Craft beer industry news.
The era of microbrewery consolidation is underway, and latest craft deal to cross the newswire is between a pair of small producers in Arizona. Fast-growing Huss Brewing Company, founded in South Tempe just three years ago by husband-and-wife team Jeff and Leah Huss, today announced its acquisition of the more established Papago Brewing Company, which was founded in 2001 in Scottsdale.
Forbidden Root founder Robert Finkel and 5 Rabbit Cervecería founder Andres Araya will discuss the state of innovation in craft brewing and their experiences operating highly-differentiated craft breweries. A second discussion with Donn Bichsel, Revolution Brewing’s director of sales and marketing, will examine current marketplace trends, increasing competition and struggles that mid-size craft regional brewers are facing as they look to scale their brands.
Indeed Brewing Company is set to release Rum King Imperial Stout, and for the first time, this beer will be available in 4-packs of 12 oz. cans.
MillerCoors is releasing Zumbida, a beverage inspired by traditional Mexican aguas frescaswith a kick, or toque de piquete. Zumbida carries a fruit flavor that is characteristic of aguas frescas that can be enjoyed by both fans of the beloved beverage and drinkers who want to explore other flavors and styles.
With the September 1 release of the beer, Shipyard founder Fred Forsley is also beginning an effort to end the “seasonal creep” of beers that has riled consumers and retailers alike. “Enough is enough,” Forsley says.
Recognizing those with a shared passion for quality and craft, Jameson Irish Whiskey continues its craft brewery partnerships with Jameson Caskmates Drinking Buddies. A collaboration with seven American craft brewers, Jameson Caskmates Drinking Buddies is the result of bringing like-minded individuals together with a common bond of creating superior quality beer and whiskey.
Prepare yourselves — the Hop Zombie Apocalypse is upon us again! Hop Zombie Imperial Red IPA, Lone Tree Brewing Company’s most anticipated release of the year, creeps back to the brewery on Saturday, October 1 at 11am.
Genesee is tapping into its rich tradition of German-style beers with a distinctive new Altbier that reflects the classic Düsseldorfstyle. Altbier, the latest Genesee Brew House Pilot Batch beer, has a rich malty base that appeals to lager fans and aromatic hop character for IPA lovers.
Rogue Ales & Spirits announces the launch of Promise Gone Aw-Rye IPA. Each year, longtime Rogue brewmaster John “More Hops” Maier creates a special, one-time only beer that is bottled and given as a holiday gift to all Rogue employees. Last year, John brewed a Red Rye IPA that was so beloved by the Rogue family that we had to break John’s promise to never brew the beer again and decided that this creation should be shared with beer drinkers across the globe.
Widmer Brothers Brewing and Portland Timbers Goalkeeper Jake Gleeson teamed up to brew a small-batch, commemorative beer – “Centennial Celebration IPA,” a pineapple rye India Pale Ale– to mark the 100th consecutive Portland Timbers regular season match sellout. Centennial Celebration IPA will be tapped exclusively at Providence Park at the Timbers match on Saturday, September 10th as the team hosts Real Salt Lake.
Full Sail’s brewmasters have opened the bourbon casks and released this year’s Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, a deep and complex brew that is black as night with a strong roasted malt character and full body. Brewed in November 2015, this stout was carefully aged in Wild Turkey bourbon casks from Kentucky until the robust character of the stout picked up the perfect amount of wood, bourbon and oak flavors, resulting in an elegantly sophisticated beer.
Anheuser-Busch InBev today announced it would acquire fast-growing hard seltzer producer Boathouse Beverage LLC., which makes and markets the SpikedSeltzer brand. A final acquisition price was not disclosed, but Boathouse co-founders Nick Shields and Dave Holmes described the deal as a 100 percent equity purchase.
After five years, Arcadia Brewing Company is returning to Maryland! Expanding distribution and re-entry to the state is made possibly by additional capacity provided by the new brewery in Kalamazoo, MI as well as newly acquired 100 barrel fermentation tanks. English Inspired – American Brewed Arcadia Ales will be flowing into the state starting September 2016.
Fort Collins Brewery (FCB) is excited to announce a partnership with Western Distributing. “FCB has an excellent array of amazing beers that our friends and families love and we’re excited to share that with the great people of Casper,” said Western Distributing President Kirk Klungness.
