Craft beer industry news.
Austin, TX — We’re excited to introduce 2015 Estival Dichotomous, a farmhouse ale refermented with Texas melons. 2015 Estival Dichotomous is our sixth seasonal saison, and our second inspired by summer. Most seasonal beers are inspired by the time of year in which they’re released, but the Dichotomous series is motivated by our desire to… Read more »
A Steamworks version of a Belgian Kriek – dubbed “Super Kriek” – will be tapped at Steamworks Brewing Co. at 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, for Firkin Friday, Steamworks’ monthly showcase of unique hand-crafted beers.
Shmaltz Brewing Company is proud to announce the return of its limited-release holiday seasonals, Hanukkah, Chanukah: Pass The Beer Dark Ale and Jewbelation 19® Anniversary Ale. October 2015 also marks the arrival of its latest holiday package, SHTICK IN A BOX New Variety 12-Pack. Candles won’t be the only thing getting lit this holiday season
JUNEAU, Alaska – Alaskan Brewing Company teamed up with Juneau-based Heritage Coffee Roasting Co. to craft a new beer that accentuates the richness of coffee and the smoothness of premium malts. The result is Alaskan Heritage Coffee Brown Ale, the latest of the Pilot Series of beers, available starting in October in 22-ounce bombers and… Read more »
Brea, CA – For the third time in six years, TAPS Fish House & Brewery was honored as the Mid-Size Brewpub and Brewery Team of the Year at the largest national beer competition—the 2015 Great American Beer Festival® (GABF) held annually in Denver, Colorado. TAPS previously won Brewpub Group and Brewer of the Year at… Read more »
It’s official. New Belgium Brewing will finally open the doors to its Asheville, N.C. brewing facility next February. Brewing in Asheville will commence “later this fall,” and tours of the facility will begin in March, the company said on its website. The opening of a second production brewery also coincides with the company’s 25th anniversary, a celebration for which is scheduled on August 27.
Jordan Brownwood sees a bright future in San Diego’s young but nascent hop growing industry. With more than 100 breweries already operational in town, Brownwood, who earlier this year co-founded Nopalito Farm & Hopyard near Escondido, Calif., believes that he and other small suppliers have a clear market, with some local breweries relying more and more on local suppliers.
Seattle, WA — Lucky Envelope Brewing brought home a Bronze medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival® (GABF) competition. Our Helles Lager won the bronze in the Dortmunder/German-Style Oktoberfest category. “We are still in disbelief about winning a GABF medal for our Helles Lager.” says Barry Chan, Brewmaster and Co-Founder of Lucky Envelope. “The… Read more »
Baltimore, MD — Union Craft Brewing Company today announced it will begin distribution to select Virginia counties beginning October 2015 through a partnership with Virginia Eagle Distributing Co. Union Craft beer will be available in Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudon counties beginning next week. “Northern Virginia is a great craft-loving market and a natural extension for… Read more »
JACKSON, WY — Melvin Brewing returned home from last weekend’s Great American Beer Festival with the craft brewing industry’s top honor — the Small Brewpub and Small Brewpub Brewer of the Year Award. As Melvin’s biggest award to date, this is a tremendous industry endorsement, showing respect for Melvin’s exceptional beers and the experience of… Read more »
ATLANTA – SweetWater Brewing Company announces its first barrel aged release, Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, hitting shelves beginning Monday, October 5. This is the second edition from the brewery’s Cork & Cage series, a high-gravity, small-batch line-up that explores the edges of classic beer styles including barrel-aged beers, sours and wild ales. Bourbon Barrel… Read more »
Oregon – As cold weather approaches, Worthy Brewing Company is again releasing their Winter seasonal, Powder Keg Winter Ale. This red-hued festive IPA is loaded with hop flavor and aroma from a double dry hopping with a Centennial/Chinook and Cascade/Columbus combo. Pine and citrus hop characters are balanced by a generous dose of crystal malts…. Read more »
Longmont, Colo. – Oskar Blues Fooderies craft-casual concept CHUBurger brings handcrafted burgers, an extensive beer selection and a live local music scene to the RiNo arts district in Denver. The 3,700 sq. ft. facility located at 3490 Larimer will feature an outdoor burger/beer garden and is slated to open in early 2016. CHUBurger is known… Read more »
Green Bay, Wis. – Green Bay-based Stillmank Brewing Company expands production capacity by roughly 150% in its 13th month at their new production facility. “We are a small family beer company that is excited to be a growing part of our community! We are filling kegs and cans to enjoy with our friends and neighbors,… Read more »
