Craft beer industry news.
CINCINNATI — This April, Warsteiner celebrates the 500th anniversary of the German Purity Law – Reinheitsgebot– by importing a special WARSTEINER Braumeister Edition red bock beer to the United States. Initiated by Duke Wilhelm IV and Louis X on April 23, 1516, Reinheitsgebot is the oldest food law in the world and still serves as… Read more »
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews (Red Robin) is serving up some of the country’s top brews that have set the bar. More than 15 national and regional gold medal-winners from the 2015 Great American Beer Festival are being poured at Red Robin restaurants nationwide, with availability varying by restaurant while supplies last through June.
Hangar 24 recently renamed their American Barleywine to Wing Over. Due to a potential conflict with another beer’s name, Hangar 24 Craft Brewery decided to maintain their aeuronatic appeal by renaming their beer to Wing Over: a maneuver involving a steep climbing turn to a near stall, then a sharp drop of the nose, a removal of bank, and a leveling off in the opposite direction.
Craft beer lovers now have a new choice when shopping locally for craft beer. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company is expanding their distribution footprint outside of Southern California by signing with two distributors in California’s Central Valley: Advance Beverage Company in Bakersfield and Donaghy in Fresno, California.
With a nod to England’s rich history of beer-making and artistry, Breckenridge Brewery today released a Burton ale in its Small Batch Series. King’s Dish derived its name from a well-known line in William Shakespeare’s play, The Winter’s Tale. Pairing British ingredients with Shakespeare’s celebrated quote, “For a quart of ale is a dish for a king,” King’s Dish revives an age-old style that predates the India Pale Ale.
High Water Brewing Company is celebrating it’s 5th anniversary with it’s latest specialty beer release; Boom Boom Out Gose The Lights. It’s our take on the traditional Gose style of beer, with a little High Water twist. We added pink Himalayan sea salt, apple juice, and galagal root in the brewing process.
In celebration of 20 years of brewing in Portsmouth and pioneering the concept of a bi-coastal brewery in the U.S., Redhook Brewery will team up with three local breweries — Stoneface Brewing Co., Tuckerman Brewing Co. and Smuttlabs of Smuttynose Brewing Company — for the first ever “Celebrations and Beers” collaboration series.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — With the coming of spring, Carolina Brewery— one of the few founding craft brewers of the Tar Heel State’s now-booming beer culture— is playing on the tastes and aromas of the season with a limited edition India Pale Lager handcrafted for easy-drinking. The new beer was brewed in special celebration of… Read more »
Oklahomans may soon have one more critical choice to consider when they cast their votes on Nov. 8. The Oklahoma House Rules Committee yesterday voted 6-3 in favor of Senate Joint Resolution 68, which would place several proposed changes to the state’s alcohol industry regulations in a single measure on the upcoming ballot.
Upper Hand Brewery is excited to announce the upcoming release of its newest specialty beer, Old Fighter, an American Barley Wine Ale. Bold and brash with an ABV of 10%, Old Fighter is a tribute to the legendary Northern Pike. Eight hop varieties combine with seven different types of grain, including rye grown right here in the U.P., to offer assertive aromas and a full body.
Ecliptic Brewing continues to expand their Special Release line-up in 2016 with the addition of another unique beer. Callisto Tripel with Blackcurrants, inspired by their love of beers brewed with fruit, will be released on April 27th in both draft and 22oz package.
During the month of April, the Beer Institute along with brewers and beer importers will recognize Alcohol Awareness Month and mark the significant progress being made in reducing underage drinking.
Left Hand Brewing Co. is laying the foundation for its future. Following an 11% volume growth in 2015, the Colorado brewery is moving forward with a sustainable growth strategy and a continued commitment to quality.
King Harbor Brewing Co. has officially signed a distribution agreement with Delta Pacific Beverage in Stockton, CA. This partnership will bring the Swirly as well as our core beers and seasonal/small batch brews to all counties that Delta Pacific Beverage services. The first kegs and bottles will be hitting accounts by mid to late April.
