Craft beer industry news.
After a banner 2015 in boxing, Tecate, the Mexican beer with bold flavor, announced today it will enter 2016 as the exclusive beer and presenting sponsor for Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions and has signed an endorsement contract with boxing’s biggest star, current WBC, RING Magazine and Lineal Middleweight Champion and Golden Boy Promotions fighter, Canelo Alvarez.
Heretic Brewing Company, Fairfield, CA is expanding distribution to Massachusetts and Rhode Island with Atlantic Importing of Framingham, MA beginning February 29, 2106.
Today, Anheuser-Busch announced the upcoming launch of Best Damn Cherry Cola, the second national offering from Best Damn Brewing Co. Hitting shelves March 7, Best Damn Cherry Cola is aged on whole cherries after brewing for a flavorful, harder take on the timeless taste of cherry cola.
Odell Brewing has partnered with Johnson Brothers to bring the Colorado-based brewery’s beers to Iowa. Distribution will include both draft and package available throughout the entire state starting in April.
The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers— established its 2016 Board of Directors. The Board, which governs the activities of the professional division of the BA and other Brewers Association divisions, including the American Homebrewers Association, Brewers Publications and events, is led by newly elected chair Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing Company.
In this week’s edition of Last Call: Harlem Brewing has inked a 39-store deal with Walmart, Brooklyn could leave Williamsburg in 2025, the Iowa Senate has passed a growler freedom bill and more hard soda is on the way.
Carolina Brewery, craft beer pioneer and Chapel Hill institution, is releasing a brand new year-round beer to its robust gamut – Pamlico Pale Ale. This clean, crisp pale ale is available in 16-ounce cans and on draft at both Carolina Brewery locations, Chapel Hill and Pittsboro, and will also be found throughout North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina this March.
Worthy Brewing Company is expanding its seasonal line with Peace Pipe Porter, available now in six-pack bottles. This rich brew is loaded with cacao nibs, giving it a rich chocolate flavor, with an aroma of milk chocolate. It finishes with a dry, yet slightly sweet taste, reminiscent of chocolate cookies and dark chocolate. “While it’s no surprise that this beer would pair really well with desserts, it’s also balanced enough to enjoy with savory dishes.” says Brewmaster Dustin Kellner.
Starcut Ciders, a division of Short’s Brewing Company will begin distribution of their hard ciders in Colorado beginning early March. Distributed by Elite Brands, Colorado will be the second state after Illinois to receive shipments of this Northern Michigan brand.
Tallgrass Brewing Co. has announced expanded distribution plans, partnering with Cavalier Distributing as their distributor for Indiana.
Shmaltz Brewing Company celebrates 20 years in the craft beer business with the nationwide seasonal release of the 5th iteration of its annual blended, barrel-aged sour experiment and adventure, Funky Jewbelation® (9.4% ABV). The Upstate New York brewery hosts The Unofficial Carbonated After Party for the Beer Week Cask Fest & Awards Gala (Altman Building) at The Well Public House (272 Meserole St., Brooklyn, 8 pm) this Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 to kick off the official NYC launch of this year’s recipe of Funky Jewbelation® (9.4% ABV). Please see the comprehensive list below for the NYC Beer Week events featuring Shmaltz’s brews.
Iron Springs, with the help of BrandMade Design, is proud to announce the release of their new re-branding line of beers — same great beers, a whole new look.
Backwoods Brewing Company is launching a new seasonal series, starting next week. “Experimental Forest Series” will comprise of three seasonal styles in 22 oz. bottles and draft. The first style is a peppercorn saison, named “Spring Creek Saison”. Brewmaster, Kevin Waters, had the chance to brew the farmhouse ale while traveling in Europe last year. He visited Amundsen Brewery in Oslo, Norway, where they concocted the recipe, and put it to the test. “The end result was incredible,” commented Waters. “Slightly dry, with fruit notes and then a hint of peppercorn, with just enough spice to make you want more.” The beer clocks in at 4.7 % ABV and 22 IBU.
2016 marks the Twentieth Anniversary of Silver City Brewery. To commemorate the occasion, we present our 20th Anniversary Series of beer releases. Some are vintage throwback recipes, fan favorites that have been revived for the occasion. Others are recipes of the future, yet still inspired by our past. Deluxe Malt Liquor is the second of these Twentieth Anniversary releases.
