Craft beer industry news.
Protagonist, slated to open in early 2019, is proud to announce the hire of an Advanced Cicerone. Christopher Westgard has signed on to guide the future nano-brewery’s beverage program including programming of beer offerings, collaborations, and more.
Hi-Wire Brewing is adding a new twist to their popular Hi-Wire Gose year-round offering by moving the brand into a rotating year-round Gose Series. The new format will allow the Asheville, NC brewery to experiment with different flavor combinations to better reflect each season of this typically ‘summery’ style
Just in time for the holiday season, Biscayne Bay Brewing Company, is excited to announce that the limited edition, Buenas Noches Barrel Aged Stout, will be available for beer fans to enjoy. Buenas Noches, which has been a local favorite for years, will be available, starting next week, at Total Wine.
The Independent Beer Distributors Relief Fund (IBDRF) announced it is joining California wildfire relief efforts with a $25,000 donation to the Sierra Nevada Brewery Relief Fund for Camp Fire.
Founders Brewing Co. announced their 2019 availability calendar today, confirming changes and additions to the brewery’s lineup, including the return of a couple of fan-favorites. To view the 2019 Availability Calendar click here.
Botanist & Barrel Cidery & Winery from the foothills of NC is partnering with Liberator Distributing of GA to bring southern craft cider to the peach state.
In celebration of Clemson winning their 4th football championship in a row, Jolly Roger Brew has brewed a limited edition ale: Clemson RoY’ALL (Rest of Y’all) Redemption Ale, a Strong Pale Ale with just a hint of orange.
Odyssey Beerwerks is bringing back their Woods Monk Barrel Aged Quadruple Ale, 2017 Silver Medal Winner at the Great American Beer Festival in the Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Beer category.
Independence Brewing Co. and Alamo Drafthouse announced today the 2018 edition of a holiday beer that has become a seasonal favorite among Alamo Drafthouse patrons—a yearly release called End Credits.
Just in time for the healthy New Years Resolution is Clear Coast, Fresh Hard Seltzer. The first craft Hard Seltzer made in Michigan by Perrin Brewing Company. Clear Coast will be hitting draft lines across Michigan starting December 10th.
Cleveland, OH based Platform Beer Co. will be adding another unique product to the 4-year-old brewery’s wide offering of products. Contributing to Platform’s lineup of traditional styles, Hazy IPA’s, Seasonal Selections, Specialty Sours, Ciders and Apple Ales; the “Seltzer Project” will begin hitting shelves this December in six-pack cans.
In this week’s edition of Last Call: Craft Beer Guild appeals a $2.6 million ‘pay-to-play’ fine; 4,000 craft brewers have adopted the Brewers Association’s independent seal; the TTB fines a Miami A-B wholesaler $1.5 million; and more beer industry news.
Idle Hands Craft Ales and Springdale by Jack’s Abby have collaborated to create two beers to benefit the Greg Noonan Scholarship for the American Brewers Guild. Both beers will be released on Friday, December 7, 2018, during a release party at Hugh O’Neill’s in Malden, MA.
Ecliptic Brewing is exploring a classic style with their first seasonal beer of 2019. Luna Kölsch will release in early January and will be available through mid March. The beer’s delicate fruitiness, and clean, dry finish is the perfect kick off to the new year.
