Craft beer industry news.
2020 has been transformational for Beer Kulture. In July, the St. Petersburg, Florida-based lifestyle brand reinvented itself as a nonprofit with a mission to introduce craft beer to communities of color. In September, it launched a job board to introduce breweries to job seekers outside the stereotypical craft beer realm of young white men. By November, the board featured more than 85 jobs.
AstraPouch® today announced the launch of its 64oz Beer To-Go Pouch, flexible packaging created specifically for take-out and on-the-go purchases of beer, soda, and other carbonated beverages.
Braxton Brewing Co. will once again celebrate Dark Charge Day, a celebration of their well-known Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout – Dark Charge.
As the most award-winning brewery east of the Mississippi, Iron Hill Brewery (Iron Hill) has expanded to off-premise sales and will be available in retail stores in Pennsylvania starting the week of November 23, 2020.
Oakshire will begin shipping nine beers in their Core lineup to distributors in a new format – 16oz 4-packs. Oakshire’s Core brands are year-round and seasonal beers distributed throughout the Northwest and Colorado. “Enjoy Fresh!” remains the declaration of the Core brewing program, which sets the foundation for the long-standing brands from which Oakshire has grown.
Elysian Brewing will try to rocket flagship Space Dust IPA to another stratosphere in 2021. The Anheuser-Busch InBev-owned, Seattle-headquartered craft brewery’s goal is to make fast-growing Space Dust the nation’s top selling IPA.
Perrin Brewing Company announces the release of Call Me Hazy – Citrus IPA, the final installment in the Call Me Hazy rotating IPA series for 2020. Call Me Hazy – Citrus IPA is now available at the Perrin Pub on draft in Crowlers To Go and in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans, with Michigan-wide distribution coming soon.
Deep Ellum Brewing Company announces the release of Deep Winter Golden Porter. A seasonal brew that bundles flavors of cocoa nibs and coffee, Deep Winter is available now on draft and in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans.
Left Hand Brewing Company, one of the original pioneers in craft beer, is debuting a new variety pack perfect for stout season: The Milk Box.
Mother Earth is unveiling two new beers in advance of the holidays that vary widely in style, but represent two major aspects of their specialty beer programs: Project X and 4Seasons.
Black Calder Brewing Company, Michigan’s first black-owned brewery, will celebrate their launch with the release of Black IPA on “The Blackest Friday,” scheduled for November 27, the day after Thanksgiving.
Pennsylvanians looking to reunite with former classmates at their hometown bars on the night before Thanksgiving will have to do so over Zoom, as the commonwealth has banned on-premise alcohol sales from 5 p.m. on Wednesday until 8 a.m. on Thursday. The ban applies to “bars, restaurants, and private catered events,” according to a press release. It intends to keep large groups of people from gathering.
Stone Brewing announces having achieved the unthinkable: A low-calorie, low-carb, gluten-reduced and low ABV IPA with outsized flavor.
Urban South Brewery is excited to announce a new 4-Pack of The Month Club available at both of its locations in Houston and New Orleans.
