The Brewers Association board of directors today informed members of proposed changes to its bylaws that would significantly alter the trade organization’s official craft brewer definition, and create a new voting member class, Brewbound has learned. The board also intends to form a political action committee that is aimed at more aggressively lobbying for permanent federal excise tax cuts that currently save craft brewers upwards of $80 million annually.
A month after an unauthorized press release cost Scofflaw Brewing an exporting opportunity with BrewDog in the United Kingdom, the Atlanta-based craft brewery is taking steps to repair its reputation abroad. Scofflaw recently hired Scotland-based Media House International, a PR firm that specializes in crisis management and public affairs to help rehab its image abroad. Speaking to Brewbound from the U.K. on Tuesday, Scofflaw co-founder Matt Shirah said he was meeting with various “beer people” in an attempt to secure a new export deal.
Anchor Brewing Company announces the debut of Brewers’ Pale Ale Citra Hop Blend, a crisp and quaffable American Pale Ale packed with citrusy hop flavor. Brewers’ Pale Ale is an evolving hop series brewed by brewers, for brewers. And now, Anchor is proud to share this second rendition with their beloved beer community.
Payette Brewing Company is proud to announce the selected non-profit for the 2018 Payette Forward IPA, Agency for New Americans, a program of Jannus, Inc.
The leading American-based global hop supplier, Yakima Chief Hops, has released its 2nd Annual Pink Boots Blend, in collaboration with Pink Boots Society, an international nonprofit organization supporting women in the brewing profession.
Bonfire Brewing has a new Head Brewer, Zack Kaplan, who joined the team in September with a breadth of knowledge and brewing experience informed by his many years in the Colorado and San Diego beer communities.
New Belgium Brewing is excited to announce that legal-drinking age residents in the great state of Kansas can now enjoy The Hemperor HPA, a hemp pale ale brewed with hops and hemp hearts. Shipments of this once banned beer began arriving in the Jayhawk state last week.
Samuel Adams might be the official beer of the Boston Red Sox, but it was cross-town competitor Harpoon Brewery that scored a prominent World Series commercial, a first for the company, just days before the start of Game 4. In between the singing of the National Anthem and the first pitch on Saturday night, Harpoon Brewery co-founder and CEO Dan Kenary could be heard on televisions across the greater Boston area.
In the latest edition of People Moves: Heineken USA sales chief set to depart in 2019; Melvin Brewing sales director trades beer for cannabis; Matt Brewing Company hires a new brewmaster; and O’Connor Distributing names a new president.
With an infusion of local roast coffee, a dash of cocoa nibs and touch of seasonal sorcery, Firestone Walker’s Mocha Merlin milk stout is making its return this fall and early winter.
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. announces the release of Mouthful of Miracles, the Northern California craft brewery’s first Brut IPA. The new limited release beer comes in big at 8.5% Alcohol by Volume. Mouthful of Miracles is packaged in 16 oz. cans and draft.
To celebrate and promote the revitalization project of the 190-acre RFK Campus, Events DC has partnered with Atlas Brew Works and local DC artist, Maggie O’Neill to release RFK Untapped, a limited-edition IPA beer. RFK Untapped will debut this week and be available at various events over the next several months while supplies last.
Indeed Brewing Company announces High & Dry Brut IPA can release. This will be Indeed Brewing’s first time distributing a limited-run beer in labeled cans and will be available for purchase in four-packs of 12 ounce cans.
Nine Pin Ciderworks, New York’s first farm cidery located in Albany, has announced that distribution of Nine Pin cider products throughout the State of New Jersey has begun.
