Barrels & Bottles Brewery Releases Pale Boy Ale V
Barrels & Bottles Brewery is excited to release Pale Boy Ale V, a collaboration with Brian Quarnstrom and the Golden Civic Foundation.
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Cold Spring Brewing Scoops Up North Carolina Co-Packer
Less than a year after it was sold to a private equity firm, Minnesota-based Cold Spring Brewing Company is now on the buy side of a deal. Brynwood Partners, a Connecticut-based private equity firm with existing investments in a variety of food and beverage companies, yesterday announced that Cold Spring Brewing had purchased Carolina Beverage Group.
With $5 Million Raised, Provi Aims to Streamline Alcohol Ordering for Retailers
Chicago-based e-commerce marketplace Provi today announced the completion of a $3.5 million funding round. Provi, which aggregates distributor inventories and serves as a one-stop shop for retailers to search and place alcohol orders, has now raised $5 million via two funding rounds with an investor list that includes Hyde Park Angels, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Ludlow Ventures, and Sandalphon Capital, among others.
Sweetwater Brewing Releases ‘Twisted Fish’ Crystal Pilsner
SweetWater Brewing Co.’s latest release, Twisted Fish Crystal Pilsner, was brewed with and for Building Conservation Trust, the Coastal Conservation Association’s National Habitat Program. As one of the five beneficiaries of the brewery’s annual Save Our Water campaign, BCT competed against the other non-profits in a social media campaign, winning the opportunity to create a beneficial brew.
Video: CBC Attendees Agree, Sessionable Lagers Are a Trend to Watch
Firestone Walker has 805. New Belgium has Dayblazer. Founders has Solid Gold. Boston Beer has Sam ’76 and Sierra Nevada has BFD (Beer For Drinking). The common thread linking each of those brands? They’re all less than 5 percent ABV and marketed to consumers as “drinkable,” “crushable,” “light,” or “easygoing.”
Brewers Association Announces Location for Public Hop Breeding Program
The Brewers Association announced the execution of a subaward designating the facility for its public hop breeding program.
Pelican Brewing Releases Queen of Hearts
Pelican Brewing Company this month re-releases its celebrated gin barrel-aged Saison, Queen of Hearts.
Station 26 Brewing Co. Releases Mixed 12-Pack
Last week, Station 26 Brewing Co. introduced a brand new 12-pack that includes brewery mainstays Colorado Cream Ale, Tangerine Cream, Juicy Banger IPA, and American Copper.
Growing Number of Craft Breweries in the Napa Valley
The Napa Valley is renowned for its mastery of the grape, but it is also gaining appeal for its craft breweries and taprooms that offer IPAs, ambers, wheats, pilsners, porters and more.
Hoppy Brewing to Open Community Taphouse in Old Sacramento
We have now finalized plans to open a new community taphouse named Hoppy’s Railyard Kitchen & Hopgarden in Old Sacramento this summer, as announced by our company Founder Troy Paski. Complete with an outside patio area or “hopgarden”, the taphouse will open in the 9,000-square foot space formerly occupied by Ten22 and DISTRICT located at 1022 2nd Street.
Video: CBC Attendees Share Key Takeaways From 2018 Meeting
During the 2018 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC), held earlier this month in Nashville, Tennessee, Brewers Association (BA) leaders dedicated a significant amount of time and energy to advocating for the increased adoption of its independent craft brewer seal.
Constitutional Challenge to North Carolina Distribution Laws Moves Forward
A lawsuit brought by two North Carolina breweries that challenges the constitutionality of the state’s distribution laws is inching toward a trial. Last Thursday, Superior Court Judge Allen Baddour denied the state’s motions to dismiss the case or send it to a three-judge panel. A trial date has not been set.
CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries Appoints Interim CEO Following Departure of Srinivas Kumar
Today, CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries Group, Inc. announced that it has accepted the resignation of Srinivas Kumar who became CEO of the company in 2014. Fred Beilstein III will serve as interim CEO as he continues Mr. Kumar’s work to grow all the CraftWorks brands.
21st Amendment Releases Watermelon Funk Sour Ale
21st Amendment Brewery is pleased to bring back its mind-blowing summertime sour, Watermelon Funk.