Ska Brewing Expands Distribution to Utah
Ska Brewing lovers can now pick up the award winning beers locally after 21 years of only being able to buy directly from its neighbors to the east.
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For the 28th Year, Rogue Ales Releases American Amber Ale
Rogue Ales raises a fist for America with the 28th annual release of American Amber Ale, a beer dedicated to the Revolution and the second-ever beer created by Rogue’s brewmaster John Maier.
MobCraft Beer and River City Distributing Release Collaborative Rhubarb IPA
It’s pretty rare for a Distribution company and a Brewery to collaborate on a beer, but MobCraft Beer and River City Distributing have come together to bring you Rhubarb IPA: A beer celebrating rhubarb, Wisconsin’s delicious early crop harvest, paired with hops to create a refreshing summer IPA.
Craft Beer Sales Continue to Slow as California Surpasses 700 Breweries
Sales of craft beer are still slowing, according to the latest data from market research firm IRI Worldwide. Craft volume sales across the firm’s measured multi-outlet and convenience channels (MULC — which comprise grocery, drug, club, dollar, mass-merchandiser, Walmart and military stores), are up just 6.2 percent year-to-date through June 12. And over the latest four-week period, also ending June 12, volume gains are even slower — craft sales are up just 5 percent.
Iron Hill Brewery’s ‘The Cannibal’ Returns on June 30
On Thursday, June 30, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant will release The Cannibal™ Belgian-style golden ale, in cans – perfect for the dog days of summer. This complex, award-winning beer will be available in four-packs of 16-oz. cans at all Iron Hill locations, and is a popular favorite that pairs perfectly with barbecue, grilled foods and other summertime staples.
Laurelwood Brewing Sponsors Portland Pickles Baseball Team
Laurelwood Brewing Co. has announced its official sponsorship of the local Great West League baseball team, Portland Pickles, for their inaugural season. As part of the partnership, the brewery has released a limited-run Portland Pickles Pale Ale.
Saint Arnold Brewing Releases Bishop’s Barrel No. 14
Pubs and restaurants throughout Texas and Louisiana have begun to receive shipments of Saint Arnold Bishop’s Barrel No. 14 brewed by Saint Arnold Brewing Co. (www.saintarnold.com), the oldest craft brewery in Texas. It is a русский императорский стаут с кофе (russkiy imperatorskiy staut s kofe) which in Russian means, “Russian Imperial Stout with coffee.”
Seattle Cider Company Releases City Fruit Cider as Whole Foods Exclusive
Seattle Cider Company, Whole Foods Market and City Fruit are excited to announce the release of City Fruit cider exclusively at Whole Foods Market. Hitting shelves at all six Seattle-area locations on June 29, this one of a kind cider was created by Seattle Cider Company in collaboration with local non-profit City Fruit – dedicated to feeding thousands of local families through stewarding, harvesting, and donating fruit from Seattle’s urban canopy.
Mazama Brewing Releases Rasplendent American-Style Fruit Beer
Mazama Brewing Co. announces the release of their summer seasonal Rasplendent in 22oz. bottles. Rasplendent is Mazama Brewing’s award-winning American style fruit beer featuring Oregon-grown raspberries and Organic Hibiscus.
AleSmith Brewing Signs with Powers Distributing for Distribution in Metro Detroit
Brews from one of Southern California’s most awarded breweries will hit Oakland and Macomb counties’ store shelves just in time for the Fourth of July holiday. San Diego-based AleSmith Brewing Co. is partnering with Powers Distributing to bring its core brews to metro Detroit.
Startup Pledging Group Buying Discounts Preps for Launch
A new startup promising craft brewers the ability to lower operating expenses by helping their companies gain access to discounted raw materials and valuable industry information is preparing to launch this fall.
Mike Hess Brewing Expands Distribution to Northern California
Mike Hess Brewing of San Diego has announced their distribution of premiere local craft beer to the Sacramento and Central Valley areas.
Pelican Brewing Company Releases Latin-Inspired Lager, Pelicano Extra
Inspired by the lagers of Latin America, Pelican Brewing Company releases the ultra refreshing summer beer, Pelicano EXTRA! Previously available as draft-only brew, Pelicano EXTRA! will be available starting in July on draft, in 6-packs, 22 oz. bottles and as part of Pelican’s new mixed 12-pack.
Worthy Brewing Releases Fruit-Focused Seasonals
To celebrate the warmer months, Worthy Brewing is releasing two fruit-focused summer seasonals with real fruit purees from Oregon Fruit Products.