearly a year after long-time brewmaster Peter Bouckaert announced he would depart New Belgium, the Fort Collins-headquartered craft brewery today named Christian Holbrook as is its new production brewmaster.
Last Call: Stone Brewing Attacks MillerCoors on Twitter; Denizens Planning Second Maryland Brewery
In this week’s edition of Last Call: Stone Brewing attacks MillerCoors on Twitter; Denizens announces plans for a second Maryland brewery; several breweries listed for sale; plus, much more.
Kona Brewing Company to Release Gold Cliff IPA
Kona Brewing Company today announces the latest addition to its Aloha Series with Gold Cliff IPA, a bold, juicy beer that highlights the adventurous spirit of the Hawaiian Islands.
Craft Brew Alliance Announces 2017 Sustainability Highlights
Craft Brew Alliance has announced the release of its fifth Annual Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s 2017 accomplishments in environmental and community stewardship, including progress against its three-year targets for reducing carbon emissions, diverting waste from landfills, and increasing local community support.
Coronado Brewing Releases Peach Cruiser IPA
Coronado Brewing is releasing the next beer in its Knoxville Series – Peach Cruiser IPA – in time for summer.
Breakside Brewery Releases Rainbows & Unicorns IPA
Breakside Brewery announces the launch of Rainbows & Unicorns – the second in a series of four rotating IPAs in 2018.
Melvin Brewing Introduces Chuck Morris Imperial IPA
Melvin Brewing release Chuck Morris Double IPA.
Vermont’s Switchback Brewing to Pour Smoked Beers at Craft Brewers Conference
After a successful, limited run in its home state earlier this year – including some sell outs – Vermont brewery Switchback is sharing its smoked beer series, Flynn on Fire, with craft beer lovers nationwide at the annual Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America® April 30-May 3, 2018, in Nashville.