Carmel, IN, USA – October 13, 2010 – Further to the announcement of its agreement to acquire Napa Smith Brewery & Winery, Pelican Brands is pleased to confirm that its first tranche of distribution expansion outside Northern California has been successfully secured. The Company announced today that Napa Smith’s portfolio of award winning craft… Read more »
(Lexington, MA) – Clown Shoes, the creators of adventurous and uniquely styled beer, recently partnered with Craft Brewers Guild Rhode Island on an expansion into the Ocean State. This marks the first time in Clown Shoes’ short history that it will sell its popular beers outside of Massachusetts. The company has reached an agreement… Read more »
(Hopland, CA) – The Hopland Brewery Ale House is relocating its operation from Hopland to Ukiah. Last day of operation at Hopland will be on October 10th, 2010. The Hopland Brewery Ale House is relocating its operation from Hopland because our lease was not extended by the landlord. We are proud of our 27… Read more »
(St. Paul, MN) – Summit Brewing Company announces the release of their Imperial Pumpkin Porter, the fifth beer to be released in the limited-time-only Unchained Series. Created by brewer Nate Siats, the beer will be available in draught the week of October 25, and in bottles mid-November. “Nate has done a great job creating… Read more »
OSKAR BLUES BREWERY LEADS THE EVOLUTION OF COLORADO CRAFT BEER 3rd Quarter Colorado IRI Data Shows Oskar Blues Brewery as the Colorado Leader in: “Volume Growth”, “Dollar Sales Growth” & “Average Price per Case”. The recently released 3rd Quarter 2010 Colorado IRI scan data (July 1st through September 16th) confirms Oskar Blues Brewery’s leadership… Read more »
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 29 – Centerplate, one of the largest hospitality firms in North America, announces the completion of its acquisition of John Harvard's Brew House, the Boston-based restaurant group originated in Harvard Square. John Harvard's has six locations throughout the Northeast: Lake Grove, New York; Providence, Rhode Island (operating as the Union Station Brewery);… Read more »
Boston, MA (September 2010) – The Harpoon Brewery is proud to introduce Grateful Harvest Ale, a New England cranberry ale brewed in the Thanksgiving spirit of giving back to the community. For every 6-pack of Grateful Ale sold, the Harpoon Brewery will make a $1 donation to the local food bank in the area in… Read more »
PORTLAND, MAINE – (September 29, 2010) – The Maine Brewers’ Guild has updated its successful Maine Beer Trail to include the state’s newest breweries and an all new Maine Beer Trail Pass for visitors to track which breweries and pubs they’ve traveled to. First started in the spring of 2009, the Maine Beer Trail… Read more »
PORTLAND, ORE. – Sept. 27, 2010 – For nearly a year, sour beer lovers all over the Northwest have anxiously awaited the opening of the Cascade Brewing Barrel House, and the wait is finally over. Located at 939 SE Belmont St., the Cascade Barrel House will open its doors to the public at 11 a.m…. Read more »
DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 28 – GUINNESS® Irish Stout announced today the U.S. launch of GUINNESS® Foreign Extra Stout, the fullest in flavor of the GUINNESS brand variants. Deep brown in appearance, GUINNESS Foreign Extra Stout is carbonated unlike the nitrogenated GUINNESS Draught with which most Americans are familiar. The specialty beer is 7.5% ABV and… Read more »
LONGMONT, Colo. – Looking for the perfect gift for those that like it HOT? Nothing goes down better with hot food than an ice-cold craft beer. For this reason Oskar Blues Brewery, producer of the number one craft beer in a can has created a line of beer infused hot sauces that include one of… Read more »
Kennebunk, ME, September 28, 2010 – Maine vacationers are invited to roll up their sleeves and learn to brew with professional brewers at the Kennebunkport Brewing Company (KBC), where the award-winning Shipyard Brewing Company first began at Federal Jack’s Restaurant and Brew Pub. Established in 1992, Federal Jack’s is one of Maine's original brew pubs… Read more »
Chico, CA (09/28/2010)—Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. presents some new and exciting updates on its forthcoming Ovila Abbey Ale series due out in 2011. The label art is now complete and official release dates have been set. The news of this upcoming release has created much excitement and anticipation in the beer community. Ovila Abbey… Read more »
HARRISBURG, PA — Tröegs Brewery took home three medals at 2010 Great American Beer Festival Competition (GABF), the largest national beer competition recognizing the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. The winners in the 79 beer-style categories were announced September 18 at the 29th Annual Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado…. Read more »