Craft beer industry news.
Woodchuck Hard Cider is excited to announce that fan favorite Belgian White will be released for a limited time under the Tank Series line of ciders. For those who do not remember, Belgian White was previously a part of the Private Reserveline, and ever since we took it out of rotation, we have had fans clamoring for it.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, ranked by industry trade group the Brewers Association as the third largest U.S. craft brewery, today announced the purchase of San Francisco-based Sufferfest Beer Company. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close in early April.
ZX Ventures, Anheuser-Busch InBev’s venture capital arm, has acquired the remaining portion of beer ratings website RateBeer.com that it did not already own. Financial terms of the deal were not announced, but a spokesperson for ZX Ventures said the transaction had closed.
Cape May Brewing Company is excited to announce that their new beverage distributorship, Cape Beverage, launched on Feb. 1. Helmed by the three co-founders of Cape May Brewing Company, Ryan Krill, Chris Henke and Robert Krill, the new distribution company intends to distribute through the entire state of New Jersey.
Right on the heels of opening its new brewing facility, Seattle’s Reuben’s Brews unveils its 2019 Beer Release Calendar. The family-owned brewery plans to continue its extensive small batch and taproom-exclusive releases, while also canning and distributing everyday favorite brews.
Hi-Wire Brewing is sliding into February with three beer releases, including seasonal Aerialist Spring Lager, Man Eater Double IPA and a draft-exclusive Bohemian Dark Lager. In depth beer descriptions, release dates and distribution details can be found below, or you can visit hiwirebrewing.com for more information.
Over a decade ago, three-dozen Oregon breweries opened their doors on a Saturday in February for the first-ever Zwickelmania, a free statewide craft beer celebration that allowed visitors to tour Oregon breweries, meet the brewers and sample beers.
42 North Brewing Company broke ground on an expansion of its operations in East Aurora, New York. 42 North acquired the neighboring property this past summer and completed the demolition of an existing structure to begin construction of the new facility.
Idaho Brewers United (IBU) first benefit beer, United Pils, is now available on draft throughout Idaho. Featuring Idaho-grown barley and hops, United Pils will help IBU, Idaho’s craft brewers guild, advocate on behalf of Idaho breweries and the craft beer community.
Three Taverns Brewery announced that former Avery Brewing Manager and Edge Brewing (Barcelona) Head Brewer, Riley Finnigan, has been selected as Brewmaster and will oversee all brewing operations. Finnigan will assume the new role on Feb. 4.
Creature Comforts Brewing Company will once again team up with hip-hop super duo Run the Jewels to release a collaborative IPA this January. Stay G-O-L-D will be available from Creature Comforts’ tasting room and a limited amount of draft will be offered in the Athens and Atlanta markets.
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the premium Italian lager that has been bringing style to the world of beer for over 50 years and is the fastest-growing European import in the U.S. beer business, is embarking on its most significant global renovation in more than a decade.
After months of development, Charlotte-based start-up, Ekos, adds significant enhancements for TTB reporting to their cider production software. Ekos Cidermaker’s tax reporting functionality gives users the ability to not only populate their numbers but also drill down into their data for the Report of Wine Premises Operations populating in Ekos, saving hours of time when doing taxes.
Slopes open on Feb. 2 for the return of Fresh Powder. Draft and large format cans of The Virginia Beer Company’s seasonal 100 percent Citra Double India Pale Ale return at noon on Saturday, Feb. 2.
