Craft beer industry news.
Want to stand out at the Great American Beer Festival? Open your checkbook. At the 2019 GABF, put on by industry trade group the Brewers Association, large activations from deep-pocketed corporations took center stage, drawing throngs of beer drinkers to sprawling setups that included TVs, bar games and live music while 800 breweries pouring 4,000 beers scrapped for attention inside the Denver Convention Center.
KYLA Hard Kombucha is hitting a fever pitch with the launch of a first-of-its-kind hard kombucha infused with cold brew coffee. The brand behind the first non-pasteurized, shelf stable hard kombucha with live cultures from a SCOBY will launch its new brew on October 1, just six months after debuting on shelves with two flagship flavors – Ginger Tangerine and Hibiscus Lime. The new KYLA Hard Kombucha Cold Brew flavor boasts a 4.5% ABV and notes of vanilla.
UpCountry Brewing has released a new brew, the ‘Yammy LagAR’ Festbier, in-house. The brewery tapped the keg on their seasonal lager on Wednesday.
Oskar Blues Brewery in Austin, Texas, is now brewing their flagship beer, Dale’s Pale Ale, using locally crafted malt developed by neighboring malthouse, Blacklands Malt. The Oskar Blues team is excited to incorporate quality, sustainable, locally-sourced ingredients, while supporting the community and calling attention to the art of craft malting. Dale’s Pale Ale brewed with Blacklands malt is now available throughout Texas and surrounding states.
Upslope Brewing Company, the Boulder-based brewer, today, announced the latest installment of its quarterly release Lee Hill Series — Volume 17, a Sazerac Style Rye Ale Brewed with Honey.
In episode three of the Brewbound Podcast, Brewbound editors Chris Furnari and Justin Kendall sit down with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Tomme Arthur, the co-founder of Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey, for two separate conversations about beer, politics and the future of brewing.
Lone Tree Brewing Co. is excited to warn you about the annual outbreak of their award-winning Imperial Red IPA, Hop Zombie. Seek shelter at Lone Tree Brewing Company, September 29 and arm yourselves with bombers of this 2017 GABF Silver Medal-winning brew.
Last week’s Great American Beer Festival was the largest in history, as a record 62,000 attendees turned out to sample over 4,000 beers from more than 800 breweries that were set up across 584,000 sq. ft. space inside the Denver Convention Center. Here are three takeaways from the 2018 GABF.
In an effort to curb beer’s dwindling share of the broader alcohol market, three major trade associations — the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), the Brewers Association (BA) and the Beer Institute (BI) — have formed a group tasked with improving the health of the beer segment. During the NBWA’s annual convention Monday, outgoing chairman Jim Matesich announced the the formal launch of the “Beer Growth Initiative.” The effort is being spearheaded by alcoholic beverage consultancy Tamarron, along with leaders from the NBWA, BA and BI who are serving on a steering committee.
Founded at the crossroads of cultures, SouthNorte Beer Co. seeks to embrace the best of both sides of the border, and this limited-edition anniversary release is no exception. SouthNorte Brewmaster Ryan Brooks took inspiration from esteemed Baja chef, Javier Plascencia, to brew a beer that expertly pairs with one of the chef’s most popular dishes—his grilled octopus.
From its inception, Riff Cold Brewed Coffee has aspired to bring craft beer’s extraordinary collaborative spirit and culture to the coffee world. With a couple months of operations under their belt, Riff’s co-founders decided it was time to start exploring a collaboration with the right craft brewery.
Evolution Craft Brewing Company is releasing their first ever Brut IPA.
The first beers from 1623 Brewing will hit shelves and taps in Maryland next month.
UpCountry Brewing has released their first California Common style beer.
