Samuel Adams is debuting a brand new beer as part of their Winter Classics Variety 12-pack this year. Black & Brew will replace White Ale, just one year after Boston Beer Co. made the decision to return it to the mixed pack. Black & Brew is a dark stout that combines roasted coffee with the… Read more »

East End Brewing Founder Scott Smith is struggling to keep his distributors stocked with beer, but he isn’t too worried “It’s not a bad problem to have,” he said in reference to an increased demand for his beer. And its Smith’s plans for expansion in 2012 that keep him looking towards the preverbal ‘light at… Read more »

One of the hottest trends in the craft beer industry are cans – a package that many brewers are turning to as a way to open new markets, decrease freight costs and remain environmentally conscious. But brewers without the space or the funding needed to install a canning line are left packaging their product in… Read more »

Most craft beer drinkers in the Boston area have become familiar with Notch Session and now consumers across the entire state will be able to find Notch’s signature session offerings. Founder Chris Lohring officially expanded his distribution network last week, and will now reach key markets outside of Boston and the North Shore. His newest… Read more »

Last night, Amstel launched their newest offering, Amstel Wheat, in Boston — one of just seven territories across the U.S. that will feature the beer on draught before it officially rolls out to all domestic markets next February. And despite recent reports from The Beverage Information Group that the overall beer category was down a… Read more »

PLACENTIA, CA – In June, Dogfish Head Founder Sam Calagione traveled to Southern California for a special collaboration brew with The Bruery. The beer, brewed with the intention of raising money for victims of the earthquake in Japan, has quite the name. Faster, Bigger, Better, Bolder (Gradually, Quietly, Steadily) is an homage to the contrasting… Read more »

FRAMINGHAM, MA – In July, Jack’s Abby – a Boston area startup specializing in craft lagers – quietly launched three beers to the local marketplace. The company is founded by three brothers, Jack, Sam and Eric Hendler. Jack Hendler, a former brewer with Boston Beer Works said that while he has brewed almost every style… Read more »

PORTLAND, ME — Shipyard Brewing Company announced today that it will be extending the season for their popular fall release, Pumpkinhead. The brewery originally planned on brewing the beer through October, but will now brew additional batches through November in order to meet consumer demand.

SAN DIEGO, CA – Karl Strauss is planning to release three beers between September and November. Big Barrel, Full Suit and Two Tortugas will all make their way to both 12 o.z. and 22 o.z. bottles and on draught over the next three months. Kicking off the string of releases is the Big Barrel Double… Read more »

DENVER, CO – The Brewers Association and SymphonyIRI Group Senior Vice President, Dan Wandel, hosted an hour-long teleconference today discussing the state of the craft beer category thus far for 2011. While it is already well known that the craft beer movement is alive and flourishing across the U.S., a few more interesting pieces of… Read more »

A husband and wife team looking to cash in on the growing craft beer movement is hoping you wash your hairdo with your brew. Brad and Sarah Pearsall, the founders of Microbroo LLC, began experimenting with different types of beer two years ago and have finally settled on a recipe.

BOSTON – It’s no longer news that the U.S craft beer market is surging — but a nice secondary benefit is that many small brewers outside the U.S. are beginning to pay closer attention. The Brewers Association recently reported dollar sales for America’s small and independent brewers were up another 15 percent over the first… Read more »

BOSTON – Last month, Widmer Brothers Brewing and Draft Magazine teamed up to present the Explore Your Craft Tour in Boston. Joining local artists, musicians and chefs was Co-Founder Of Widmer Brothers Brewing, Kurt Widmer. Brewbound Editor, Chris Furnari, was able to sit down with Widmer before the event began to discuss the tremendous growth… Read more »

NEW YORK — In the culinary world, Chef David Burke is the poster child for creative artistry when it comes to designing a dish. Whether it’s serving up his “angry lobster” on a bed of nails, or tuna sashimi on a block of Himalayan salt, Burke is constantly pushing the boundaries in both presentation and… Read more »