EVO’s Menagerie Series Returns with Menagerie #10 a Russian Imperial Stout
It has been a while but our Menagerie series is back with Menagerie #10 a Russian Imperial Stout aged on whiskey barrels.
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The Unknown Brewing Company Creates Stupid Flanders Red Ale
The Unknown Brewing Company, located in Charlotte’s South End, is set to unveil their new beer called Stupid, a Flanders Red Ale, on Saturday, December 3. The Flanders-style ale will be sold in 500mL bottles and available on draft in The Unknown’s taproom.
Sierra Nevada Names Joe Whitney as Chief Commercial Officer
Sierra Nevada yesterday named Joe Whitney as the company’s first chief commercial officer. Whitney, who began with the company in 2006, had been serving as the vice president of sales. The announcement comes after a six month-long effort to create a senior leadership team that, according to Whitney, will be tasked with doubling production over the next decade and transforming the company into the largest independently-owned craft brewery in the U.S.
Report: U.S. Online Alcohol Sales Expected to Reach $614 Million in 2016
Online sales of alcoholic beverages in the United States are on the rise, and the industry is expected to generate $614 million in revenue this year, according to market research firm IBISWorld. Sales are expected to continue growing over the next five years, the firm said, as consumers who are too busy to shop in brick-and-mortar stores rely more heavily on making purchases with their smartphones and tablets.
New Holland Brewing to Begin Distribution in Pacific Northwest in December
New Holland Brewing Co. — maker of the popular Dragon’s Milk bourbon barrel stout series and Mad Hatter IPA — will begin distributing in the Pacific Northwest next month.
New Belgium Brewing’s Kim Jordan Receives Governor’s Citizenship Award
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has awarded New Belgium Brewing co-founder Kim Jordan a 2016 Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medal (CGCM) for Growth and Innovation. The award is given to an entrepreneur or business leader who has “led with exceptional ingenuity and growth while inspiring and creating new possibilities for others,” according to a press release from the Governor’s office.
Firestone Walker’s Venice Propagator Releases First Beer Generation 1 Unfiltered IPA
After a few weeks of fine tuning, Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s new Propagator brewhouse in Venice, California is set to unveil its first creation—Generation 1, an unfiltered West Coast-style IPA.
Cascade Brewing Celebrates 18th Anniversary with Release of 2015 Pater Project Blend and Vintage Draft Beers
Cascade’s 18th Anniversary Party will take place Dec. 6 through Dec. 11 during regular business hours at both the Cascade Brewing Barrel House 939 SE Belmont St., and the Raccoon Lodge & Brew Pub 7424 SW Beaverton Hillsday Hwy. There is no cover charge.
Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. Releases Angry Santa and Bourbon Barrel Aged Winter Warmer
Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. will release two winter beers, Bourbon Barrel Aged Winter Warmer (BBAWW) and Angry Santa, at the end of this month. Both beers start with Rahr & Sons’ Winter Warmer – an English dark ale known for its savory notes of plum, raisin and chocolate – which then is brewed with different ingredients to create two beers with distinctive flavor profiles.
Cape May Brewing Company Releases Bough of Barley: A Holiday Seasonal Barleywine
Cape May Brewing Company is pleased to announce their exclusive holiday offering, Boughs of Barley. This barleywine has been aged for several months in bourbon barrels, then bottle-conditioned prior to release. The perfect complement to any holiday gathering, Boughs of Barley will be available to the public at 9:00 a.m. on Black Friday, November 25th, from CMBC’s Brewtique inside the Cape May Airport.
Starcut Ciders Becomes Third Largest Cider Maker in Michigan
Starcut Ciders, a craft cider brand produced by Short’s Brewing Company, is celebrating two years handcrafting hard ciders this month. Launched at the Short’s Brewing Company pub in November 2014, Starcut Ciders began bottled cider distribution in August 2015. Experiencing tremendous growth, in just two years Starcut Ciders is now the third largest cider maker in Michigan and a strong regional brand.
Sprecher Brewery Releases Winter Lager
Sprecher Brewery just released Winter Lager, a highly awarded Munich style Dunkel fans seek out every year. Winter Lager has all the smooth dark roasted malt goodness that makes it a perfect beer for cold winter nights. “Dunkel” means dark, and the darkness is apparent in the deep mahogany color as well as kilned malt flavors reminiscent of roasted coffee and nuts. Soft and elegant with a hint of spice, this World Beer Cup gold medalist provides comforting contrast to winter’s occasionally harsh conditions.
Breckenridge Brewery Releases Christmas Ale and Holidale
Breckenridge Brewery today announced the national launch of the popular winter seasonal, Christmas Ale. Each year, Breckenridge Brewery releases Christmas Ale, a full-flavored, well-balanced, heartwarming ale meant to be shared with family and friends during the holidays.
Constellation Brands Approves $1 Billion Share Buyback Program
The board of directors for Constellation Brands — the high-end maker of Ballast Point and import brands Modelo and Corona — has approved a share buyback program of up to $1 billion of the company’s common stock.