The 7th offering in the Big Beer Series for 2011 is S’Muttonator, a boozy double bock that apparently took the brewers from Smuttynose 30 hours to make just a single batch. The attention to detail is obvious, even at first glance. S’Muttonator pours a deep brown, mahogany color with a solid one-finger head. Dark fruits,… Read more »
Sixpoint Brewery announced on Monday that it would begin distributing beer to Wisconsin before the end of the month. The decision to head to ‘The Badger State’ was a personal one for company founder Shane Welch, who was born and raised there. “Nearly all of my family, both extended and immediate, still lives there,” he… Read more »
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — This summer brings Highland’s twist on a wit: complexity created with ginger, grains of paradise, and cumin, in addition to the traditional coriander and orange peel. “I love the ginger,” said head brewer Joey Justice. “Ginger can dry the beer out, and grains of paradise are sort of hot, so we started… Read more »
As winter winds down, we wanted to dig deep into the depths of our beer fridge for another seasonal review. We couldn’t think of a more apropos way to wave goodbye to winter than with Cisco Brewers ‘Winter Shredder.’ Shredder pours a deep mahogany color with ruby-reddish hues. A frothy, tan-colored head sticks to the… Read more »
Session beers have become increasingly popular amongst U.S. brewers, and now it seems clear the trend has serious legs. The nation’s largest craft brewer has officially entered the category with Belgian Session, an easy-drinking 4.3 percent ABV brewed to quench a drinkers summer thirst. This offering pours a beautiful golden color, with vibrant orange hues… Read more »
Magner’s USA last week announced the launch of a new flavor, ‘Berry with a taste of Peach.’ The new offering will join Magners Original and Magners Pear in the U.S. portfolio. Magners is produced by the C & C Group, a beverage manufacturer in Ireland and the UK.
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Jealous, much? Springfield craft beer lovers won’t be green with envy anymore! Deschutes Brewery, which launched its craft beer in other parts of Missouri in early January, is expanding distribution to Springfield, MO this week. Distributed by local company Wil Fischer Distributing, the brewery will be launching with both popular and limited… Read more »
What can we say; we are suckers for a story. When we heard Odell Brewing would be releasing Footprint RegionAle, we got pretty excited. The beer pays tribute to all 10 states the company is currently distributed with a collection of regional ingredients. Wild rice, prickly pear, green chilies and honey are just a few… Read more »
As the cider category continues to grow up, we have found it necessary to expand our product reviews to these craft beer-esque creations. The channel is an interesting one, clearly slipstreaming the success that craft beer is experiencing by offering a full-flavored, alcoholic beverage that appeals to men, women and a growing number of gluten-restricted… Read more »
FT. COLLINS, CO — New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, is calling all filmmakers, beer-lovers and videographers! New Belgium’s Clips of Faith (www.clipsoffaith.com) is in its third year and searching for short films of the tasty variety.
BROOMFIELD, CO – Ball Corporation [NYSE: BLL] has promoted Robert M. Miles to senior vice president, sales, North American beverage & global accounts effective immediately. Miles joined Ball Packaging Europe in 1994 and was vice president, sales, metal beverage packaging from 2005 until early 2011, when he moved to North America as vice president, sales,… Read more »
When done properly, there are very few beers that have the appeal of a well-crafted Belgian IPA. Wiledeman is the first of 12 new beers being introduced this year by Flying Dog and if this offering is any indication of how the other 11 will turn out, we can’t wait to sample. It’s a variation… Read more »
Let’s be honest. Most brown ales aren’t going to knock your socks off. The nice part about a good brown ale is that its incredibly drinkable. Brown ales aren’t meant to exceed 6 percent ABV and they usually end up being very approachable. Redhook’s Nut Brown is no different. It pours a light brown, almost… Read more »
The cider category is officially hot. MillerCoors’ craft and import division, Tenth and Blake, announced today the purchase of Crispin Cider. The category has been receiving lots of attention as of late, even being described as ‘the next craft beer,’ by some beverage industry members.
