Craft beer industry news.
Two of Asheville, North Carolina’s most beloved breweries are teaming up! Highland Brewing Company and Hi-Wire Brewing have joined forces to create Plum Nectar, a dry-hopped Berliner Weisse with plums. Tart and refreshing, Plum Nectar blends aromatic citrus and tropical fruit notes from Azacca hops with the juicy and sweet character of 17 pounds of plums per barrel.
Massachusetts-based brew-it-yourself bar and restaurant Hopsters has once again turned to equity crowdfunding in an effort to help finance a planned $4 million expansion into Philadelphia. One year after securing $1.3 million from 713 investors via Wefunder, which enabled the company to open its Boston Seaport location, Hopsters is again looking to raise more than $1 million from unaccredited investors.
In this week’s Last Call: Founders Brewing is sued for alleged racial discrimination; the New Jersey ABC suspends its taproom ruling; the Beer Institute expresses disappointment in continued aluminum tariffs; and more news.
On October 6, Monday Night Brewing’s Big Head, Tiny Arms debuts at its West Midtown taproom, followed by a release at Fernbank Museum of Natural History on October 12 during Fernbank After Dark. This hazy, easy-drinking India Pale Ale has plenty of citrusy, hoppy notes thanks to the inclusion of Motueka and Huell Melon hops.
Boulevard Brewing Company today announced that its beers will soon be available throughout the state of New Mexico.
Cape May Brewing Company is pleased to announce their latest collaboration beer, this time with Left Hand Brewing of Longmont, Colorado. Ties the Room Together, a white Russian-inspired cream stout, releases for distribution in New Jersey and Pennsylvania on October 13th with a The Big Lebowski-inspired bash at Cape May Brewing Company’s Tasting Room at 1288 Hornet Road in the Cape May Airport.
A pair of small Michigan beer companies are set to merge in an effort to better compete with larger brewing operations. Royal Oak-based Roak Brewing Co. announced this week that it is in the process of acquiring Traverse City’s Right Brain Brewery. Speaking to Brewbound, Roak Brewing co-owner and CEO John Leone said the deal is expected to close in the next 60 to 90 days, pending approval from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. He declined to share specific financial terms of the deal, noting that some details of the transaction are still finalized.
Fall is a time to turn inward, and what better way to do that than with a pFriem in hand around the campfire, dinner table or living room hearth? Your only challenge will be choosing from among all the delicious Fall offerings from pFriem.
Angel City Brewery and Lyft will partner to provide Angelenos a treat, launching this Halloween. Starting Friday, October 26, customers can purchase Angel City Brewery’s loaded-with-hops IPA, in limited edition, hot pink Lyft and ACB green 16-oz. cans, that contain a $5 off code* to promote a smart ride option, from bars and restaurants throughout Los Angeles.
Wild Leap Brew Co. just celebrated their first birthday this September and to mark the occasion the brewery proudly announces the debut of two new beers. Alpha Abstraction Volume 3, the third edition of the popular Double IPA series, and Rollin’ Deep, a delectable Cinnamon Roll Stout. These beers will join the Wild Leap lineup during the second week of October.
MadTree Brewing Company, one of Cincinnati’s most popular breweries and maker of the beer named Lift, has partnered with Lyft, the fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S., to make sure craft beer drinkers have a responsible way to get home after a night of drinking.
Hunters Point Brewery and Speakeasy Ales & Lagers announce today Phil Cutti — current president of the San Francisco Brewers Guild and Founder of Headlands Brewing Company — joins their brewing team as the new Head Brewer.
Squatters’ number one selling brand – Hop Rising Double IPA – will wear a pink can for the entire month of October. Squatters Craft Beers has pledged to donate $0.05 for each special can sold during the campaign. New in 2018, Squatters will double down and donate a portion of proceeds from special pink-canned Full Suspension Pale Ale 12-packs.
Elevation Beer Company’s award-winning Horchata Imperial Porter, Señorita, returns for its second year in 12 oz. cans, now available in 6-packs and on draft across the brewery’s distribution footprint as a seasonal release through colder months.
