Stone Brewing Officially Launches in China
Fresh Stone Brewing beers are now regularly available in select Chinese markets.
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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.”
Brewbound Voices: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Explored
Lawrence A. Katz is a shareholder and Kristen E. Burgers is a principal in the Tysons, Virginia, office of Hirschler Fleischer. In their column for Brewbound Voices, Katz and Burgers provide an overview of the bankruptcy process and discuss the tools available to a debtor in bankruptcy.
Coronado Brewing to Release North Island New Engalnd-Style IPA in Cans
As part of its new Knoxville Series, Coronado Brewing is re-releasing North Island IPA in freshly designed six-pack cans and 22oz bottles. North Island is the first installment in Coronado’s new Knoxville Series, which will feature three special release beers distributed throughout Coronado’s network in six-pack cans, 22oz bottles and on draft.
Mikkeller Launches Terroir Series
Just as grapes are not just grapes, hops are not just hops. The Danish microbrewery Mikkeller proves this with a new series of beers exploring the terroir of hop varieties. The hope is that it will contribute to the education of brewers and improve the overall quality of hops in the industry, Mikkel Borg Bjergsø, CEO and founder of Mikkeller explains.
Evans Brewing Opens New Pub in Huntington Beach
Evans Brewing Co. is gifting Huntington Beach with a brand new restaurant and tap room.
No-Li Frost Fest Generates $120,000 for Spokane and Washington Economies
Craft beer is making a more notable economic impact in Spokane in recent years, as evidenced by the boost the city saw from No-Li Brewhouse’s FrostFest on Dec. 9. The second-annual event generated $120,805 for the local economy, according to an economic impact study by Visit Spokane, the region’s tourism bureau.
Up 34 Percent, Founders Brewing Eyes 625,000 Barrels in 2018
Propelled by the continued growth of flagship session offering All Day IPA, Founders Brewing reported this week that it would produce approximately 468,000 barrels of beer in 2017, up from about 348,000 last year. The Michigan-based craft brewery, which sold a 30 percent stake to Spain’s Mahou San Miguel Brewery in late 2014, and now ranks as the ninth largest brewery in the U.S., was “pleasantly surprised” to exceed its initial projections, co-founder and CEO Mike Stevens told Brewbound.
Speakeasy Looks to Rebuild Retail Presence in 2018
Seven months after purchasing Speakeasy Ales & Lagers out of receivership, new owner Cestra “Ces” Butner has reconstructed the company’s California distribution network and reopened the San Francisco brewery’s taproom.
City Star Brewing Releases Widow Maker Imperial Stout
As the sun hangs lower in the sky each day City Star head brewer John Way tracks how far it shines inside through the taproom’s new huge south-facing windows. Solar noon is celebrated daily and well known by all those who work in the brewhouse mid-day with John. Fascinated by the Winter Solstice John Way originally crafted Widow Maker, his darkest beer of the year, with the darkest day of the year in mind.
New Braunfels Brewing Company Expands Distribution to West Coast
In the month of December, sour brewery New Braunfels Brewing Co shipped 130 cases and 55 kegs to two new distribution partners outside of Texas.
Adirondack Brewery Announces 2018 Release Calendar
2018 is just around the corner and Adirondack Brewery is ready to take on the new year with a streamlined beer lineup, full of classics and new offerings.
Indeed Brewing to Release Strawberry Fields Sour Ale in Cans
Indeed Brewing will bring Strawberry Fields Sour Ale to 12 oz. cans in late January 2018.
Edge Brewing Hires New Head Brewer
Edge Brewing Barcelona is excited to announce that, Riley Finnigan, formerly of Avery Brewing Co. in Boulder, Colorado, will be joining the Edge team as Head Brewer.