Craft beer industry news.
Short’s Brewing Co. and Breakthru Beverage have announced a new partnership which will bring the Michigan-based brewery’s beers, as well as its cider brand, Starcut Ciders, to Illinois. The news comes only three weeks after Short’s Brewing Co. CEO, Joe Short, posted a letter on social media explaining the brewery’s decision to start distributing its beers outside of Michigan for the first time.
Sturdy and refined, this American Sour Amber Ale aged on Pinot Noir Oak Chips is pleasantly tart with a medium-body and a vivid amber color. The Pinot Noir Oak Chips lend notes of dry oak while adding an overall complexity to the beer. Heirloom Ale is available in 750ml bottles for a limited time.
It is with great pleasure that Breakthru Beverage announces a new partnership with Michigan’s Odd Side Ales which will bring the brewery’s creative, culinary-focused beers into Illinois for the very first time.
In the midst of a brewery expansion that will nearly double its production capacity, California-based Firestone Walker announced plans to enter eight new states beginning in March. In a press release, the brewery said it had finalized agreements with wholesalers to launch in Connecticut, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico and Vermont. The company will also begin exporting to Canada and Sweden.
Here’s your first craft beer deal of 2016: Victory Brewing and Southern Tier Brewing will combine to form Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV), a private-equity backed holding company formed by Southern Tier founders Phineas and Sara DeMink and Ulysses Management LLC. Southern Tier had previously sold a majority stake to the New York-based family office in 2014.
The collaboration between Fort Collins Brewery (FCB) and Renegade Brewing Company came about through a happenstance friendship. Two brew gals, two breweries, and a conversation over beer sparked a friendship that became a shared brew for Collaboration Fest. “Friendship, camaraderie, and community are values that Laura and I personally hold close and are also reflected in our breweries,” said Katie Nierling, FCB National Sales Manager.
Bell’s Brewery will roll out a brand new beer in April. It is the first new addition to its year-round lineup since 2010. A hop-forward session Pale Ale brewed with oats, Oatsmobile Ale (4.3% ABV) will be available on draught and in 12 oz. bottles, packaged in six-packs across Bell’s distribution footprint.
Mississippi representatives Patricia Willis (R-Diamondhead) and Toby Barker (R-Hattiesburg) last week introduced House Bill 846 which, if passed, would give local breweries the right to sell beer directly to consumers. Currently being reviewed by the House Ways and Means Committee, the bill includes a series of allowances aimed at stimulating sales of Mississippi-brewed beer.
Bell’s Brewery will expand distribution into Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota this year and has begun the process of identifying new wholesale partners in each state. In a press statement, the Michigan-based brewery said no specific launch dates had been set and that distributor selections could “take some time.”
Anchor Brewing Company announces a new President, Matt Davenport, to oversee sales, distribution, and brand development for America’s first craft brewery
Georgia’s oldest operational craft brewery, Red Brick Brewing Company, announced today the addition of Laughing Skull Craft Lager to its year-round lineup starting this spring. “We couldn’t be more excited to add this beer to our year round portfolio”, said brewmaster and president Garett Lockhart.
One of our most popular beers is being launched in 22oz bombers on Saturday, February 20th in the brewery Tap House at 1PM with kegs to follow. Eirik Bloodaxe is one of Scarlet Lane’s most requested beers after being launched in early 2015. A braggot syle ale, Eirik Bloodaxe is a 11% ABV imperial ale with real honey from McClure’s Orchard and Italian blood orange.
GuestMetrics today announced the general availability of its new Analytics Management Platform (AMP) and the launch of its On-premise Supplier Dashboard. Additionally, as part of the announcement, the company has increased its On-Premise Location Database (OPLD) by more than fifty percent.
Seattle Cider Company and Major Brands Distributing are excited to announce a new partnership, and the fast approaching launch of Seattle Cider’s unique selection of dry craft ciders in Missouri. Becoming the eleventh state to carry Seattle Cider Company since their August 2013 opening, Missouri will enjoy the growing cidery’s entire year round, limited and seasonal lineup statewide beginning February 16.
