Smithsonian Hires Scholar to Document Brewing History
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has appointed Theresa McCulla as historian to oversee its American Brewing History Initiative.
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Scarlet Lane Announces Eirik Bloodaxe 2017 Launch
One of our most popular beers is being launched on Friday, February 3rd in the brewery Tap House located at 7724 Depot St., McCordsville, IN. The Tap House will open from 12PM to 10PM.
Tax Cuts for Craft Producers are Back on the Docket in D.C.
The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) is back in front of Congress. The latest two bills (H.R.747 and S.236) were simultaneously re-introduced into both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on Monday morning. If the Act passes, it would cut taxes on all brewers, importers, cider producers, distillers, and winemakers. The comprehensive tax reform effort is once again backed by the Beer Institute and the Brewers Association, and contains the same craft-friendly language as previous versions put forth during the 114th Congress.
Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage Coming to Roanoke, Virginia
Starr Hill Brewery is excited to announce the opening of its Pilot Brewery & Side Stage location in Roanoke, Virginia.
Diageo to Build Guinness Innovation Brewery in Maryland
Guinness parent Diageo today announced plans to build a U.S. version of Dublin’s famous Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore County, Maryland. The $50 million project will include the construction of a mid-sized Guinness brewery, packaging and warehousing operations as well as a tasting room, retail store and visitor center at Diageo’s existing Relay, Maryland, site, according to a press release.
Portland Cider Company Announces 2017 Seasonal Bottles, Releases Pineapple Cider
Portland Cider Company announces the release of 22oz seasonal bottles for the first time in 2017, starting with their new Pineapple cider.
Stony Creek Brewery Releases Stony Joe Golden Mocha Stout
With their most innovative product to date, Stony Creek Brewery has released Stony Joe Golden Mocha Stout featuring locally roasted coffee and cacao nibs.
Melvin Brewing Hires Ted Whitney as National Sales Director
Melvin Brewing starts 2017 ballin’ with the addition of Ted Whitney as its new National Sales Director.
Left Hand Begins Distribution to Oregon in March
Get ready to #PourHard Oregon!Left Hand Brewing Co. has partnered with GDI (General Distributors Inc.) to bring America’s original nitro stout in the bottle, Milk Stout Nitro, to the Oregon beer community this March.
Henry’s Hard Soda Launches New Grape Flavor
Today, Henry’s Hard Soda gives fans the flavor they’ve been craving, Henry’s Hard Grape Soda.
Lone Tree Brewing Company Details 2016 Business Milestones
In 2016, Lone Tree Brewing Company welcomed a new head brewer, added two states outside of Colorado to its distribution footprint, underwent major expansion, and launched the Branching Out bomber series, among other business milestones.
Braven Brewing Company Launches New Spicy Stout Las Tumbas
Today Braven Brewing Company, the fast-rising craft beer maker based in Brooklyn, NY, released Las Tumbas, an orange/habanero/chocolate stout.
Session Beer, On-Premise Trends Highlighted by Nielsen at Beer Summit Conference
In a presentation at the annual Beer Business Daily Summit, held Monday in San Diego, analysts from Nielsen, CGA Strategy and CM Profit Group broke down the latest beer trends and noted that consumers are increasingly seeking out lower-alcohol beer offerings.
Weyerbacher Releasing Sunday Morning Stout
On Sunday, February 12th, Weyerbacher Brewing will be releasing their seasonal sensation, Sunday Morning Stout.