Craft beer industry news.
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
Newark, DE — This week, beer lovers across the country converged on Denver for the annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF), and local favorites Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant earned 2 more medals, bringing their company-wide total to 44 medals over 19 consecutive years. Iron Hill earned two medals in 2015: Silver for The Cannibal,… Read more »
Great South Bay Brewery, who have been brewing since 2010, have received highest honors in the world of professional brewing, receiving not one, but two, gold medals at this years Great American Beer Festival.
Pittston, Pennsylvania — Susquehanna Brewing Co. claimed a bronze medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition. Presented by the Brewers Association, GABF is the largest national beer competition that recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. The top three winners in the competition’s 92 beer categories were announced September… Read more »
Ahead of the worldwide release of Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Spectre this autumn, Heineken® today announced the latest chapter of its global partnership with the iconic James Bond film franchise.
Today, Anchor Brewing announces the seasonal return of BigLeaf Maple Autumn Red, distinctive red ale brewed with real maple syrup. “We chose the syrup of the Bigleaf Maple tree not just because of the syrup’s complexity, but because it’s a native California tree. We are always inspired by the beauty and flavors of California, and our BigLeaf Maple Autumn Red is just another way we can honor our home state,” said Anchor Brewmaster Mark Carpenter.
Dogfish Head, the country’s 13th largest craft brewery, today announced it has sold a 15 percent stake to LNK Partners, a New York-based private equity firm that has previously invested in companies like Niman Ranch, Performance Bicycle, Beachbody and Au Bon Pain, among others. LNK will obtain one seat on Dogfish Head’s board of directors, which currently has five voting members, as well as informal advisors.
As the days grow colder and the nights get long, New Belgium Brewing has unleashed one of the burliest beers of their Hop Kitchen series with 100 IBU’s of beautiful black bitterness.
Downtown San Francisco craft beer haven ThirstyBear Organic Brewery releases its special limited-edition WET HOP HARVEST ALE to benefit Lake and Napa County fire victims with $0.50 from each pint sold to be directly donated to Lake County LAC.
Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) is in the process of purchasing a minority stake in Nantucket, Mass.-based Cisco Brewers, CEO Andy Thomas told Brewbound on Monday. The two parties are still negotiating specific terms, but Thomas said a deal would be for less than 25 percent of the company, enabling Cisco to maintain its status as a Brewers Association-defined craft brewer.
