MadTree and Short’s Collaborate on The Bonsai Project
MadTree Brewing Company and Short’s Brewing Company are launching The Bonsai Project collaboration (Get it? Short trees…) this November.
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Elevation Beer Company to Release False Summit Barrel-Aged Belgian-Style Quad
Elevation Beer Company’s barrel-aged Belgian-style Quad returns this year in 750mL bombers for the season. This Quadrupel Ale aged in Buffalo Trace Bourbon barrels has been one of the brewery’s seasonal, large-format offerings since 2013.
Second Chance Beer Company and AleSmith Announce Collaboration Release
Second Chance Beer Company, a San Diego-based award-winning independent craft brewery, announced today a unique collaboration with AleSmith Brewing Company called Blend-O-Matic. Believed to be the first-of-its-kind, the collaboration features two beers, one recipe from each brewery, designed to be mixed and savored together.
Zillicoah Beer Company to Release 2 Beers for Anniversary
Zillicoah Beer Company will celebrate its one-year anniversary by releasing the first two beers in its bottle program.
Constellation Brands CEO to Step Down Next Year
Rob Sands will step down as CEO of Constellation Brands on March 1, 2019, the New York-based alcohol beverage company announced today. Assuming the role from Sands will be Bill Newlands, who joined Constellation as chief growth officer in 2015 and took over as president from Sands in February.
Brooklyn Brewery to Begin Selling Beer in Colorado in November
In a move that will expand its U.S. distribution footprint to 29 states, Brooklyn Brewery announced Monday that it would begin selling beer in Colorado next month. The New York-based craft brewery, which also sells its products in 30 countries, is partnering with Elite Brands on the Front Range and High Country Beverage in Northern Colorado and the Western Slope. It plans to sell flagship Brooklyn Lager, as well as Bel Air Sour, Defender IPA, seasonal offerings, and draft-only releases.
Reyes Beverage Group Announces Plans to Open Distribution Center in California
Harbor Distributing, L.L.C., a Reyes Holdings, L.L.C. company, will open a 355,000 square foot distribution center in Santa Fe Springs, CA to accommodate the recent expansions of its Southern California operations.
Pyramid Brewing Releases Yeah Baby! CRYO-Hops IPA
Pyramid Brewing Co. is excited to announce its newest beer, Yeah Baby! CRYO-Hops IPA. Featuring tropical and citrus flavors from Yakima Chief’s Ekuanot CRYO-Hops and a smooth, tangerine-hued malt profile, this hop-forward IPA is available to enjoy year-round in 6-pack, 12 oz. cans and on draft at bars and restaurants in Washington, Oregon and across the West.
Epic Brewing to Release 3 Versions of Big Bad Baptist
All three Baptists will be distributed nationally to all of Epic’s markets and will be available in stores by the middle of November.
UpCountry Brewing Releases Black Currant Gose
UpCountry Brewing is releasing the next and newest brew in their Simply Sour Series this week: Black Currant Gose.
The Booth Brewing Releases Dancing Cow Milk Stout
Dancing Cow Milk Stout, originally launched by The Booth Brewing (“The Booth”) in South Korea as an easy-drinking milk stout, will be released this week in California in kegs and in cans for the first time.
Epic Brewing Opens Remodeled Taproom, Refreshes Look of Utah Series Beers
The view from Utah’s favorite brewery just became more Epic with an expanded and remodeled taproom as well as new labels for its Utah Series beers.
Helltown Brewery Acquires Rivertowne Assets in Bankruptcy Auction
Following a bankruptcy auction held last Friday, Pennsylvania’s Helltown Brewery has emerged as the highest bidder for a majority of the assets of Pittsburgh’s Rivertowne Brewing. After filing for bankruptcy in May, Rivertowne was put up for auction earlier this month with bids starting at $1.35 million. Helltown placed the winning bid of $2.1 million for Rivertowne’s Export, Pennsylvania-based brewery and land, as well as assets at its Verona and Monroeville brewpubs. The company, which acquired the Rivertowne brand through the auction and plans on continuing to brew some of its labels, is still awaiting final approval from a judge overseeing the case.
Growing at 30 Percent in New York, Remarkable Liquids Expands into New Jersey
Remarkable Liquids, a craft beer-focused wholesaler based in Albany, New York, has expanded beyond its borders. The company last week announced that it had launched statewide distribution of 15 brands in neighboring New Jersey. Interest from Remarkable’s existing suppliers, as well as Garden State retailers, pushed the distributor to expand its service area outside of its home state, according to partner Matt Hartman.