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Distribution Roundup: Left Hand Lands in Louisiana; Knee Deep Hits Florida

Colorado’s Left Hand Brewing will enter Louisiana next month, the 36th state where the company’s products are sold. The brewery has inked an agreement with Crescent Crown Distributing LLC. for coverage throughout the state. California’s Knee Deep Brewing, meanwhile, this week announced a foray into Florida, signing with Crafty Connoisseurs Distributing for coverage throughout the southeastern region of the state.

The Bruery Pivots, Rebrands ‘Wild’ Ales Under New Moniker

The Orange County, Calif.-based brewery stated that it will “rededicate its focus” with regard to its original Bruery brand, “specifically on experimentation with non-wild ales, modern twists on classic styles and aging beer in bourbon and other spirit barrels,” according to a company statement.

The Bruery To Expand, Double Capacity

The Bruery, out of Orange County, Calif., has announced its plans to add a new brewhouse, bottling line and centrifuge in a brewery expansion that will nearly double its production capacity. The $3 million project, backed by bank loans and cash flow, is expected to be complete in 2015. The expansion, said brewery founder Patrick… Read more »

Brew Talks Los Angeles Examines Local Craft Market

When Brew Talks hit Los Angeles, the tone shifted from the talk held in San Diego the day before. Instead of a crowded market, the vision of branding under discussion at Golden Road Brewing (video for which can be seen above) focused on the apparent lack of a go-to craft beer brand in California’s largest… Read more »

Brew Talks L.A. to Feature Brewery Business Face-Off

As part of its week-long tour of the West Coast, Brewbound will travel to the home of Golden Road Brewing in Los Angeles, Calif. on Wednesday, July 24 to host Brew Talks, the free educational and networking series for craft beer industry professionals. Golden Road Brewing co-founder Meg Gill and The Bruery founder Patrick Rue will offer audience members a unique and entertaining chance to better understand how each brewery operates.

The Bruery to Close Its Retail Shop

In an effort to focus greater attention on brewing and improve service in its tasting room, Southern California-based The Bruery is closing its retail bottle shop The Bruery Provisions, the company announced today. Provisions – which sells a variety of beer and wine to go, small plates and 30 beers on draught and cask –… Read more »

The Bruery’s Reserve Society Raises Over $15,000 for Charity

PLACENTIA, CA – Orange County based craft brewery, The Bruery, raised over $15,000 for charity this past month and they will be splitting the earnings between the Boys & Girls Club and the Free Wheelchair Mission. The money was raised through an exclusive beer tasting event held in Anaheim for their Reserve Society members, a… Read more »

Craft Brewers Create Cash Flow with Rare Releases (video)

It’s a frigid Monday morning in March and The Portsmouth Brewery doesn’t even open its doors for another hour, but the line already stretches around the block. It started forming outside the brewpub’s doors at around 2 a.m. — eight hours ago. March Madness? Nope. Kate the Great is coming.

The Bruery’s ‘Reserve Society’ Sells Out in One Day

The Bruery is proud to announce the very unexpected and rapid sellout of their Reserve Society 2012 memberships. Last year’s growth to 700 members took until Christmas to sell out and something similar was expected this year. There was often doubt that it would sell out at all this year considering the current economic climate.

The Bruery To Release Collaboration Brew With Dogfish Head

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 »