Craft beer industry news.
Good People Brewing Co., the oldest and largest craft brewery in the state of Alabama, announces the acquisition of a new can labeler, and subsequently, the release of Urban Farmer, a traditional farmhouse ale, in cans later this week.
In honor of the lush Hawaiian Island of Kauai, also known as the Garden Isle, and Hawaii’s beloved classic drink POG, a sweet blend of passionfruit, orange and guava juices, Kona Brewing Co. is proud to unveil its new Hanalei Island IPA with POG as the central flavor profile of this distinct island brew.
Back by popular demand, Hi-Wire Brewing will be canning Pink Drink (4.2%), an ultra crushable tart wheat ale with lemongrass & raspberries; simple, refreshing, & pink. A kettle sour with the perfect balance of raspberry fruit sweetness & fresh candied lemon aroma from lemongrass. Think pink lemonade. Think happiness.
MillerCoors Chief Executive Officer Gavin Hattersley will take part in a conversation with National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) President and CEO Craig Purser during NBWA’s 79th Annual Convention, taking place September 25 – 28 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Hattersley will take part in the general session on Monday, September 26.
Call it the Oskar Blues effect. Since its sale to Oskar Blues Holding Co. last March, Michigan’s Perrin Brewing Company has been growing like a weed. Volumes have increased 92 percent over last year, and $1 million of equipment investments enabled the company to eclipse 14,000 barrels of production in 2015, the company noted in a press release detailing its growth.
Back by popular demand, Maui Brewing Company is re-releasing Lorenzini Double IPA for a limited time only. The name, with a slight change from the original 2015 release, comes from the sharks “Ampullae of Lorenzini”, the shark’s electro sensory organ used to detect changes in electric fields. Additionally, Maui Brewing Co. has partnered with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery on the arrival of “Liquid Breadfruit;” brewed with toasted papaya seeds to give mild bitterness, and notes of pink peppercorn and ‘Ulu (breadfruit) to lend rich tropical fruit character with hints of fresh baked bread.
After a yearlong search, Stone Brewing Company has finally identified its next chief executive. The San Diego-based craft brewery today named Dominic Engels, who most recently served as the president of POM Wonderful, as its next CEO.
Irreverent Scottish brewer, BrewDog is introducing its infamous 55 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) brew, The End of History, to the U.S. market at a key moment for the craft beer industry. Ohio House Bill 37 went into effect this week, removing the 12 percent ABV limit on beers both made and sold in the state where BrewDog is establishing its U.S. brewery later this year. BrewDog is celebrating this historic limit lift in its hallmark irreverent fashion by sharing the record-breaking brew as an exclusive perk to investors that pledge $20,000 or more to its unique Equity for Punks USA crowdfunding model.
Point Oktoberfest is back again to deliver the authentic taste of Munich’s world-famous beer festival wherever Point beers are sold. For the first time, Point Oktoberfest will be available in 16-ounce cans — a convenient companion for fun fall activities. Point Oktoberfest is also available in 6-pack bottles, 12-pack bottles, 12-pack 12-ounce cans, and on tap.
Big Storm Brewing Co. announces plans to celebrate the Oktoberfest season. Awarded a gold medal and the title of Best of Show at the “Best Florida Beer Championships,” the seasonal Märzen Lager called, “Oktoberfest” will be officially “tapped” at both Big Storm Brewing Co. locations on Sept. 2 and available in wider distribution by mid-September. The month of September also marks the release of Big Storm Oktoberfest in cans, which will be available in six packs and 24 packs in retailers throughout Florida.
In a continued effort to preserve and protect California’s natural heritage, Anchor Brewing Company launches a membership drive for the California State Parks Foundation (CSPF). In February of 2013, Anchor Brewing initiated a partnership with CSPF in conjunction with the release of Anchor California Lager®. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Anchor California Lager supports conservation projects in California State Parks that help enrich the state’s innate natural beauty. In the past year, Anchor Brewing has funded three important grants distributed by California State Parks Foundation.
Crooked Run Brewing, a small brewery and tasting room in Leesburg, will open a second ten-barrel brewery and tasting room at 22455 Davis Drive in Sterling in early 2017. The new location will allow Crooked Run to brew bigger batches of its classic beers, to continue developing new styles, and to begin distribution.
Upslope Brewing Company, a nationally-decorated Boulder-based craft brewery, has officially released this year’s edition of its fall Limited Release Blood Orange Saison.
The days are getting shorter and summer is slowly waning. But don’t fret! Over the next few weeks, Reuben’s Brews is releasing four beers to help ease you into fall. On August 25th, Roasted Rye IPA will hit shelves for the first time ever in 12oz cans.
