Gordon Biersch Restaurants

One of the latest signs that craft beer has entered a new era: Patrons of storied brewpub chains Gordon Biersch and Rock Bottom can now order domestic lagers produced by the world’s largest breweries.

Just because you aren’t vacationing south of the border, doesn’t mean you can’t catch yourself saying “Más cerveza, por favor” under the sun this season!

After closing 37 restaurants over the last few weeks, Craftworks Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Craftworks Holdings has shuttered a number of Gordon Biersch and Rock Bottom Brewery locations in recent weeks.

In this week’s Last Call: The House Ways and Means Committee passed a one-year extension of the federal excise tax relief for alcohol producers and importers. Also, U.S. beer shipments declined in May, Deschutes begins selling canned drinking water, Bell’s Two Hearted tops the AHA’s best list, and more news briefs.

CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries, Inc., the largest craft brewery restaurant operator in the country, announced today it has expanded its leadership team with two industry veterans.

Gordon Biersch, the brewery restaurant specializing in handcrafted lagers and ales brewed in-house, announced today the release of its first seasonal beer of the year, Belgian Tripel, available February 10 through March 20. Inspired by the monastic brewers of Belgium, this golden ale is defined by an elegantly complex spiciness and subtle notes of stone fruits, and reflects the restaurant’s unique take on the popular Belgian style. To celebrate Belgian Tripel’s arrival, Gordon Biersch will host special tapping parties Feb. 10 – 11 at select restaurants.

After claiming a gold medal win at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival® (GABF), Gordon Biersch is thrilled to announce today, it is now offering Rauchbier and a menu of perfectly paired entrees, for a limited time at participating restaurants across the country. The limited-time offer comes on the heels of the launch of a new selection of craft beers made by seasoned brewers for those guests interested in trying new styles and flavor combinations.

SAN JOSE, CA – Dan Gordon, co-founder of Gordon Biersch Brewery announced today the launch of the company’s limited edition, 750 ml. “big bottle” program for 2012. A series of rare, specialty brews with a limited production of 4,000 cases or less will be released throughout the year with Imperial Pilsner Brau (IPB) leading the… Read more »