The Widmer Brothers just launched the Rotator IPA series and kicking things off is the X-114, made with Citra Hops. As far as IPA’s go, this one is more on the ‘pale’ side of the spectrum. It pours a clean pale color that has almost no haze and a medium head. It smells, as the… Read more »
The fourth installment of Widmer Brothers limited Brothers’ Reserve series is their Galaxy Hopped Barleywine Ale. This barleywine is the first in the series for 2011. Quite honestly though, if you didn’t read the label (why you wouldn’t do that is beyond us) you might have a tough time telling this is a barleywine. It… Read more »
PORTLAND, OR – Widmer Brothers Brewing released a note to their fans today via facebook concerning the new look of their packaging. With nearly 30 years of brewing history under our belt, we are excited to unveiled a fresh new look. The new packaging design highlights many things that are important to our brewery, starting… Read more »
SAN FRANCISCO – The Craft Brewers Conference took place last week in San Francisco. Nearly 4,000 craft brewers, industry suppliers and media members converged on the “City by the Bay” to discuss all things craft. Topics ranged from Ray Daniels discussion on “Why doesn’t my beer taste good,” to Sam Calagione and Floris Delee’s seminar… Read more »
BOSTON – Brewbound.com announced the Elite 8 match-ups in their inaugural ‘Brew Madness’ competition today. The Sweet 16 round saw a few notable “upsets.” Great Divide’s Yeti Imperial Stout was an eight-seed and defeated the Bruery’s Rugbrod, a fifth seed. Victory’s Prima Pils, a sixth seed, defeated Harpoon’s UFO, a two seed. Notable wins came… Read more »
BOSTON – Brewbound.com announced the third round match-ups for their ‘Brew Madness” competition today. A few close finishes and a huge voter turnout highlighted the second round of voting. The Bruery advanced to the Sweet Sixteen over Narragansett by just two votes. Grand Teton Brewing lost a close battle to 21st Amendment by just three… Read more »
GALESBURG, MI – Yesterday brewbound.com posted a story regarding the cease and desist letter that was sent to Northern Brewer over their “Three Hearted Ale” extract kit. Larry Bell released an official statement regarding the issue today.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Granite City Food & Brewery (Nasdaq: GCFB) today announced the launch of a bottled beer line in retail stores outside of their 26 restaurants throughout the Midwest. Through its patented beer processing system, Granite City has been developing and brewing some of the best handcrafted beers available throughout the region.
IPSWICH, MA – Clown Shoes Brewing announced today that it will enter the Upstate New York and Virginia markets. Currently, Clown Shoes distributes Hoppy Feet Black IPA, Brown Angel Brown Ale, Clementine White Ale and Eagle Claw Fist Imperial Amber Ale outside of Massachusetts. The brewery’s Belgian IPA, Tramp Stamp, will soon be joining those… Read more »
When you think of classic fall seasonal offering, pumpkin immediately comes to mind. Bison Organic takes a different approach with their Gingerbread Ale. This beer pours a dark brown color with a slight red hue. Surprise, it smells like gingerbread! If you dig a little deeper, you will notice notes of caramel, cinnamon and nutmeg…. Read more »
