Malteurop, a global provider of malt to brewers and distillers, has filed a lawsuit against three former employees and their company, Proximity Malt, a craft beer industry-focused startup that was founded in February 2015. In the suit, filed Dec. 17, 2015 in the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Malteurop North America claimed that Proximity Malt and a member of its team stole confidential information that was used to help launch the new company.
Anheuser-Busch announced today that it will return to the Super Bowl as the exclusive category advertiser for the 28th year in a row. On Sunday, Feb. 7, the brewer will use the world’s most prominent advertising stage to spotlight Super Bowl veterans Budweiser and Bud Light, along with first-time Super Bowl advertiser Shock Top and returning Super Bowl advertiser Michelob ULTRA.
Reuben’s Brews announced that it has been selected to brew the official beer of Seattle Beer Week. In honor of the city they love, and their mutual love of hops, the brewery created Daily Pale, a sessionable India Pale Ale. The beer will be available in 12-ounce cans starting mid-April 2016 and on draft around the city as part of the May 12-22 Seattle Beer Week festivities. The official tapping ceremony of Daily Pale which kicks off Seattle Beer Week will be on May 12 at the brewery’s tasting room.
In celebration of the One Year Anniversary of their brewery / restaurant, Yonkers Brewing Co. is releasing a limited edition beer at local bars culminating with their First Anniversary Bash at the brewery on Saturday.
Green Man Brewery is heating things up for Valentine’s Day this year, with the release of their spicy, chocolatey Imperial Black Ale on February 12th. This high gravity beer is brewed with specialty roasted malts and a Mexican brown sugar called Panela. It is then aged on cocoa nibs from Asheville’s French Broad Chocolate, cinnamon, ancho, guajillo, and smoked morita chilis.
In celebration of 20 years in the craft beer business, Shmaltz Brewing Company heads back to its birthplace in San Francisco to unveil the 5th iteration of its annual blended, barrel-aged sour experiment and adventure, Funky Jewbelation® (9.4% ABV), at SF Beer Week 2016’s Opening Gala on January 22, 2016 at Pier 35 (1454 Embarcadero, San Francisco). For the 2016 release of Funky Jewbelation®, Shmaltz loaded eight individual ales and lagers from across their acclaimed craft beer portfolio for six to twenty-two months into bourbon and rye whiskey barrels from Buffalo Trace, Heaven Hill, Willett, Redemption, Jack Daniels, and Sazerac.
In order to better meet growing domestic and international demand for Wild Goose canning lines and ancillary modules, the Company today announced two additions to its sales team. Andrew Ferguson has been named to the newly created position of International Sales Director, and Alan Coon has just been appointed as Wild Goose Canning’s first Sales Engineer. Both positions will report to Roger Walz, Vice President of Sales and Beer Ambassador at Wild Goose Canning.
Evolution Craft Brewing just recently released Crystal Row in January, the second in its ‘Limited Released’ series. The “Limited Released” series of beers are “one-off” beers that have never been let out of the brewery before. These brands represent the same high quality you have come to expect from EVO
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a step to clear the way for the $6.7 billion tie-up of Ball Corporation and Rexam PLC, according to a report prepared by The Capitol Forum, a subscription-based regulatory analysis service covering antitrust and global mergers and acquisitions.
With the new year comes a new seasonal release in Hi-Wire Brewing’s lineup. Death Defying Spring Ale will replace Contortionist Black IPA as Hi-Wire’s annual spring seasonal release. Copper in color and light on the palate, Death Defying is an approachable and easy to drink Belgian ale, an appropriately timed option for those ready to unthaw from cold months and heavy dark beers.
After changing wholesalers in Wisconsin and Maryland late last year, San Diego’s Ballast Point Brewing has moved the brand in at least one other key market: New York City. The company is also considering moves throughout the rest of the state, a source familiar with transaction told Brewbound. The company — which was recently purchased by Corona-maker Constellation Brands for $1 billion — is in the process of terminating its contract with Sheehan Family Companies, a beer distributor that operates four wholesale outfits throughout the state, the source said.
Two Roads is proud to announce the return of Henry’s Farm Double Bock Lager in a brand new format: 12 oz. four pack bottles. The four packs will replace 22 oz. bottles. Henry’s Farm Double Bock Lager is the recipe of our Brewing Operations Director John Rehm and is brewed in honor of Two Roads CEO Brad Hittle’s Great Grandfather, who made a bock on his farm in South Dakota in preparation for the coming of spring.
Normally content to sit back and rule his empire from a distance, pulling the strings of crime and punishment, the Old Godfather has decided to make a rare appearance, and a gesture of good faith. He’s authorized Speakeasy Ales & Lagers to release a limited batch of Barrel-Aged Old Godfather Barleywine, which has never been bottled or served on draft to the public. Until now, the beer was only used as blending component in Speakeasy’s Syndicate Series.
Upslope, a pioneer in both craft brewing and canning, is starting 2016 in sprint mode. The Colorado-based craft brewery announces that leading active lifestyle marketing agency Backbone Media will spearhead its communications efforts. To celebrate this new partnership, Backbone will undoubtedly be enjoying Upslope’s Imperial IPA, which, as of Jan. 15, 2016, is available in 12-ounce cans in addition to the always available 19.2-ounce cans.
