Nickel Brook Brewing Names Ian MacDonald New President
Nickel Brook announced today that it has named Ian MacDonald as President. Co-founder John Romano will transition to CEO, taking a more hands-on role in the day-to-day operations of the company.
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Shiner Maker The Spoetzl Brewery Donates $100,000 to Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Efforts
The Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, craft brewer of Shiner Bock, announced today contributions totaling $100,000 to several non-profit organizations to support relief efforts in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, a Category 5 hurricane that struck Puerto Rico on Sept. 20, 2017 and caused unprecedented devastation, including dozens of fatalities and lingering effects on the power grid, fresh water supplies and communication links, to name but a few.
Backcountry Brewery is Latest Colorado Craft Outfit to Sell
Another Colorado brewery has been sold. Broken Compass Brewing Company has agreed to buy the assets of Backcountry Brewery in Frisco.
Oskar Blues Brewery to Release Barrel-Aged Ten Fidy Imperial Stout
The highly anticipated Oskar Blues Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY is set for national release this month with tapping parties in North Carolina and Colorado scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 11.
Braxton Labs Releasing Sweet Potato Casserole in Bottles
Braxton Labs Sweet Potato Casserole Imperial Brown Ale will be released in 500ml bottles on Saturday, November 11th.
Unibroue Launches Belgian Ale ’25e Blonde De L’Enfer’ in US
Unibroue is celebrating its 25th anniversary and, as a pioneer of brewing Belgian style ales in North America, is honoring its roots by offering its US fan base its own take on a classic style, the Belgian strong golden ale.
Potosi Brewery Expands Iowa Distribution Footprint
Potosi Brewing Company is excited to announce their new distribution partnership with Mahaska.
Brooklyn Brewery, 21st Amendment and Funkwerks Sign Agreement with MicroStar Logistics
Complementing the recent announcement of an innovative new shared sales and distribution platform with 21st Amendment Brewery and Funkwerks Brewing Company, Brooklyn Brewery has partnered with MicroStar Logistics to deliver keg supply-chain solutions for its partner breweries. This keg logistics platform will drive efficiencies, flexibility, and sustainability benefits for 21st Amendment, Funkwerks, Brooklyn and future participating breweries.
New Braunfels Brewing Company to Release 3 New Sour Beers
New Braunfels Brewing Company releases three new sour beers.
Einstök White Ale and Arctic Pale Ale Cans Available in the United Kingdom
After a successful test launch in the US, Einstök Ölgerð, Iceland’s#1 craft beer export, is thrilled to announce its next can conquest destination: the United Kingdom.
Briess Malt & Ingredient Announces Manitowoc Expansion
Company officials at Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. have announced that a $17 million expansion of its barley processing and malting facility in Manitowoc, WI, is scheduled to start immediately. The plan includes replacing an aging structure, and installing a roaster and automated packaging line for the production and packaging of specialty roasted malts.
Nickel Brook Brewing to Release Annual Collaboration Beer with Sawdust City Brewing
Nickel Brook announced today that its annual collaboration with Sawdust City is an Imperial Sour with Soursop fruit, to be released on November 5.
Molson Coors’ US Shipments Decline More Than 7 percent
Molson Coors today reported a worldwide net dollar sales decline of 2.1 percent in the third quarter, highlighted by the company’s continued struggle to regain market share in a crowded U.S. marketplace.
MillerCoors Takes Bud Light Taste Test to St. Louis
The beer drinkers of St. Louis have spoken. Miller Lite went to Bud Light’s birthplace, St. Louis, to find out which beer people chose in a promotional blind taste test. 76% of St. Louisans chose Miller Lite instead of Bud Light, with dedicated fans surprised that the local favorite wasn’t chosen when the beers were revealed.