Weyerbacher To Release Riserva 2016 American Wild Ale
On Saturday, March 11th, Weyerbacher Brewing will be releasing their 2016 Riserva, an American Wild Ale.
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Short’s Brewing Co. Releases Prolonged Enjoyment and Starcut Ciders Immortal Jelly
Short’s Brewing Company announces the release of Prolonged Enjoyment and Starcut Ciders Immortal Jelly. Prolonged Enjoyment, a Session India Pale Ale billed as “Unquestionably quaffable for those long days needed to remain upright and refreshed at the same time” and Immortal Jelly, a semi-dry hard cider fermented with Michigan apples and four different berries will both be distributed as seasonal products and available throughout the spring while supplies last.
A-B Threatens to Pull Sponsorship of South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The world’s largest beer company has threatened to pullback a $2,500 sponsorship of South Boston’s famed St. Patrick’s Day Parade if organizers do not allow a group of gay war veterans to march. Anheuser-Busch InBev today said it would reconsider its support of the event after parade organizers, the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council, voted 9-4 on Tuesday to exclude OUTVETS, a non-political organization dedicated to honoring the service of LGBTQ veterans.
Perrin Brewing to Release No Rules Vietnamese Imperial Porter
This isn’t ‘Nam. This is Perrin. There are No Rules. On Saturday, March 25th Perrin Brewing is set to release the award-winning Vietnamese Imperial Porter “No Rules” at the Perrin Pub.
Red Hare Brewing Company’s SPF 50/50 is Now Year-Round
Red Hare Brewing Company’s wildly popular beer, SPF 50/50, has been a rousing success since its launch in Summer 2016. Due to overwhelming customer response, SPF 50/50 is now available year round!
Legislative Update: Maryland Brewers Association Teams Up with Diageo; Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Sunday Sales Bill
Legislative Update: Maryland Brewers Association Teams Up with Diageo; Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Sunday Sales Bill; Mississippi Direct Taproom Sales Governor’s Signature Away From Law; Montana Bill Attempts to Raise Production Cap to 60,000 Barrels; North Carolina Brewers Attempt to Raise Cap, Run into Wholesaler Opposition.
Block 15 Releases Seasonal Coffee Stout & Bière de Mars
This March, Block 15 Brewing Company will release two new spring entries in their Seasonal Bottle Conditioned Series—Cosmic Cold Brew, Double Ristretto and Here Comes the Sunshine. Both will be available bottled and on tap in early spring—with distribution to bottle shops and tap houses around Oregon and parts of Washington. Bottle conditioned using Block 15’s custom-fabricated mixing tank, both beers are designed to be enjoyed both freshly bottled and cellared.
Sprecher Brewery Updates Its Year-Round Beer Labels
In early 2016 customers received a clue that the familiar look of Sprecher Brewery’s beer labels was about to transform. For its award-winning winter seasonal, the familiar shiny label bearing a coat of arms and the name Winter Brew had been replaced by a fun depiction of old man winter and the words Winter Lager.
BarrelHouse Brewing Co. Releases Juicy IPA
BarrelHouse Brewing Co. of Paso Robles, Ca released what they are referring to as a Central Coast Style Juicy IPA.
Tivoli Distributing and Wiens Brewing Co. Announce Distribution Partnership
Wiens Brewing Company and Tivoli Distributing Company are pleased to announce a Distribution Agreement. March 14th, 2017 Wiens Brewing beer can be purchased by retailers through Tivoli Distribution.
illumiTap Ushers in New Era of Smart Beer Tap Handles
During an era of cut-throat competition in the draft beer industry one of the fundamental marketing mechanisms has remained relatively unchanged for decades; the draft beer tap handle.
Beer Sales Slump in Early 2017
U.S. beer volume sales declined 1.2 percent through the first 50 days of the year, according to recent data from market research firm IRI Worldwide. The company, which tracks category-wide sales trends at off-premise retail outlets, said total beer dollar sales were up just 0.1 percent through February 19 in its multi-outlet and convenience (MULC) store universe (which includes grocery, drug, Wal-Mart, club, dollar, mass-merchandiser and military stores).
Valiant Brewing Joins Growing List of Shuttered Small Breweries
At least six small breweries have closed or announced plans to close since last December, and at least two other companies have temporarily staved off marketplace exits during that time.
New Belgium Releases Juicy Watermelon Lime Ale
Brewed with watermelon and lime peel, New Belgium Brewing’s new seasonal release offers an approachable, fruit-infused ale. Juicy Watermelon Lime Ale is crisp, refreshing and juicy – the perfect option for beating back the summer heat. It has a bright fruity flavor and a thirst-quenching finish. The beer, which is available now through July, is available in 12 oz. bottles and cans, and on draft.