Want to know why the “long tail” of craft is growing faster than 350 percent, according to research firm IRI Worldwide? Look no further than Cincinnati’s Rhinegeist brewery, which tripled production to more than 31,000 barrels in just its second full year of business. Rhinegeist, which only sells its beer in Ohio and Kentucky, is one of a growing number of well-capitalized and entrepreneurial-minded craft startups outpacing category growth by brewing dozens of different styles and overinvesting in sales personnel.
SweetWater Brewing Co. releases a brand new spring seasonal, Hash Session IPA, hitting shelves beginning February 8. This marks the brewery’s third release using hop hash, and their first session IPA. SweetWater is one of the only breweries in the nation using hop hash, the concentrated resin that’s left after hops are run through the pelletizer.
Bluewater Brewing Company is the newest craft brewery to open its doors in Alabama. The brewery is located in Florence, Alabama and begins distribution this week. Bluewater has partnered with Alabama’s premier craft distributor, AlaBev, to ensure its product is served to prime locations in Florence and north Alabama.
Huss Brewing Co. has announced that draft favorites Koffee Kölsch and The Husstler Milk Stout will now be available in six-packs! The 12-ounce cans will hit retail shelves for year-round statewide distribution starting next week. In addition, Huss Brewing will debut these cans to the public at the annual Strong Beer Festival on Saturday, Feb.13, at Steele Indian School Park.
When we’re crafting a beer hops are not just hops and coffee is not just coffee. We source our ingredients from all over the world; we meet the farmers and maltsters and constantly seek out innovation and quality. In our latest project “Son of a Baptist” we’ve partnered with 10 exceptional coffee roasters from across the nation to create a beer that showcases just how unique and special coffee beans really are.
Hopsy, the recently launched online marketplace for local craft beer, today announced a partnership with Caviar, an easy way to order from popular local restaurants, to offer on-demand delivery of fresh draft beer from a list of local microbreweries. Beginning today, residents of the East Bay can get growlers of local craft beer delivered to their doorsteps in as little as 30 minutes.
Building on its leadership in engineered craft-brewing sys- tems, WeCan Brewing Systems, LLC introduces its newest breakthrough technology in the Semi- Automatic Tri-Keg Washer System. Improved automation technology, powerful new components and rugged, ergonomic fill nozzles highlight some of the enhanced features of the new Tri-Keg Washer System. The system is suitable for most craft brewers keg washing needs at a reasonable cost.
Cask Brewing Systems — the company that invented micro-canning equipment for craft brewers — is offering a new canning line that doubles the speed of its fastest machine. Cask’s ACS X2 (Automatic Canning System X2) has ten CO2 pre-purge heads, ten fill heads, and two can seamers. That is twice the pre-purge, filling and seaming features of Cask’s ACS machine, which has been a hit with micro-canners since its debut in 2005.
Founders Brewing Co. is happy to announce the third annual KBS Week, in honor of the release of Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) this year. The beer will be available starting March 14 in Michigan and April 1 across the remainder of the brewery’s distribution footprint, but visitors and residents of Grand Rapids will be able to enjoy it March 7- March 12.
“Cold turkey” takes on a whole new meaning with Full Sail’s latest beer from its Brewmaster Reserve Series – Bourbon Barrel Aged Wheatwine Ale, available now.
Launched in January, Flatbed Cider Co. offers consumers an all-new craft cider made from the apples that made the Northwest famous around the world. The company’s two offerings, a Crisp Apple Cider and a Pear Cider are now available at restaurants and retailers throughout Washington State and Oregon.
Victory Brewing Company, is ringing in its 20th year with the launch of Anniversary XX Imperial Pilsner, a deliciously drinkable beer that’s culturally inspired. Victory invites craft beer fans to join in the milestone celebration while enjoying the very best of German hops in one memorable concoction.
The “Uncharted Waters” Series by Heavy Seas Beer will soon welcome its newest addition, Plank IV. As the fourth offering of the Plank Series, this limited release will be available from March to April in all 18 states where Heavy Seas Beer is distributed.
Creature Comforts Brewing Company recently appointed three pivotal team additions to join its ranks as one of the Southeast’s fastest growing craft breweries. The Athens, GA-based brewery attracted veteran talent including Seth Herman, Dan Herron and Jeremy Lum – each to play an essential role in developing the brand’s rising momentum and bring a wealth of industry experience to the company. In less than two years, Creature Comforts has grown from five full-time employees to 20.
