Grimm Artisanal Ales to Open Brooklyn Brewery Saturday
After more than two years of construction, noted gypsy brewer Grimm Artisanal Ales will open its first brick-and-mortar brewery in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn on Saturday, June 30.
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Deschutes Completes Land Purchase in Virginia
More than two months after reworking plans for a second brewing facility in Virginia, Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery today announced it has finally closed on a long-anticipated $3.2 million deal to acquire 49 acres of land in Roanoke.
Constellation Brands’ Beer Depletions Grow 8.9 Percent in Q1; CEO Discusses Cannabis-Infused Drinks
Constellation Brands reported its first-quarter fiscal 2019 earnings today, which were highlighted by 8.9 percent growth in beer depletions (sales-to-retailers) and an 8.6 percent increase in shipments compared to the three-month period in 2017. Although beer was a major focus of today’s call, Sands spent a great deal of time discussing and answering questions about Constellation Brands’ $191 million investment into Canadian cannabis company, Canopy Growth Corporation.
Celis Brewery Releases Pale Bock in Cans
Celis Brewery is introducing Celis Pale Bock in aluminum cans.
Wicked Barley Brewing Collaborates with Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice on Blood Orange IPA and School in the Summertime Shandy
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company announced today that Jacksonville, Florida-based Wicked Barley Brewing Company has chosen Natalie’s for its renowned high-quality citrus in crafting select Wicked Barley craft beers this summer.
Asheville’s Hi-Wire Brewing to Open Taproom in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC has always been a dream destination for Hi-Wire Brewing owners Chris Frosaker and Adam Charnack. Alive with an eccentric culture, a booming music and arts scene, endless boutique restaurants, and an active political community, Durham, NC has always seemed like a natural fit for the Asheville, NC-based brewery.
Beer and Cars Don’t Always Mix; Lyft is Trying to Change That
Ride-sharing service Lyft announced today a partnership with the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild. It’s just the latest in an ongoing effort by the San Francisco-headquartered, on-demand transportation company to focus on getting patrons to and from brewery taprooms by forming partnerships with state guilds across the country.
Widmer Brothers and Firefox Collaborate on Open Source IPA
This spring Firefox partnered Portland, Oregon’s premier brewery, Widmer Brothers to make a beer. Widmer Brothers innovation team designed a 16-question online survey that allowed Twitter users to provide feedback on style and ingredients. Brewers took that information and developed a recipe for called Opensourcery, a 7 percent ABV, 70 IBU tropical IPA.
Dust Bowl Brewing Expands Distribution in Bay Area
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. continues to expand distribution in Northern California with the addition of Chrissa Imports. Based in South San Francisco, Chrissa Imports will begin servicing the Dust Bowl brand in Santa Mateo County in June.
Catawba Brewing Collaborates with Mountain Khakis on Soulshine Kölsch
Just as summer BBQs are shifting into high gear across the country, like-minded companies, Mountain Khakis and Catawba Brewing have joined forces to create the limited-edition Soulshine Kölsch, the perfect brew for pairing with summer fun.
First Beverage Ventures Invests in Laws Whiskey House
First Beverage Ventures, the private equity arm of beverage advisory and investment firm First Beverage Group, today announced its investment in Colorado-based distiller Laws Whiskey House, making it the second spirits brand to join the FBG portfolio. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
BeerBoard Signs Mellow Mushroom as New Client
BeerBoard, the industry leader in real-time data and analytics for draft beer, today announced it has signed Mellow Mushroom as a client. The move further solidifies BeerBoard’s standing within the industry and adds yet another major retail operator to its list of clients.
ChattaBrew Tour Launches Brewery Tour Service
On each ChattaBrew Tour, participants will take the “brew bus” to visit three different breweries over four hours, tasting signature brews and seasonal selections while they go behind the scenes to learn the art and science of the craft.
Castle Island Adds Grain Silo and Automated Malt Handling System
Castle Island Brewing Company (CIBC) experiences another expansion this year with the addition of a 30 ft. grain silo and automated malt handling system to their Norwood-based brewery and taproom.