Richmond, VA – Craft beer industry veterans and lifelong friends, Eric McKay and Patrick Murtaugh are preparing to launch the Hardywood Park Craft Brewery this summer on Ownby Lane, smack between the Diamond and the Fan. “With loads of creative energy, ample opportunities for adventure seekers, a rich history, and a growing appreciation for natural, local… Read more »
CHANDLER, AZ – The SanTan Brewing Company of Arizona announced that four of its award-winning craft beers – Hopshock IPA, HefeWeizen Wheat, Devil''s Ale and Epicenter Amber Ale – will be sold in a new variety 12-pack (cans). Since their release in Summer 2010, the canned SanTan brews have been extremely popular with beer aficionados…. Read more »
PETALUMA, CA – The Lagunitas Brewing Company plans to expand this fall after purchasing a nearby site on their current property. Ron Lindenbusch, a spokesperson for the brewery confirmed that the operation will be expanding from the current 80 barrel system to a 250 barrel system. "We have taken over another building on the property… Read more »
FREDERICK, MD – It’s OK to play with your food, especially when there is beer involved. That is the motto of Flying Dog Brewery and Chef Bryan Voltaggio as they kick off a partnership at SAVOR: An American Craft Beer and Food Experience in Washington, DC June 3-4. Presented by the Brewers Association, SAVOR is… Read more »
WOODINVILLE, WA – Yesterday, the popular craft beer news information site beernews.org posted some labels that Red Hook Brewery had submitted for approval from the TTB. Brewbound was able to follow up with the brewery for more information surrounding the supposed return of the "blueline series." Public Relations Coordinator for Red Hook, Ted Lane, was… Read more »
SOMERVILLE, MA – Southern Tier Brewing Company, located in Lakewood, NY. made a special guest appearance at Red Bones BBQ in Somerville last night, featured as the 'tap-takeover' brewer of the month. Red Bones manager, Nick Gregory, was pleased to have them feature their suds for the night. "We love it. We have a great… Read more »
BOSTON – Samuel Adams is set to release two new beers, and according to Katie Powell, the PR correspondent with Samuel Adams, the beers will hit shelves sometime in May. "The Summer Styles Variety pack (which will include the Kolsch and Saison) will be available early May through the end of July. The Saison will… Read more »
TORONTO – Labbatt Breweries of Canada announced today it has been informed by the National Hockey League that the league intends to terminate its relationship with Labatt at the end of June 2011. The NHL stated it has entered into a sponsorship agreement with Molson Coors in Canada and MillerCoors in the US. “Labatt has been the… Read more »
CHICAGO –To celebrate its Irish roots this St. Patrick's Day, George Killian's Irish Red is giving beer drinkers a chance to win a trip to the birthplace of the famous red lager. The popular pub beer invites legal-drinking-age consumers to raise a glass and take a shot at winning one of five trips to Ireland, where they'll have a chance… Read more »
LONGMONT, CO – The trailblazer of the canned craft beer revolution, Oskar Blues Brewery has continued its growth pattern posting a 60 percent increase in shipments in January 2011 vs. January 2010. While 2010 proved to be one of the most challenging years for the beer category in recent memory, craft beer appears to be the… Read more »
LONGMONT, CO – Oskar Blues Brewery recently wrapped up a celebration of the launch of their newly re-named G'Knight Ale (formerly Gordon Ale). Ched Melis had this to say about the site in an email: "I kind of launched it quietly over the weekend since it was Gordon’s birthday on 2/20. We threw quite a… Read more »
MARSHALL, MI – Baby formula: Not typically an ingredient at the top of a brewmaster's list. It's exactly what Head Brewer and Owner of Dark Horse Brewing, Aaron Morse did for his most recent experimental beer, the "uber-boober." "We were sitting around and thinking what we could do for extreme session beers, and we got… Read more »
BOULDER, CO – Cheers. Salud. Prost.L'Chaim. The Brewers Association– the national non-profit association representing the majority of today's U.S. breweries, and publishers of CraftBeer.com– will celebrate American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) May 16-22, with local events held nationwide. Considered The Mother of All Beer Weeks, ACBW recognizes one of America's true culinary arts and provides a platform for small and independent… Read more »
FT. COLLINS, CO – New Belgium Brewing announced today that the Fort Collins brewer of Fat Tire will take a Joy Ride through Labor Day 2011 in celebration of their 20th anniversary. A folding Mad Magazine style print campaign kicks off the first half of the celebration, followed by interactive Fat Tire story sharing with fans and… Read more »