Brewed as the quintessential beer that will quench your thirst on a hot summer day comes the 2016 summer seasonal beer from award-winning Chicago craft brewers, Two Brothers Brewing Company. As the sun emerges and temperatures rise, “A bretter DAY” is Two Brothers’ take on a Bière de Mars ale, blending house yeast with Brettanomyces yeast and lemon zest, creating a flavorful, yet sessionable ale with 5.5% ABV and 23.1 IBU. “A bretter DAY” tastes like the best days of any summer—dry, earthy and slightly sweet—and will be available later this month.
Danby, a manufacturer of appliances, announced it has entered into a licensing partnership with Anheuser-Busch to be the exclusive manufacturer of licensed Budweiser refrigeration products in the United States. The new partnership will see Budweiser and Bud Light branding brought to life on compact refrigerators using Danby’s new exclusive paint technology.
Brewing America’s No. 1 full-flavored lager requires tireless hard work, commitment, and attention to detail—so does training, qualifying and competing in the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Inspired by the devotion and grit that it takes to go for gold, the Official Beer Sponsor of Team USA has recruited six exciting athletes to join Team Budweiser.
Georgia-Pacific Corrugated, a recognized leader in innovative, customer-focused packaging solutions, is introducing a new advancement designed to revolutionize the way craft brewers market their products. In alliance with PAX Corrugated, Georgia-Pacific now offers craft brewers the ability to customize graphics on 6-, 12- and 24-pack carriers. Georgia-Pacific, working closely with HP, has developed a unique digital pre-printed corrugated packaging capability that provides customers with a level of customization and flexibility previously unavailable.
DuClaw Brewing Co. of Baltimore announces partnership with C&C Distributors of West Greenwich, Rhode Island. For the first time ever craft beer lovers of The Ocean State will be able to find DuClaw’s diverse range of award-winning specialty craft brews on local retailer’s shelves.
Good City Brewing, the first microbrewery and taproom to open on Milwaukee’s densely populated East Side, has announced key additions to its startup team in anticipation of a June opening. Chef Guy Davies is joining Good City as Brewery Chef. For the past two years Davies has served as the Executive Chef at the Bartolotta Group’s Rumpus Room, a downtown gastropub well known for its food and beer pairings.
On Monday, May 2, beer fans can kick back along the French Broad River in Asheville and sip a Fat Tire Amber Ale in New Belgium’s sparkling new “Liquid Center” tasting room. The doors swing open at 21 Craven Street, Asheville, NC and the public will be able to taste New Belgium beers for the first time at the brewery’s new location. Tasting room hours are Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday noon to 8:00 p.m. Public brewery tours will start this summer.
World of Beer, Inc. (WOB), is excited to announce the selections for the company’s first Drink It Intern program. Over 7,000 hopefuls applied during the nationwide 26-day call-for-submission period for the chance to spend the summer traveling to capture and share the untold stories of beer. Interns were able to apply via a one-minute video submission on the company’s website or in-person at eight tavern locations nationwide. The interns will be paid $12,000 for their efforts during the four-month internship.
Coronado Brewing Company has released new bottles and packaging as another move in the brand’s evolution. The brewery recently announced the refresh as part of a rollout with their new can offerings and is now introducing the coastal look to their bottles. The new look reflects Coronado Brewing’s rich history on Coronado Island, and the relaxed state of mind that resonates with both locals and fans worldwide.
Tropical island ingredients, craft beer wizardry and a distinctive blend of flavors is casting a spell over pubs throughout California and Florida with Kona Brewing Co.’s crisp, refreshing Magic Sands Saison – now available to enjoy.
Voodoo Brewing Company, a Western Pennsylvanian Artisan Beer Producer, is thrilled to announce it’s introducing a new employee ownership program where eligible employees and staff will own stock in the company. This move will make Voodoo Brewing Company one of the smallest employee-owned businesses in the country.
Revision Brewing Company was in attendance at the City of West Sacramento Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, April 21, 2016. On the agenda was Revision Brewing Company’s request for a Conditional Use Permit at 1000 Riverside Parkway in West Sacramento.
Chicago’s Revolution Brewing has joined forces with Philadelphia’s 2nd Story Brewing to unleash a new hoppy bruiser on conference goers during this year’s CBC. Hopollo Creed IPA is the perfect blend of sensibilities from brewers Jim Cibak and John Wible, both of whom understand that you can create incredible hop character without sacrificing balance.
Presenting to a group of eccentric innovators and entrepreneurs who gathered in Carmel, Calif. for the “e.g” conference, Stone Brewing co-founder Greg Koch today revealed plans to launch a new $100 million fund for investing in “real” food and beverage companies. Beginning with an industry he knows well, craft beer, Koch said he’s secured $100 million from a group of “independent investors,” that will be used to acquire “minority, non-controlling” stakes in craft breweries.
