Craft beer industry news.
Arvada, CO — Odyssey Beerwerks, who opened in May of 2013, announced today that it has named Joe Savage, previously of Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, as new head brewer. Odyssey, known for such beers as Ghost Drifter Pale Ale, Heliocentric Hefeweizen, and Psycho Penguin Vanilla Porter, and currently canning five core beers plus seasonals, seeks… Read more »
As reported earlier today, A-B InBev has, after years of rumors, explicitly stated its intention to merge with SABMiller. Such a transaction would effectively consolidate one-third of the world’s beer supply under a single manufacturer’s umbrella.
Founders Brewing today announced plans to expand its western footprint with new distribution throughout Nevada and Northern California.
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s long-rumored takeover of SABMiller is underway. In a statement, the world’s largest beer company confirmed Wednesday that it had approached SABMiller, the world’s second largest beer company, about a “combination” of the two companies.
In an effort to better support its west coast craft brands, Pyramid and Portland Brewing, North American Breweries said it hired Robert Rentsch as its new general manager. In a press statement, NAB CEO Kris Sirchio said the position was created with the specific intent to build the company’s craft business in the Pacific Northwest.
Vermont’s Farrell Distributing has struck a deal with G.Housen Inc. to acquire its entire portfolio of beverage brands in Vermont. G.housen is based in Keene, N.H., and also operates a third distributorship in Massachusetts. Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed and the transaction is expected to close on October 30, the two companies said.
Portland, Oregon — After two years of self-distribution Cider Riot!®, an urban cidery in the North Tabor neighborhood is broadening its reach by partnering with Portland’s Maletis Beverage in Oregon and SW Washington. Maletis will assume responsibilities for all bottled product effective September 17, 2015, and all draught product at the end of the year…. Read more »
Surf Brewery®, a small craft brewery, open since 2011, with an onsite tasting room and homebrew shop, and only Southern California distribution, announced that they are releasing a Seasonal IPA to follow on the heels of what was their standard black IPA, now a seasonal.
Even after leaving the craft beer industry more than a decade ago, Russell Heissner always imagined himself returning. Now, after three years of planning, that time has finally come.
This October, Harpoon and Deschutes will release a collaboration called EHOP – beers brewed by employee-owners in celebration of brewing independence.
Producing the finest quality beer is no small feat. It takes extensive effort and planning, attention to a variety of processes and more. That’s why the Brewers Association—in its support of a membership that consistently produces the highest quality beer—is proud to introduce Quality Management: Essential Planning for Breweries.
Stella Artois, reflecting a Belgian brewing tradition dating back to 1366, today introduced Stella Artois NOVA, a stylish and design-driven innovation in draught beer. Stella Artois NOVA is an all-in-one, refrigerating countertop draught unit, created by Stella Artois in partnership with acclaimed industrial designer Marc Thorpe. The unit was developed for more intimate bars, lounges and restaurants that wish to serve draught beer but do not have the space or capability to install full-scale draught systems. Stella Artois NOVA now makes this possible thanks to its unique, break-through draught technology.
Chatty Monks Brewing Company is West Reading’s fast-growing craft brewery—and this brewpub, which opened its doors in June 2014, is already preparing for expansion.
Samuel Adams today released Time Hop Porter, a limited-edition hopped porter brewed with San Diego-based brewery ChuckAlek Independent Brewers. The collaboration beer is the culmination of a year-long program, the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Brewing and Business Experienceship, which provides one craft brewer annually with hands-on brewing and business coaching.
