Craft beer industry news.
The “Uncharted Waters” Series by Heavy Seas Beer will soon welcome a new edition of Yule Tide. This limited release will be available from November – December in all 18 states where Heavy Seas beer is distributed. Aged in Jamaican rum barrels, this year’s Gingerbread Weizen Doppelbock offers spicy clove-like notes from German weizen yeast.
Anheuser-Busch is providing 2,156 cases of emergency drinking water — or 51,744 cans — to firefighters and relief workers trying to quell wildfires in Northern California. A truck loaded with water arrived last Friday in Sacramento, California. Markstein Beverage, the local Anheuser-Busch distributor, is working with the American Red Cross to distribute the water to firefighters and relief workers battling the Valley, Butte and Rough wildfires.
Alexander Baumgartner (51) has assumed his role as Chief Executive Officer of flexible packaging company Constantia Flexibles as of October 1, 2015. He succeeds Thomas Unger, who had led the Group as CEO since 2011.
Devils Backbone Brewing Company, is proud to announce that it brought home a Gold Medal for its Vienna Lager from the prestigious 2015 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) this past weekend in Denver, CO. This brings the brewery’s GABF total to 29 medals, including three national titles, over six consecutive years since first entering the competition.
Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery set up the world’s largest pop-up pub in Minneapolis earlier this month and raised a total of $79,700 for Second Harvest Heartland. On September 19, the brewery brought its 402-foot custom, transportable bar to Minneapolis’ North Loop, serving 177 kegs to approximately 12,000 people.
After officially announcing its intent to takeover London-based SABMiller earlier this month, Anheuser-Busch InBev has been working to secure financing for the proposed merger of the world’s two largest beer companies. An offer could come as early as this week, reports The Sunday Times.
PORTLAND, MAINE – Peak Organic Brewing is set to release one of their most flavorful and experimental beers of the past 5 years, and it’s coming in the surprising form of a pilsner. Super Fresh, which Peak is referring to as the assertive big brother of their highly acclaimed Fresh Cut pilsner, will be the… Read more »
STEVENS POINT, Wis.—Feeling thirsty? Whether you’re looking for wine, craft cocktails or just a tasty beer, the Stevens Point area in the middle of Wisconsin is a perfect destination for folks who want to explore where these craft products are made. That’s because Portage County is home to the Central Wisconsin Craft Collective, a group… Read more »
San Marcos, CA – Fresh off winning a Gold Medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival in the Wood and Barrel Aged Sour Category for Veritas 015 (Blonde Sour with Peaches, Apricots and Nectarines), The Lost Abbey announced the release of Veritas 016 this November. The Veritas line has been an ongoing experiment of… Read more »
MUKILTEO, WA – Of course it’s still October, but there’s no date too early to begin the snow dance. The brew crew at Diamond Knot Craft Brewing says “Bring on Winter!” Diamond Knot releases both of their winter ales – Storm Surge Winter Ale and the beloved heavy-hitter Industrial Ho!Ho! Winter Ale – Oct. 1… Read more »
Massachusetts craft brewers are once again asking state officials to reform a 44-year-old state franchise law that governs the relationships between suppliers and distributors. On Tuesday, hundreds of industry stakeholders turned out for a hearing at the State House to hear comments from both wholesalers and brewers over a bill that would dramatically loosen franchise law restrictions, allowing smaller brewers more freedom to switch distributors.
Summit Brewing Company today announces the release of Sticke Alt: Düsselfdorf Style Ale. The 20th beer in the limited release Unchained Series will be available on draught and in 12oz bottle 6-packs the second week of October. Sticke Alt, a maltier and hoppier version of a traditional Altbier, is commonly offered in secret in Düsselfdorf, Germany each year and passed around by word of mouth to the brewer’s loyal patrons.
Oskar Blues Brewery, founded by Alabama-native Dale Katechis which has locations in Colorado, North Carolina and soon to be Austin, TX, is joining forces with The Hangout Oyster Cook-Off and Craft Beer Weekend to brew a collaborative beer and shine a light on the growth of Alabama craft brewing.
100.7 FM WZLX, Boston’s Classic Rock and Craft Beer Cellar present “WZLX Craft Beer Experience” to The Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts on Tremont Street in Boston on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10. Tickets are on sale now for only $45 in advance, $50 day of the event. Tickets are available now at www.eventbrite,com or for more information, go to www.wzlx.com
