Rockyard Brewing Promotes Derick Rivera to Head Brewer
Rockyard Brewing Co. is excited to announce that they are kicking off the new year with Derick Rivera, an amazing new head brewer, at the lead.
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Holy Craft Brewery Opens First Taproom
San Francisco-based Holy Craft Brewery announced the opening of its first taproom, in the former home of Sip Bar & Lounge, located at the intersection of North Beach and Chinatown neighborhoods at 787 Broadway.
Braveheart Brewing Adds Statewide Distribution in Oregon
Braveheart Brewing LLC entered into a wholesale distribution agreement with Oregon’s Point Blank Distribution. Point Blank Distribution will provide Braveheart with statewide access with an initial rollout beginning in Central Oregon.
The Miami Beach Edition Launches Signature Beer, Iguanita Lager
The Miami Beach EDITION will celebrate the launch of its new exclusive hotel brew, Iguanita, at its popular Matador Bar monthly live music series, Pineapples & Pizza, on Thursday, Jan. 24.
US Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Tennessee Residency Requirement Dispute
A century after the ratification of Prohibition, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could have wide-ranging effects on the three-tier system. On Wednesday, the court heard arguments in Tennessee Wine & Spirits Retailers Association vs. Blair. At issue in the case is the constitutionality of the state of Tennessee’s two-year residency requirement for obtaining a liquor license. Additionally, the state requires a decade of residency for the renewal of liquor licenses, which expire after one year.
MillerCoors Names New CMO
After a six-month search, MillerCoors has identified its next chief marketing officer. The company today announced that Michelle St. Jacques, who currently serves as the global head of brands and capabilities at The Kraft Heinz Company, would take over as CMO on February 4.
River North Brewery to Release 2019 Whiskey Barrel Quandary
This Saturday, Jan. 19, River North Brewery will release the 2019 vintage of Whiskey Barrel Quandary, its annual Abbey-style quadruple aged in nothing but the finest Colorado bourbon barrels.
Portland Brewing and The Unipiper Collaborate On Unipiper Hazy IPA
Portland Brewing and Portland’s beloved celebrity, The Unipiper, announced today the upcoming release of a new collaborative beer, Unipiper Hazy IPA. Through its beer sales, Portland Brewing will raise support for The Unipiper’s newest initiative, Weird Portland United (WPU), ushering in a whole new chapter of Portland weirdness.
Heavy Seas Beer to Release 2 Versions of Blackbeard’s Breakfast Imperial Coffee Porter
The “Uncharted Waters” series by Heavy Seas Beer will soon welcome the 2019 edition of Blackbeard’s Breakfast, an Imperial Coffee Porter aged in bourbon barrels, available in both four-packs of 12 oz bottles and on draft.
Flying Fish Brewing Company to Release Irish Potato Candy Stout
Flying Fish Brewing Company, 10-time medal winners at the Great American Beer Festival and the Garden State’s largest craft brewery, is bringing the flavors of a traditional Philadelphia confection to a can in time for St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Potato Candy Stout.
UpCountry Brewing to Release a Hazy Double IPA
UpCountry Brewing is continuing its weekly beer releases with a new Hazy Double IPA going on tap this week. The “Hazy Love” DIPA will go on tap in the Asheville taproom at 6 p.m. on Wednesday and will also go on tap at the Brevard taproom at 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Mother Earth Brewing Founders to Launch Spiked Seltzer Brand
Stephen Hill and Trent Mooring have teamed up yet again for a cutting edge new venture, Sercy Spiked and Sparkling, an innovative and groundbreaking beverage company specializing in high-quality, organic sparkling seltzer water.
Wild Heaven Beer Expands Emergency Drinking Beer Series
For 2019, Wild Heaven Beer announces that along with the eagerly awaited rollouts of ATL Easy Ale and Standard Deluxe Lager, the flagship Emergency Drinking Beer brand is expanding to include a series of seasonal fruited versions.
The Booth Brewing Launches Make This Happen Series with 2 IPAs
It is a new year with new beers at The Booth Brewing Co! To welcome the new year, the Seoul born, Eureka-based brewery is launching a limited release series called “Make This Happen.”