You don’t need to look much further than the parking lot at New Belgium Brewing to begin understanding the culture that Kim Jordan has created in Fort Collins. In fact, just take a stroll through downtown and you will spot numerous cruiser bikes all tattooed with the New Belgium emblem. In the brewery’s employee parking… Read more »
Left Hand Brewing Company, now distributed in 27 states, made 24,651 barrels of beer last year. The company is on pace to do 38,000 barrels in 2011, a growth of nearly 60 percent. But Chris Lennert, VP of Operations, is far less concerned about how fast the company grows and more concerned about how they… Read more »
Lagunitas Sucks. After running the brewhouse 24-7 since last November, the brewing company finally had to make the tough decision to brew something other than their highly anticipated Brown Shugga’. “We had been a bit behind coming into this month,” said brewery spokesperson Ron Lindenbusch. “It takes so much more time to make a batch… Read more »
In July, Samuel Adams began sampling two new beers as part of their ‘Beer Lover’s Choice’ contest. At the brewery, and at various events across the U.S., drinkers had the chance to vote for their favorite brew and pick the next addition to the Samuel Adams family of beers. The choices, Mighty Oak Ale and… Read more »
Earlier this year, MateVeza Founder Jim Woods became the first craft brewer to receive Samuel Adams ‘Brewing The American Dream’ microloan, worth $10,000. Woods will now have the chance to take part in their “Experienceship” program and will soon be tapping into Boston Beer Co.’s vast resources.
Founder’s Company President and CEO, Mike Stevens, posted this letter on the company blog today regarding availibility issues of the Canadian Breakfast Stout. Many customers were upset at the amount the company brewed and how distribution was handled. In the note, Stevens explains the reasoning behind their distribution choices as well as their limited control… Read more »
Dogfish Head officially confirmed today that Faithfull Ale, their newest collaboration with Pearl Jam, will begin shipping to all markets Dogfish Head beers are sold on October 17th. Faithfull Ale is a celebration of Pearl Jam’s 20th anniversary as a band and its extraordinary debut album, “Ten.” The beer, a Belgian-style golden ale that checks… Read more »
Drinking age adults have a new Wheaties box. Jay Talley, the Founder and CEO of Legends Beer, is hoping that creative artwork and innovative packaging will help propel his brand into a national spotlight. The brand, which is centered on strategic partnerships with various “legends,” features iconic athletes as the main selling-point for a 4.7… Read more »
While nearby neighbors Left Hand Brewing were busy “wowing” the Great American Beer Festival crowds with their new Nitro bottle, Oskar Blues Brewery quietly announced they would be rolling out some new packaging of their own. The Longmont-based craft brewery will soon be packaging their silver-medal winning Deviant Dale’s IPA in a shiny new 16… Read more »
Roc Brewing Company co-founder Chris Spinelli said it best: “Jim Koch really screams the culture of craft beer.” And if there was ever a question that Koch and the Boston Beer Company had somehow lost sight of that culture, a closer look at the Great American Beer Fest will tell you otherwise. Before Koch walked… Read more »
The world of canned craft beers is about to explode. Sun King Brewing Co., the first production craft brewery in Indianapolis since the Indianapolis Brewing Company closed its doors in 1948, took home an impressive 8 total medals at this year’s GABF — 4 of which were gold. Sun King Brewing single-handedly propelled the state… Read more »
Last night, Left Hand Brewing Co. made what they were calling a “game-changing” announcement, from the 37th floor of the Grand Hyatt during the Great American Beer Festival. Beer fans, industry members and even Zane Lamprey of Drinking Made Easy were invited to be among the first to sample “Nitro.” The beer, which is designed… Read more »
Sweetwater Brewing is in the midst of an 18-month expansion that will take the brewing facilities from 26,000 square feet to 110,000 square feet. The plans will allow the brewery to produce up to 500,000 barrels of beer. Plans also include new office and lab space, event space and a shiny new 250 barrel brewhouse…. Read more »
Narragansett Beer was robbed this weekend and one of their beloved ‘Tall Boy’ costumes is now missing. In an attempt to build awareness for their ‘Neighbor Day’ campaign, the company held a block party last Saturday in Providence, R.I. When brewery employees were cleaning up, they noticed the costume had been stolen.
