Lyons, Colo. –Ball Corporation and ColoradoBiz recognized Oskar Blues efforts supporting the Colorado Craft Beer movement this past week with two significant awards. Ball Corporation, the producer of Oskar Blues cans, presented Oskar Blues with the “Ball Can Ambassador Award” on September 20, 2010 at the Longmont brewery. That same week, ColoradoBiz announced the finalists… Read more »
BOULDER, Colo. (September 22, 2010) – Boulder-based beer company, New Planet Beer won a bronze medal in the gluten-free category at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF). The bronze medal was awarded to their 3R Raspberry Ale, a fruity twist on another fan favorite, Tread Lightly Ale. "This is a real honor to be… Read more »
LONGMONT, Colo. – What are you bringing to holiday parties this year? BYOB. Next time you are in the liquor store shopping for a holiday party, remember BYOB (Bring Your Oskar Blues). BYOB, the number one craft beer in a can that is turning heads and blowing minds of what to expect from a craft… Read more »
San Diego, CA – September 23, 2010–Karl Strauss Brewing Company participated in the 29th annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in Denver, Colorado and won the Gold Medal for their Red Trolley Ale. This year was a clean sweep for Karl Strauss Brewing Company as they were awarded a Gold Medal for Red Trolley… Read more »
STEVENS POINT, Wis. September 20, 2010 – With a new Gold Medal from the Great American Beer Festival, Point Horizon Wheat has accomplished a rare feat – gold medals in three of the United States' leading beer competitions in one year. The unfiltered wheat ale from the Stevens Point Brewery received its latest Gold Medal… Read more »
The company’s recently repackaged India Pale Ale (IPA) is currently being bottled and — as fast as each lot is ready — is heading first into Spokane stores; later into Yakima, Walla Walla and other Eastern Washington communities. Mike Hall, Bill Jaquish and friends have been brewing a wide variety of beers since October… Read more »
20 September 2010 – Bend, Oregon – Deschutes Brewery wins again! With 3,523 beer entries (up nine percent from last year) from around the country, the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition is stiff to say the least. Four of Deschutes Brewery’s smooth-drinking entries came out on top. And the winners are: · … Read more »
Boston, MA – September 2010 –Innovative home brewers from Georgia and Illinois triumphed over more than 700 competitors to win this year’s Samuel Adams LongShot American Homebrew Contest – Category 23. Jim Koch and the Brewers of Samuel Adams beers, encouraged this year’s entrants to incorporate unusual and unique ingredients into their recipes. Georgia… Read more »
Boulder, CO • September 18, 2010—The 2010 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition drew an impressive field of competitors, with 2010 topping last year's entries by nine percent. GABF remains the largest commercial beer competition in the world, with 3,523 beers vying for medals (compared to 3,308 entries in 2009). View the 2010 winners… Read more »
NAPA, CA, September 20, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — Pelican Brands is pleased to announce it has entered into an exclusive purchase agreement to acquire the Napa Smith Brewery & Winery. The purchase includes seven acres of land and 50,000 sq.ft. of production, warehousing and office space. Earlier this year, Napa Smith appointed Pelican Brands as… Read more »
LAHAINA, HAWAII – 14 September 2010 – Maui Brewing Co. (MBC) is very proud to share the news of their release of two new products in cans: Mana Wheat and Island Root Beer. Young and old, designated drivers or not, MBC beers are now for everyone! Initially, these new offerings are being distributed only… Read more »
Boonville, CA, September 15, 2010 – From the first sip of Winter Solstice Season Ale, your senses will be aroused with the vision of a glowing fire, warming the hearth and home. Each lingering sip will gently warm your soul with thoughts of family and friends gathering around the table for the feast. Luscious,… Read more »
Fort Collins, Colo. – On September 18, 2010, Odell Brewing will release Isolation ale, the brewery’s winter warmer. Isolation ale, now in its eleventh season, follows the brewery’s summer seasonal St Lupulin. Brewed with premium imported English malts, the toasty brew boasts a slightly sweet spiciness that is balanced by a clean and crisp… Read more »
In part 3, Greg talks about Stone Brewing in Europe, trends in craft beer, and discusses why he thinks craft bear = rock and roll!