Destihl Brewery Expands Distribution to the United Kingdom
DESTIHL Brewery officially announced today that it will expand its international beer exports to the United Kingdom, with a first shipment heading out this week.
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Brewery Ommegang Installs Canning Line, Launches Neon Rainbows New England-Style IPA
2018 is a year of expansion for Brewery Ommegang. The brewery is introducing a variety of new beers and undertaking a major renovation of the visitors’ center. Now, Ommegang is thrilled to announce the installation and commissioning of a new canning line and the launch of the brewery’s first on-site-only can release, the New England-style IPA Neon Rainbows, which to-date has been available only in very limited quantities on draft.
Rogue Ales & Spirits Releases Hop 10 IPA
This month, Rogue releases 10 Hop IPA, an imperial IPA made with 10 varieties of hops grown at Rogue Farms in Independence, Oregon, including two new hops: Keven and Adair.
PicoBrew Launches Pico U Craft Beverage Brewing Appliance
Leveraging their patented precision brewing technology that serves as the foundation of their innovative craft beer brewing appliance line, PicoBrew today announced the launch of Pico U, the world’s first universal craft beverage brewing appliance, on Kickstarter.
Pete Coors Calls on President Trump to End the Midwest Premium
Molson Coors Brewing Co. chairman Pete Coors is grabbing headlines for the second consecutive week. Last Monday, Coors issued an “open letter” to the Brewers Association, chastising the trade group’s leaders over negative comments made about “big beer” during the annual Craft Brewers Conference. Now, Coors has scored himself an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, and he’s turned his focus toward President Donald Trump and a recently imposed 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum.
Taste Radio Ep. 111: John McDonald on Building and Selling Boulevard Brewing Company
When John McDonald founded Boulevard Brewing Company in 1989, he never envisioned that the company would grow to 178,000 barrels and sell beer in 40 states. You can listen to McDonald discuss these topics, and more, on episode 111 of Taste Radio.
New Holland Brewing to Release Lost Dune Blueberry Ale
May 18, Dune Day, will mark this year’s launch of New Holland Brewing Company’s summer seasonal, Lost Dune Blueberry Ale.
Ska Brewing Releases Whiskey Sour from Barrel-Aged Beers Series
Just in time for American Craft Beer Week, Ska Brewing debuts its new Barrel-Aged Beers Series with Whiskey Sour— a sour ale aged in rye whiskey barrels with orange and cherries to mimic the classic cocktail’s signature garnish.
Five Boroughs Brewing Collaborates with Brooklyn Kura on Koji Rice Lager
Five Boroughs Brewing Co. teamed up with Brooklyn Kura, New York State’s first sake brewery, for a unique and creative collaboration incorporating the foundational ingredient in sake into a new beer.
Prairie Street Brewing Releases Feather Eye Rye and Berry River Roll in Cans
Prairie Street Brewing Company announced the launch of its first canned beers for off-site sales: Feather Eye Rye, a tasty rye IPA, and a fruit-enhanced Kölsch called Berry River Roll.
Constellation Brands’ Wine & Spirits Division Partners with Columbia Distributing in Washington and Oregon
Constellation Brands and Columbia Distributing announced an expanded partnership in the states of Washington and Oregon.
Ninkasi Brewing Co-Founder Reassumes CEO Role
Ninkasi Brewing co-founder Nikos Ridge is back at the helm as CEO of the Eugene, Oregon-based craft brewery after just one year away from the position. In a press release issued last Friday, the company said Cheryl Collins, who took over as CEO of the company last May, would step down from the post on June 18.
Golden Road Co-Founder: LA Brewery Can Be a Million Barrel Brand
Nearly three years after being acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev, Los Angeles’ Golden Road Brewing is beginning to see the advantages of being owned by the world’s largest beer manufacturer. In the last six months, Golden Road has launched its flagship Wolf Pup Session IPA nationally, and opened a pair of satellite brewpubs in California. According to market research firm IRI Worldwide’s multi-outlet and convenience (MULC) universe of stores, sales of the company’s beer have increased 100 percent through April 29.
No-Li Brewhouse Collaborates with Genus Brewery
A community collaboration for Spokane Craft Beer Week pairs two unlikely partners in No-Li Brewhouse and Genus Brewery, a small batch brewery and home-brew shop in the Spokane Valley. The specialty beer is being released only at the Collaboration Beer Festival at Bellwether Brewery on Tuesday, May 15th, where pairs of breweries from the Spokane area will release their own collaborations.