BOSTON — A Boston-based beer company wants you to “stand up against the predictable,” and join the “Backlash.” Helder Pimentel and Maggie Foley, the twenty-somethings who founded Backlash Beer Company say they are targeting a younger demographic with the brand.
BOSTON – Tonight marks the beginning of the NFL preseason and the New England Patriots will square off against the Jacksonville Jaguars at 7:30 PM EDT. Jim Koch, Founder of the Boston Beer Company will be on hand for the preseason opener, and will announce the Fifth Annual ‘Patriot Homebrew Contest’ during the 3rd quarter… Read more »
PLACENTIA, CA — Yesterday, The Bruery announced the release of their infamous Black Tuesday Imperial Stout. Black Tuesday, which is aged in bourbon barrels for over a year, is available for Reserve Society members to order between August 12th and September 2nd. Members will be able to purchase up to six bottles for $30.00 each,… Read more »
PORTLAND, ME — While most consumers were looking for lower-abv options to quench their thirst during the summer heat wave, Shipyard Brewing Co. was busy making over 20,000 barrels of their fall release, Pumpkinhead. According to brewery spokesperson, Tami Kennedy, Shipyard begins brewing the beer in July, and continues to brew it all the way… Read more »
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC) is reversing a ruling that had craft brewers worried they would be forced shut down their businesses. Last week, news surfaced that brewery start up Idle Hands Craft Ales was ‘not approved’ in their request for farmer-brewer license – a common permit many small brewers in… Read more »
BOSTON, MA – In an attempt to protect the states craft brewers, State Sen., Robert Hedlund (R-Weymouth), filed new legislation which he hopes will offer an alternative to the existing farmer-brewery license.
CHICAGO – Last week MillerCoors announced it would be discontinuing its MGD 64 Lemonade after less than three months on the shelves. The product, which debuted in May, did not find a favorable response amongst consumers, according to company spokesperson Julian Green.
BOSTON – Boston Magazine’s newly awarded ‘Best Locally Made Beer,’ Pretty Things, tested a new marketing approach for their latest beer release. “We wanted to try and do a quiet launch and see if anyone noticed,” said Co-Founder Dann Paquette. “We literally turned off our phones, went to places with Magnifico and just drank beer.”… Read more »
GOLDEN, CO – The MillerCoors owned brand that makes the craft-style witbier, Blue Moon, has something brewing for the Great American Beer Festival (GABF). Julian Green, a spokesperson for MillerCoors, confirmed to Brewbound that five new beers will make their debut at the sold-out GABF this September. The new beers — A Farmhouse Ale, Lemon… Read more »
KANSAS CITY, MO – Michael Reinhardt Jr., one-half of the team behind nano-brewery startup Wilderness Brewing Co. is quitting his job and moving to Kansas City, MO to brew beer. And although he leaves behind a steady income, and the warm weather of Pasadena, CA., beer is his passion. Reinhardt hopes to one day make… Read more »
BOSTON – A group of Massachusetts craft brewers has a scheduled meeting with State Treasurer Steven Grossman in an attempt to stave off a regulatory interpretation that they claim could harm the craft brewing industry in the state. The Treasurer’s office oversees the Massachusetts Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC), which issued an advisory this week… Read more »
BOSTON – A recent decision by the Massachusetts Alcohol Beverages Control Commission concerning an application for new brewer’s license signals a shift in state policy and will have wide-ranging limits on future Massachusetts craft-brewers. For years, new breweries in Massachusetts have applied for “Farmer-brewery” licenses, an inexpensive way for new brewers to make beer, sell… Read more »
BOSTON – Even in the shadows of craft beer giants Boston Beer Company and Harpoon Brewery, the significantly smaller Somerville-based Pretty Things brought home the honor of “Boston’s Best.” Boston Magazine, which annually recognizes local businesses, announced this week that the makers of the Jack D’Or saison took home the distinction of “Best Locally Made… Read more »
FORT COLLINS – New Belgium announced today, plans to replace their winter seasonal 2┬░ Below Ale, with the similarly named ‘Snow Day.’ “Snow Day will replace 2┬░ Below this year,” writes Bryan Simpson, New Belgium spokesperson. “We’re looking at giving seasonals a two year run.” Snow Day will be available from November through January. It… Read more »
