Craft beer industry news.
As on-premise consumption has ceased almost nationwide in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease COVID-19, the preservation of capital is now paramount for both packaging and taproom breweries, attorney Mike Drumm advised craft brewers during a Brewers Association (BA) Power Hour session titled “Beer in a Time of Disruption” on Monday.
With the heaviest of hearts, Thirsty Monk will adjust service at some Asheville locations through the weekend and discontinue service in Denver and Portland in response to COVID-19. Thirsty Monk will reduce service to pickup and to-go orders only at its Biltmore Park and Downtown Asheville locations.
As Pennsylvania restaurants and state stores close, Appalachian Brewing Company is opening its doors for craft spirits, food and beer carry out.
Luna Bay Hard Kombucha expands to Southern California as the newest beverage within Scout Distribution’s innovative portfolio of beverages.
Crosby Hops, a fully integrated merchant, processor and grower today announced its new flexible hop order fulfillment plan to help brewers facing extreme challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Good River Beer, a Colorado-based and purpose-driven craft brewery, has been working on something special to release for World Water Day – a collection of four beers in one variety pack. Today, March 23rd, Good River Beer’s first Mixed 12-Pack will hit shelves.
Wallenpaupack Brewing Company, the award-winning craft brewery and brewpub located adjacent to Lake Wallenpaupack in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania, today announced that a specially assembled variety package of 14 of its beers will be available for customers to pick up as a to-go order in order to get them through the next 14 days of quarantine, which is urged by the State of Pennsylvania and government officials to offset the widespread contamination of the Corona virus.
The impact of COVID-19 is being felt around the world, including Central Kentucky. As the local community works to combat the spread of coronavirus, hand sanitizer remains in high demand. In an effort to help supplement the shortage, Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. is using its own alcohol supply to produce hand sanitizer and provide it free of charge.
Flying Dog Brewery today announced that the company will begin making Kurbside Kegs available for purchase starting Friday, March 20, 2020
In California, where more than 1,000 breweries are in operation, the state Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has offered temporary regulatory relief for license holders such as drive-thru windows for off-premise transactions, packaged goods sold to-go from on-premise retailers and delivery to consumers.
In compliance with Governor Jared Polis’ call for the close of all dine-in services at restaurants and bars throughout the state for the next 8 weeks, The Empourium Brewing Company will refine its service for to-go sales only beginning Tuesday, March 17.
In compliance with Governor Jared Polis’ call for the close of all dine-in services at restaurants and bars throughout the state for the next 30 days, Lone Tree Brewing Company will refine its service for to-go only beginning Tuesday, March 17.
Ecliptic Brewing is excited to announce the launch of its Vega IPA Series in 16-ounce cans. This is a brand-new format for the Portland, Oregon based brewery. Vega IPA began in the spring of 2019 as a draft only option, but the company sees room for growth with the brand.
Good River Beer just announced their newest release – “Hey Fishy Fishy”, a juicy and aromatic Hazy IPA.
