Craft beer industry news.
If the walls could talk at the historic Riverbend Mill, they would tell a whole lot of stories about the variety of industries that have worked there: timber, cotton, wool, linen, flax yarn and much more. Now, the 209-year-old mill site welcomes another historic trade that dates back thousands of years, as far as the Mesopotamians — brewing.
Charlottesville-based Champion Brewing Company is celebrating its fourth anniversary while looking ahead to an ambitious 2017. The company will begin the year by opening a taproom in downtown Richmond, Virginia. In February, Champion will open a combination brewery and restaurant on Charlottesville’s historic downtown mall.
Craft Brew Alliance has appointed two Anheuser-Busch InBev executives to its board of directors, according to a press release issued last week.
Hi-Wire Brewing will be releasing four beers in early January 2017 that span every section of their portfolio, including two new seasonals, a limited specialty beer, and a release from their Sour & Wild Ale program.
Popular craft beermaker Trillium Brewing is planning to relocate its original brewing facility in the Fort Point neighborhood of Boston to a larger space just a few blocks away, Brewbound has learned. The new space, according to brewery co-owner Jean-Claude Tetreault, will span more than 15,000 sq. ft. and will include a full-scale restaurant as well as outdoor patio seating. The company is also looking into the feasibility of building a roof deck bar, Tetreault added.
Cigar City Brewing Company Announces 2017 Distribution Portfolio Cigar City Brewing is excited to introduce its 2017 Distribution Portfolio filled with CCB fan favorites and exciting new additions. The calendar includes: Cores, a Nitro Series, and Special Releases poised to hit CCB’s entire distribution footprint. This new line-up launches in January with the Nitro Series release of El Coco Coconut Flan Ale and the Special Series release of White Oak Jai Alai.
Kary Shumway is the founder of Beer Business Finance, an online resource for beer industry professionals. He has worked in the beer industry for over 20 years as a Certified Public Accountant and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Clarke Distributors, Inc. in Keene, New Hampshire. In part I of his two-part column for Brewbound Voices, Shumway describes the inner workings of a beer distributor and begins to explain how these organizations are evolving to accommodate an onslaught of new craft SKUs.
Hopworks Urban Brewery, known for a sustainable, Eco-friendly approach to craft beer, will open their third location on Friday, December 30. The new space is a 6,000 square foot brewery and restaurant in East Vancouver, Washington, at 17707 SE Mill Plain Boulevard.
What’s life been like for Virginia’s Devils Backbone since it was acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev? Revenue is up 18 to 20 percent over the previous year, according to the News and Advance, which recently profiled the brewery.
Back for the New Year! Our Bier De Champagne is part beer and part wine. We brewed this beer as a nice dry Saison and halfway through fermentation added Sauvignon Blanc grape juice and Champagne yeast. The result is a white grape leaning saison beer with complex fruit and spice flavors intertwined. Finally, we heavily carbonated the beer to bring it to life with effervescence much like a champagne. Happy New Year!
Mason Ale Works commemorates one year in business with the launch of its core portfolio of beers in cans. They have been building their portfolio of craft beers since opening their Oceanside facility in December 2015. The core line-up includes Charley Hustle Red IPA, Jambi IPA, Willy Time Belgian-Style White, and Cash Imperial Coffee Stout.
Nickel Brook Brewing Co. announced today that three of its core brands will be available in select Beer Stores across Ontario beginning this week. Tall cans of Naughty Neighbour APA, Headstock IPA and Cause & Effect Blonde Ale will initially be stocked at 57 Beer Store outlets, with plans to expand into more stores in 2017. Distribution will be focused on self-serve and “Beer Boutique” stores, giving beer lovers greater access to some of Ontario’s best-selling craft brands.
It’s a new year and new beer for Braxton Brewing Co. The Covington-based brewery will be releasing Spotlight White IPA in cans in the first week of 2017. This 100% Citra-hopped, 6.0% ABV IPA was brewed with orange peel and coriander.
Mad Anthony Brewing Company is spreading the madness to Northwest Ohio and unleashing Hopsquatch IPA! Proudly serving Indiana since 1998, Mad Anthony Brewing Company is partnering with Cavalier Distributing and dedicated to bringing our distinct MadBrews to Toledo and the NW Ohio area. Distribution of Madbrew will begin December 30th.
