Craft beer industry news.
Today, MillerCoors announced it used 15 billion fewer gallons of water across its value chain in 2016. The reduction can be attributed to changes in farming techniques that include innovative tools and irrigation initiatives that use less water while still producing high-quality barley, along with increased brewery efficiencies.
Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders, the number one selling global cider brand[1] and the fastest growing cider brand in the U.S.[2], unveils its newest flavor, and ushers in the autumn apple season with Strongbow Artisanal Blend. The new flavor is crafted with heirloom cider apple varieties, cold-pressed and blended together for a naturally refreshing, semi-sweet taste.
Urban Artifact, Cincinnati’s wild culture expert, will be releasing their Pickle Gose in cans for the first time.
Upland Brewing Co. announces the launch of their sour ale program in Nashville, Tennessee, after almost a year of expansion along the east coast.
Strawberry has made its debut in the Portland Cider Company seasonal line of ciders.
Evolution Craft Brewing Company has partnered with Five Good Inc. to distribute in Tokyo, Japan and then to the broader markets of Japan.
Cot in the Act, a favorite seasonal from 2 Towns cider hits shelves this week and is now available for the first time incans. Cot in the Act tempts cider lovers by bringing together fresh-pressed Northwest apples and ripe, juicy Washington Rival apricots.
Scottish craft beer maker BrewDog has tapped an industry outsider to lead the company’s U.S. operations. BrewDog last week announced the hiring of Tanisha Robinson as managing director.
Once a nomadic “gypsy brewer” without a place to call its own, Denmark-based Mikkeller will soon be brewing out of two U.S. locations after announcing plans to open a brewery and restaurant inside Citi Field, the home of the New York Mets. The 10,000 sq. ft. location, which is slated to open this fall, will include a 20-barrel brewhouse, numerous fermenters and a canning line, according to a press release.
Redhook Brewery today announced the release of Bicoastal IPA, a mash up between a hazy New England IPA and a west coast IPA. The hazy New England-style IPA is taking both coasts by storm. Redhook Brewery has a unique perspective on the trend, having a presence in both Washington and New Hampshire.
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery is excited to welcome its newest off-centered ale to the party, Lupu-Luau IPA, a coconut-centric India Pale Ale brewed with a tropical trifecta of toasted coconut, experimental hops and dehydrated coconut water.
Brewery Ommegang and HBO Global Licensing are proud to announce that a brand new beer in their successful partnership, available this fall, will confirm once and for all that, finally, Winter is Here! An 8.3% AVB Belgian-style double white ale with the fearsome Night King emblazoned on the label, Winter is Here will be available in 750ml single bottles, on draft, and also paired alongside previously released Fire and Blood Red Ale in a collectible gift pack complete with a commemorative glass.
Laurelwood Brewing Co. is excited to announce a new look and feel to its package lineup.
The seeds were sown for this collaboration beer in the fall of 2014, when Catawba Brewing Co-Owner Billy Pyatt had a chance encounter with John Washburn, Co-Founder of Bold Rock Hard Cider.
