Odell Brewing to Release Friek Sour Ale in 12 oz. Bottles
Odell Brewing’s award winning sour ale has returned in a newly designed 12oz bottle.
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TAPS Fish House and Brewery to Open $3.3 Million Production Facility
TAPS Fish House and Brewery has announced plans to open a $3.3 million production facility in Southern California, about 15 miles away from its original brewpub location. The new 19,000 sq. ft. location, slated to open in late January 2018, is the company’s first commercial-scale brewery and will eventually be capable of producing 25,000 barrels annually.
Uinta Hires New VP of Sales
After a seven-month search for a new vice president of sales, Salt Lake City’s Uinta Brewing has hired Brian Curran to lead its sales team. Curran supplants Steve Kuftinec, who spent 18 years with the Utah craft brewery but departed in June to launch a craft distillery in the San Diego area.
Brewers Association Reaches Agreement with USDA to Fund Public Hop Breeding Program
The Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers—announced an agreement today with the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) to fund public hop breeding for the purpose of developing and releasing disease resistant aroma hop cultivars into the public domain, in support of hop growing efforts throughout the U.S.
Pike Brewing to Release Entire 2017 Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
Entire 2017, Pike Brewing Company’s bourbon barrel aged imperial stout, will release on International Stout Day (Friday, November 3).
Surly Releases Abrasive Double IPA
Minnesota’s first double IPA, it started life as 16 Grit, which is a size of abrasive grit once manufactured at the Sparky Abrasive factory, ancestral Brooklyn Center home of Surly Brewing Co.
Rogue Ales & Spirits Releases Yellow Snow Spruce Tip Pilsner
As looming arctic clouds threaten an upcoming season of tacky sweaters, sketchy eggnog and awkward jubilees, Rogue Ales fights back with Yellow Snow Spruce Tip Pilsner
Galipette Cidre Appoints Ex-Diageo Executive as Managing Director
Cider Supply Company Ltd (CSCo), the brand owner of Galipette Cidre, today announced that it has appointed Ilkka Soini as Managing Director effective November 1st.
Upland Brewing’s ‘Latitude Adjustment’ Winter Seasonal Returns
Upland Brewing Co. announces the return of their winter seasonal beer, Latitude Adjustment—a tropical pale ale with pineapple and coconut. This beer was bottled for the first time in 2016, having started as a Side Trail Series beer, formerly known as Beard of Paradise. Latitude Adjustment is available in six-packs and on draught.
Harpoon Co-Founder: Excess Capacity, Specialty Offerings Drove Interest in Clown Shoes Acquisition
Mass Bay Brewing Company, maker of the Harpoon and UFO brands, today announced the purchase of Massachusetts-based contract brand Clown Shoes. Specific financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, however Mass Bay Brewing co-founder and CEO Dan Kenary told Brewbound that his company had acquired 100 percent of Clown Shoes’ assets.
Ground Breaker Brewing Brings Back Cascadian Dark Ale
First debuting from the Portland-based dedicated gluten-free brewery in late 2016, Cascadian Dark Ale is back at Ground Breaker for a 2017 release.
Constellation Brands Makes $191 Million Investment into Marijuana
Constellation Brands (STZ) is shrugging off the stigma surrounding marijuana and further diversifying its buzz. The New York-based company, which makes and markets a variety of beer, wine and spirits products, today confirmed plans to become the first major alcohol manufacturer to formally expand into the marijuana business via the purchase of a 9.9 percent stake in Canada’s Canopy Growth Corporation (WEED).
New Belgium Brewing to Release La Folie Grand Reserve Geisha Sour Ale
New Belgium Brewing’s latest special release, La Folie Grand Reserve: Geisha Sour Ale, blends the much sought-after Panama Geisha coffee with New Belgium’s award-winning La Folie. The result? An elegant, dark sour ale that celebrates the artistry and passion behind two of the world’s most beloved liquids.
Indeed Brewing to Release Old Friend Winter Warmer Ale
Indeed Brewing’s Old Friend Winter Warmer releases November 6.