Craft beer industry news.
The latest in City Star’s Barrel Aged Series will be released in the City Star taproom on Saturday, May 6th: Troubadour, a brown ale aged 3 months in KJ Wood Distillers whiskey oak barrels.
Hopsy, an online marketplace and beer growler delivery service headquartered in the Bay Area of California, has expanded to craft beer-soaked San Diego with the opening of a 4,500 sq. ft. distribution center and retail shop. The company, which delivered beer from over 20 Bay Area breweries to more than 10,000 customers during its first year, began selling products this month from a number of well-known San Diego breweries, including Coronado Brewing and Belching Beaver.
In this week’s Last Call, the Texas Craft Brewers Guild petitions against taproom bill; Sierra Nevada looks to breakaway from Nevada wholesaler; CBA responds to Kona lawsuit; and much more.
Upland Brewing Co. is continuing their expansion of wood-aged sour distribution in Washington D.C. after experiencing success in other east coast markets.
Seattle Cider Company is excited to announce the upcoming release of its popular Harvest Series, handcrafted at the cidery each fall and featuring the distinct flavors of Washington-grown fruit.
Evans Brewing Company (OTCQB: ALES), the oldest craft brewery in Orange County, CA and owner of The Public House by Evans Brewing Co. in DT Fullerton, CA and soon to open at the Bella Terra Mall in Huntington Beach, has hired Peter Pallad, a former high end craft manager for an AB InBev owned distributor, to head up brewery sales. Mr. Pallad is an industry veteran with over 8 years in the craft beer industry selling craft beer in New York City.
Stone Brewing Company got off to a self-proclaimed “epic” start in the first quarter of 2017, reporting growth of 18 percent through the first three months of the year.
Fireman’s Brew, the fast-growing Los Angeles-based craft beer company founded by two California firefighters, today announces the multi-state launch of its most recent product release: Fireman’s Brew IPA. Previously available exclusively in California, the company’s take on a bold and refreshing West Coast-style India Pale Ale (IPA) made with a delicious and aromatic blend of Cascade, Columbus, Chinook and Galena hops will now be made available to their entire Fireman’s Brew distribution network across United States.
Made for the hazy days of summer, Peach Bum is ripe for the picking. Aromas of fresh peaches, apricots and blueberries wet your whistle for a dip into this refreshingly fruity Peach IPA.
CBA finds success with Kona; MillerCoors expands the footprint of its Tenth and Blake brands; and A-B InBev’s craft portfolio helps elevate its revenue per hectoliter.
Evans Brewing Company (OTCQB: ALES), the oldest craft brewery in Orange County, CA and owner of The Public House by Evans Brewing Co. in DT Fullerton, CA and soon to open at the Bella Terra Mall in Huntington Beach, has hired Micah Schiesel, former Director of Restaurant Operations at Golden Road Brewery in Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Schiesel was with Golden Road from February 2013 until March 2017. Previous to that Mr. Schiesel was GM at Simmzy’s in Belmont Shore, Chronic Cantina in Costa Mesa and Upland, and Manager at Mastro’s Ocean Club.
No-Li Brewhouse is brewing-up a golden ale recipe to celebrate Crave NW. Crave Golden Ale will be bottled into a very limited 60 cases of Crave Golden Ale 22 oz. bottles. Crave NW is the brainchild of Hegsted, who was inspired by Feast Portland and the South Beach Food and Wine Festival in Miami.
Reuben’s Brews and Rainier Brewing Company introduce r&R Pils, a collaboration beer that hits shelves in Washington and Oregon this week.
On Saturday, May 20, “Ursus Mapletimus,” the new beer, a Smoked Maple Imperial White Ale, will be exclusively released at Zoo-ologie: A Midsummer Night’s Roar, the Auxiliary Board of Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual signature fundraiser. DryHop Brewers Executive Chef Jeff Dysart will also serve Bourbon Maple Syrup Ice Cream with a Vanilla-Rye Whisky Glaze, Smoked Sugar, Blackberry, and Mint in a Waffle Cone to pair with the Imperial White Ale.
