Craft beer industry news.
Back by popular demand, Hi-Wire Brewing will be releasing Pink Drink at the end of June. Pink Drink (4.2% ABV) is a ultra crushable tart wheat ale with lemongrass & raspberries; simple, refreshing, & pink. This kettle sour has the perfect balance of raspberry fruit sweetness & fresh candied-lemon aroma from lemongrass.
In elections held during the first two weeks of June, the member breweries of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association (OCBA) elected five representatives to the eleven-member board of directors.
Ambient Water, a leading provider of atmospheric water generation systems for extracting water from humidity in the air, today announced that Ballast Point Brewing Co. has completed its first two batches of beer made with water produced from Ambient’s atmospheric water generation systems.
Indiana-based Tin Man Brewing Company has been acquired by Neace Ventures, a Louisville-headquartered venture capital and real estate firm.
Sam Adams Summer Ale, one of the most popular and highly anticipated beers of the summer season, is finally old enough to drink itself. So what has 21 years of BBQs, camping trips, outdoor concerts, tailgating and shared memories with friends taught its brewers? That it’s important to take a break and smell the hops!
Despite the growth in “own-premise” sales, executives from prominent beer-centric retail chains Yard House, Old Chicago (Craftworks Restaurants & Breweries) and World of Beer told a room of industry professionals attending last Thursday’s Brewbound Session that the increasing amount of beer flowing through brewery taprooms wasn’t yet a major concern.
The streak is over! After eight straight years of Russian River Brewing Company’s double IPA Pliny the Elder dominating the top spot, Bell’s Two Hearted Ale was named number one in the 15th annual Best Beers in America survey, conducted by Zymurgy magazine.
Venice, California-based House Beer continues to expand outside of their home in Southern California with the addition of Idaho to their distribution network.
The 16-pack showcases four different Starr Hill beers in 12 oz. cans, three of which make their debut in the can format for this limited release package.
Avery Brewing Company, a Boulder-based craft brewery and maker of White Rascal Belgian-Style White Ale is thrilled to announce the release of Nuttiest Professor, a bourbon barrel-aged peanut stout.
Just in time for LA Beer Week, Angel City Brewery is excited to release their first-ever limited beer in 16-ounce cans.
Independence Brewing Co, one of Texas’ original craft breweries, today kicks off its “Summer for Service Dogs” campaign with the release of Cucumber Redbud – a Berliner Weisse for a great cause.
The Cicerone® Certification Program today announced the addition of a new staff member based in Latin America. Josemaria “Chema” Mora will work with breweries, importers, retailers, and beer and culinary education organizations to promote Cicerone’s Spanish language programs and products. He will act as a point person for Latin American customer support activities, including remote and in-person visits to businesses, technical meetings, and tradeshows.
Fremont Brewing of Seattle, Washington will be releasing its Pride Kolsch again this year in celebration of Pride month. Pride Kolsch will be distributed across Washington on draft and in 16oz cans to coincide with Pride events state-wide. Fremont will host their official Pride Kickoff Celebration featuring two Pride Kolsch infusions at their Urban Beer Garden on June 22, 2017 from 5-10pm. Proceeds from Pride Kolsch sales will be donated to Lambert House and Ingersoll Gender Center.
