Pike Brewing Opens Seasonal Beer Garden
This summer, Pike Brewing is opening the brewery doors to Post Alley and inviting guests to sit and sip among the tanks and kegs in its first ever Brewery Beer Garden.
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After Acquiring Alcohol Delivery Competitor, Drizly Co-Founder Steps Aside
Drizly co-founder Nick Rellas has stepped down as CEO of the on-demand alcohol delivery company but will maintain a seat on its board, the Boston Globe reported last week. Cory Rellas, who co-founded Drizly with his cousin and had been serving as its chief operating officer, has taken over as CEO. The leadership change came less than a month after Drizly announced the acquisition of Buttery, a competing alcohol delivery service that operated in four cities.
Anheuser-Busch Announces 2018 Goose Island Bourbon County Lineup
Goose Island Beer Co. announces 2018 Bourbon County Variants.
Last Call: Jim Koch Dines with President Trump; Buffalo Wild Wings Considers Sports Betting
In this week’s edition of Last Call: Boston Beer founder Jim Koch dines with President Trump; Buffalo Wild Wings considers sports betting; Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s ties to a Montana brewery project come under scrutiny; a federal appeals court rejects a challenge to the MegaBrew merger; and more news.
Hi-Wire Brewing Announces August Specialty Releases
Hi-Wire Brewing has announced the details of its seasonal & specialty releases for August, including Hazy & Juicy & Hoppy & Fresh Batch #3, a barrel-aged Blueberry Sour, and an Apricot Blonde for charity.
Cascade Brewing to Release Framblanc 2017
Cascade Brewing will release its Framblanc 2017 project on Friday, August 17.
Brewery Ommegang Introduces Fruittanomyces
Brewery Ommegang is proud to announce the release of Fruittanomyces, a dry-hopped witbier brewed with tropical fruits and aged with Brettanomyces. The funky, flavorful limited edition beer is arriving in stores now in 750 ml bottles.
Figueroa Mountain Brewing to Releases Cans on August 23
Figueroa Mountain, a Buellton-based brewery, will launch its first direct sales of their new cans on August 23rd, at noon from five taproom locations. The company has brought much of their new equipment online during their 2018 expansion, which has enabled them to streamline their brewing and packaging operations at their Buellton HQ and bring cans to market.
River North Brewery to Release Rum Barrel Mr. Sandman
This Saturday, August 11th, River North Brewery will release Rum Barrel Mr. Sandman. The bottle release party kicks off at Noon at the brewery’s taproom at 6021 Washington Street, just north of downtown Denver.
Arizona’s Sleepy Dog Brewing Expands Distribution to Chicago
Born in Arizona, Sleepy Dog Brewing is now being adopted by Illinois. A craft beer staple in the Arizona market, Sleepy Dog Brewing will expand its distribution into the Chicagoland area starting in August 2018.
Hazy IPAs Dominate 2018 GABF Entries, But Will Freshness Impact Results?
After only being recognized by the Brewers Association (BA) as an official beer style in March, “juicy or hazy IPAs” have already become the most competitive beer category at the upcoming Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition. In a post on the organization’s website, BA craft beer program director Julia Herz wrote that 414 different hazy IPA entries were received for the September event. Another 292 juicy or hazy pale ales and double IPAs were also submitted for judging at this year’s event, an indication that the “haze craze” is a beer style trend with legs.
Craft Brew Alliance Plans to Increase Spending on Kona, Eyes Top Line Acceleration
Following the release of Craft Brew Alliance’s second-quarter results on Wednesday, CEO Andy Thomas hailed his company’s financial performance as the “strongest validation” yet that CBA is a “company transformed.” During a call with analysts and investors today, Thomas said CBA is now in its “strongest operational and strategic position” company history, which he attributed to the growth of the Kona brand, a reshaped CBA portfolio that now includes three smaller craft partners, a rationalized brewery footprint, improved gross margin, and a “far more profitable business model.”
New Holland Brewing Company to Release Ichabod Pumpkin Ale
New Holland Brewing Company announces the release of beloved pumpkin beer Ichabod, which will start appearing in bars and restaurants starting August 13.
Devil’s Canyon Releases Five-Year Barrel Aged Pêche Lambic
Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company releases its five-year Barrel Aged Pêche Lambic on Friday, August 10, only in the brewery’s taproom. Part of the Devil’s Canyon’s Barrel Aged series, Pêche Lambic showcases in 500 mL (16.9 oz) bottles while supplies last.