New Belgium CEO Discusses 2018 Strategy
New Belgium will finish 2017 “flat to slightly up,” which newly appointed CEO Steve Fechheimer considers a victory in a crowded craft beer industry that has slowed to single-digit growth.
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RiverWalk Brewing Co. Opens New Taproom and Brewery
RiverWalk Brewing Co. recently opened their new taproom and brewery at 40 Parker Street in Newburyport, MA. The 20,000 square foot space houses a 30 barrel brewhouse, taproom featuring twelve rotating taps, beer-inspired food menu and a private events room.
Atwater Brewery Plans for Growth in 2018
Atwater Brewery, Detroit’s hometown brewer for 20 years, has grown from humble beginnings as a small brewpub in Detroit’s historic Rivertown district into one of Michigan’s largest brewers. During 2017, Atwater added a host of new products to complement its robust portfolio and meet growing customer demand. It also signed a new distribution agreement with M1 Network and completed its re-branding with renowned Detroit artist Tony Roko.
Crooked Stave Credits Transition to Cans with Increased Sales
Crooked Stave owner Chad Yakobson wants his wild and sour ales to be more “approachable and available” in 2018. To that end, the Denver-based brewery began transitioning a handful of its core releases from large-format bottles into 6-packs of 12 oz. cans earlier this year.
Schubros Brewery Announces New Subsidiary
Schubros Brewery, a craft beer company focused on creating a bold epicurean experience influenced by all the flavors of the world, today announced its expansion to Asia via a new Subsidiary, San Francisco East Bay Brewing Company (SFEBB) Inc.
Brewbound Voices: Conquering COLAs with ‘The Beer Label Guy’
In his column for Brewbound Voices, Andrew Zender, the founder of ‘The Beer Label Guy,’ highlights some of the common mistakes that can slow the beer label approval process and outlines some of the label changes that require breweries to submit a new COLA.
Brewers of Pennsylvania and Lyft Partner to Provide Discounted Rides
Lyft has partnered with the Brewers of Pennsylvania to provide affordable, reliable transportation to 139 member breweries across Pennsylvania. As the official rideshare partner of the Brewers of Pennsylvania, Lyft will provide brewery employees, guests, and patrons a reliable ride home when they need one.
Genesee Brew House Releases Simcoe S.M.A.S.H. Pale Ale
The limited-time-only Simcoe S.M.A.S.H. Pale Ale will be available for purchase beginning mid-December through winter 2018 in six-pack bottles, as well as on draft in select bars and restaurants, including the Genesee Brew House in Rochester, New York. Beer drinkers can purchase Simcoe S.M.A.S.H. at select locations throughout the East, Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes.
Alaskan Spruce IPA Leads Rotating Series for 2018
In 2018, Alaskan Brewing will be changing up their rotating seasonal offerings, launching a new focus on three products that will not be strictly tied to seasons.
Heavy Seas to Release AmeriCannon
Heavy Seas Beer is excited to announce the release of the newest member of the Cannon Crew, AmeriCannon, a Double Dry-Hopped American Pale Ale.
Brewery Ommegang to Release Candi Stout
Candi Stout fuses rich roasted malts with Belgian candi sugar, bittersweet cocoa nibs, and a special strain of Belgian ale yeast.
Last Call: Trump Makes Tax Reform Law; Left Hand Seeks $6 Million in Damages in White Labs Lawsuit
In this week’s edition of Last Call: President Donald Trump makes tax reform law; Left Hand seeks $6 Million in damages in White Labs lawsuit; the Beer Institute releases November domestic tax paid estimates; the Brewers Association offers to pay to return lost kegs; and more.
Stone Brewing Officially Launches in China
Fresh Stone Brewing beers are now regularly available in select Chinese markets.
JDub’s Brewing Company Hires Tim Snell as Director of Sales
JDub’s Brewing Company has hired Beer Industry Veteran, Tim Snell, in the breweries newly created role of “Director of Sales.”