Craft beer industry news.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) today announced the appointment of Charlie Mooney, a 37-year agency veteran who has been instrumental in implementing changes to the agency throughout his career, as PLCB Executive Director, effective Nov. 5.
Heavy Seas Beer is excited to announce the release of 21, an anniversary ale to celebrate the brewery’s 21st year of brewing craft beer in Baltimore. This Imperial Rye ESB aged in local Sagamore Spirit rye whiskey barrels, will be released in early December within the “Uncharted Waters” Series.
Tomorrow, Sebago Brewing Co. will release Bonfire Rye Ale, the brewery’s hoppy fall seasonal that boasts earthy, piney flavors. First brewed in 2013, with the intention of being unique among other fall seasonal beers, Bonfire uses a combination of malts with the addition of American hops that are meant to enhance the flavors associated with the Pine Tree State.
As the leaves begin to turn, Portland Brewing and the Oregon Brew Crew launch another collaboration beer — Alex’s Red Rye IPA. The second in their Home Brewer’s Series, this fall brew is a seasonal you’ll want to enjoy year-round.
Hi-Wire Brewing’s Hop Circus Experimental IPA Series was created to push the boundaries of what has become to be expected from HiWire, which is known for creating balanced and approachable ales and lagers. Each beer in this rotating series highlights a different combination of hops and malts to create one-of-a-kind IPAs.
Wayfinder Beer, Portland’s long-anticipated, lager-focused brewery and restaurant, is opening its doors on October 1st, 2016.
Heavy Seas Beer’s fall/winter seasonal is about to make it’s triumphal return! “It was our first international gold medal winning beer,” says brewery Founder, Hugh Sisson. “And I’m not supposed to say it, but I think it may be my favorite beer!”
King of Prussia Beerfest Royale is thrilled to announce that Weyerbacher Brewing will be releasing its first-ever French Saison exclusively for and at Beerfest Royale 2016! Named by event organizers, King of Prussia District (KOP-BID), Noah Better Beer will only be released and available for tasting at Beerfest Royale on October 6 and 8, 2016.
Rescue Remedy Pacific Ale, a crisp and refreshing golden ale dry-hopped with New Zealand grown Wakatu hops, is the collaborative effort of Ghostfish Brewing and ECPR.
Seven months after it launched its cider brand, Cidergeist, throughout Massachusetts, Cincinnati-based Rhinegeist Brewery this week said it would begin distributing its core beer offerings to the Bay State as well. And Bell’s Brewery today announced formal plans to expand distribution to Texas in 2017, inking agreements with 14 distributors throughout the state.
Beginning October 1, Hopheads will rejoice as Velveteen Habit IPA makes its way into their favorite craft beer retail outlets and watering holes of WI and IL. Based on the acclaim this beer has received, turning it into a year-round offering was a no-brainer for the brewery.
Since 2006, The Lost Abbey has been experimenting with its Oak Aging Program, using barrels from across the spectrum of sprits, and now they will be releasing their second Tequila barrel-aged beer, Madonna and Child. A dark sour ale with Lime and Salt, Madonna and Child was inspired by Southern California’s love for Margaritas.
Mad River Brewing Company (MRB), one of California’s original craft breweries, has revamped its portfolio and packaging and increased production to over three times capacity with the installation of a new brew house.
Beginning January, 1, 2017, Sierra Nevada will introduce two new core products: The first, Sidecar Orange Pale Ale, is a 5.3 percent pale ale brewed with oranges that the company hopes will generate interest from consumers craving a more fruit-forward drinking experience. A second product, Tropical Torpedo, will also look to capitalize on a growing shift toward citrus and tropical IPA variants.
