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LEWISTON, ME – Baxter Brewing Company, Maine’s newest microbrewery and the only New England brewer to ship all its beer only in metal packaging (cans and kegs), announced plans today to double its current production capacity after only ninety days of operations. “Demand has been absolutely phenomenal,” reports company founder and president, Luke Livingston, “from… Read more »
PORTLAND, OR. – Craft Brewers Alliance, Inc. (CBA) (Nasdaq:HOOK), an independent craft brewing company, reported net sales of $131.7 million and net income of $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 as compared with net sales of $124.7 million and net income of $887,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009. CBA reported… Read more »
BOSTON – Samuel Adams announced that it is expanding its philanthropy initiative, Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, to New York City. Focused on the food, beverage and hospitality sectors, the program supports lower income small businesses by providing accessible financing as well as business and financial literacy tools and assistance. Launched in June 2008… Read more »
PORTLAND, OR – BridgePort Brewing Company, Oregon’s oldest craft brewery is releasing its fourth generation Stumptown Tart on June 2. The new brew is a Strawberry Ale infused with 2,000 pounds of Oregon strawberries from local growers at Willamette Valley Fruit Company. Brewmaster Jeff Edgerton used Czech Saaz hops, most often found in pilsner or… Read more »
SAN DIEGO, CA – Karl Strauss Brewing Company is at it again with their much anticipated release of Blackball Belgian IPA. This innovative addition to the Karl’s Coastal Reserve Series joins the ranks of Big Barrel Double IPA and Whistler Imperial Pils as another example of a beer that redefines preconceived notions of the style…. Read more »
ESCONDIDO, CA. – Barrel-aged and wood-infused beers are some of our favorites, and it’s so refreshing to know that there’s no shortage of craft breweries making them. (Knock on wood!) So imagine our delight in hosting the second annual Oakquinox, an entire festival that celebrates the combined works of brewer and cooper. It makes us… Read more »
PORTLAND, OR – Widmer Brothers Brewing released a note to their fans today via facebook concerning the new look of their packaging. With nearly 30 years of brewing history under our belt, we are excited to unveiled a fresh new look. The new packaging design highlights many things that are important to our brewery, starting… Read more »
WOODINVILLE, WA – Redhook and his buddies enjoyed last year’s pilsner so much that he is adding it to Redhook Brewery’s year-round lineup. Already a proven recipe, this beer was one of Redhook’s most beloved and highly consumed Seasonals when it was released last summer under the guise of Rope Swing Pilsner. Redhook Pilsner is… Read more »
EDITORS NOTE: Henry Weinhard’s originally introduced this offering in 2008 as a spring seasonal (photo above). It is now making it’s return as a year round selection. The Henry Weinhard’s brand is owned and operated by MillerCoors. HOOD RIVER, OR — Henry Weinhard’s is adding a new brew to its family of beers. The brewer… Read more »
FORT COLLINS, CO — On April 9, 2011 Odell Brewing will re-release its Double Pilsner, a former Single Batch Series beer. The long-time favorite will return for the summer season as part of the brewery’s new line of 4 pack offerings. “Double Pilsner is our brewers’ guilty pleasure,” said Head Brewer, Joe Mohrfeld. “We love… Read more »
GALESBURG, MI – Yesterday brewbound.com posted a story regarding the cease and desist letter that was sent to Northern Brewer over their “Three Hearted Ale” extract kit. Larry Bell released an official statement regarding the issue today.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Granite City Food & Brewery (Nasdaq: GCFB) today announced the launch of a bottled beer line in retail stores outside of their 26 restaurants throughout the Midwest. Through its patented beer processing system, Granite City has been developing and brewing some of the best handcrafted beers available throughout the region.
ROSEVILLE, MN — Northern Brewer was sent a cease and desist letter yesterday afternoon from an attorney representing Bell’s Brewery over the name of one of their home brew kits, “Three Hearted Ale.” Bell’s Brewery, which makes a year round offering by the name “Two Hearted Ale,” is required by law to defend their trademark…. Read more »
IPSWICH, MA – Clown Shoes Brewing announced today that it will enter the Upstate New York and Virginia markets. Currently, Clown Shoes distributes Hoppy Feet Black IPA, Brown Angel Brown Ale, Clementine White Ale and Eagle Claw Fist Imperial Amber Ale outside of Massachusetts. The brewery’s Belgian IPA, Tramp Stamp, will soon be joining those… Read more »
