Veteran Brewer Ben Spencer Joins Strike Brewing Co.
Strike Brewing Co. today announced that veteran brewer Ben Spencer has joined the company as Director of Brewing Operations & Brewmaster.
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Sudwerk, City of Davis Collaborate on Beer for Centennial Celebration
To commemorate Davis’ centennial this year, city officials approached its most venerable brewery, Sudwerk, for a collaborative project and a special Centennial Lager.
Bear Republic Launches Legacy Series
Brewing handcrafted beers for over twenty years, Bear Republic Brewing Company has announced the launch of their Legacy Series, a catalog of craft beers that have helped define the brewery’s legacy.
Unable to Come About, Fat Point Climbs Aboard Seaboard Craft Beer Holdings
Florida’s Fat Point Brewing has finalized its sale to Seaboard Craft Beer Holdings, the parent company of Tampa Bay’s Big Storm Brewing. A purchase price was not disclosed, but Seaboard co-founder L.J. Govoni told Brewbound that the transaction included various brewery assets as well as the rights to the Fat Point brand.
Molson Coors Among Donors Equipping New Colorado State University Teaching Brewery
A long-awaited teaching brewery at Colorado State University is slated to open in the fall thanks to generous donations of equipment and services from Molson Coors Brewing Company and a host of other donors.
Beer Institute Names Travis Gibbons Senior Director of Health Policy and Regulatory Affairs
The Beer Institute — a national trade association representing brewers, beer importers, and industry suppliers — announced today that Travis Gibbons has been named senior director of health policy and regulatory affairs. Gibbons brings over a decade of government and advocacy experience to the Beer Institute.
Peroni Nastro Azzurro Debuts 1st Beer Can
Italy’s No. 1 premium beer, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, is pleased to unveil their first ever beer can, just in time for the spring and summer seasons. Previously only served in glass bottles, Peroni’s new slim can made its debut at The House of Peroni during September 2016’s New York Fashion Week and has finally made its way into the wider markets to fuse Italian style with American culture
Founders to Open $4 Million Detroit Brewery and Taproom
Founders Brewing Co. today announced plans to open a small brewery and taproom in midtown Detroit before the end of the year.
Fort Collins Brewery Releases Kettle-Soured Dark Cherry Imperial Red Ale
Fort Collins Brewery (FCB) announces the second season of their top-rated Savor Series beer, Kettle-Soured Dark Cherry Imperial Red Ale.
Hi-Wire Brewing Announces May Speciality Beer Releases
Hi-Wire Brewing is excited announce the release of two speciality beers which will be perfect for your summer-stocked-cooler. If you are into fresh, hoppy, tropical beer vibes, then these two beers will be right up your alley.
Garden Party Botanical Hard Soda Announces New Indiana Distribution Agreements
DrinkGP, LLC today announced two new distribution agreements with Anheuser-Busch Distributors in Northern Indiana.
Drivers, Mechanics Strike at Long Island Distributor Clare Rose
More than 100 union delivery drivers and warehouse workers for Clare Rose Inc., a New York beer distributor, went on strike Sunday afternoon after months of unsuccessful wage negotiations.
Brewery Ommegang introduces Pale Sour Ale
Brewery Ommegang welcomes a remarkable new year-round beer this month.Pale Sour is a 6.9% ABV mixed fermentation sour beer developed by Ommegang’s brewmaster Phil Leinhart, and the master blenders at their sister brewery, Liefmans, in Oudenaarde, Belgium.
Cicerone Certification Program Announces Spanish Website and Certified Beer Server Exam
Today, the US-based Cicerone Certification Program announced the launch of its program in Spanish.