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Canarchy Sales Up 15 Percent Through June

Canarchy Sales Up 15 Percent Through June

Midway through 2018, the Canarchy Craft Brewery Collective is outpacing the overall U.S. craft beer segment. The Brewers Association (BA) reported last week that growth for small and independent U.S. brewers had “stabilized,” with production growing 5 percent through the first six months of 2018. The Fireman Capital-backed brewery consortium — whose brands include Oskar Blues, Cigar City, Deep Ellum, Perrin Brewing, Three Weavers, and Utah Brewers Cooperative (Wasatch and Squatters) — is growing faster than the category, with off-premise sales up 15.4 percent in the total U.S. multi-outlet and convenience store channel year-to-date.

Coronado Brewing Releases Island Vibes Passionfruit Sour

The third installment in Coronado’s Art Series is set to make its debut with the release of Island Vibes passionfruit Berliner Weisse. The Coronado KFiSH Art Series debuted earlier this year and has already seen two successful beer releases. Island Vibes is now the third beer to come out of the series.

Maumee Bay Brewing Releases Algae-Inspired Green Beer

Maumee Bay Brewing Co. will release a green-color beer called “’Ale’gae Blooms” to raise awareness of how annual algal blooms threaten their product and the Lake Eire region’s public health.

Diageo Opens Guinness Brewery & Barrel House in Maryland

Guinness brewers, executives and guests from the local community gathered for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at the new home of Guinness in America – the Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House in Maryland.

Crooked Stave to Open Brewery and Taproom in Fort Collins

Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project is excited to announce its expansion to Fort Collins, Colorado opening a new experimental brewery and taproom in the heart of Old Town. Crooked Stave’s second taproom will be located in The Exchange, a new commercial development, located on North College Ave.

Melvin Brewing to Donate Proceeds of Your IPA Kegs Sales to RIP Medical Debt

ALPINE, Wy. — It may be unorthodox for a nonprofit to encourage people to enjoy a draft or two by teaming up with an award-winning brewery, but RIP Medical Debt (RIP) and Melvin Brewing aren’t your run of the mill organizations. The duo has been working on this project for almost a year and have joined… Read more »

Following Setback, Castle Island to Open Beer Garden Along Boston Harbor

Following Setback, Castle Island to Open Beer Garden Along Boston Harbor

After being forced to abandon plans for a seasonal beer garden near downtown Boston, Castle Island Brewing today announced it would open a pop-up on Constitution Wharf in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston. The new 6,000 sq. ft. space — located in a parking lot overlooking Boston Harbor — is situated across from the USS Constitution and slated to open Sunday, August 5.

Braxton Brewing Company Releases Oktoberfest Lager

Prost to new traditions! Braxton Brewing Company will be releasing its award-winning Oktoberfest Lager, Oktober Fuel, in cans beginning in August. Cans and draft will be available at the Covington Brewery starting Friday, August 3rd with a special tapping party featuring Zinzinnati Beir Band on September 7th. The award-winning lager will be available throughout the company’s entire distribution footprint.