Craft beer industry news.
Starr Hill Brewery, one of the largest producers of craft beer in the state of Virginia, plans to open a new location in 2017. The new space, a collaborative venture with global real estate developer The Cordish Companies, will be located at the “Waterside District” marketplace currently under construction in Norfolk, VA.
In a year-end note to distributors, Adam Lambert, the former Dogfish Head sales grunt who took his talents to New Holland Brewing late last year, said the Michigan-based craft brewery would be up 24 percent in 2015. The company’s top performing brands include Dragon’s Milk bourbon barrel stout, which was up 48 percent, and Mad Hatter IPA, which was up more than 20 percent. Poet, an oatmeal stout, was also up more than 20 percent, Lambert said.
Rarely do we write, or read, reports of a brewery owner opting to turn the business over to the next generation. As the industry continues to evolve, however, we recognize that some brewery owners might be considering a generational transfer as their primary succession plan. So, to discuss the ins and outs of generational transfers we tapped Deborah Steinthal, the founder and managing director of Scion Advisors, a boutique strategy consulting firm serving private business owners in the food and alcoholic beverage industries.
At 6 am Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, the women of Arizona’s explosive craft brew scene will convene at Tempe’s own Huss Brewing Company in the biggest gathering to date of beer-loving women from breweries across the state. Women from all over the state from over 30 breweries and interest in the industry will work collectively to create the first official all-female-brewed beer in Arizona.
As the 2015 calendar comes to a close, Indeed Brewing Company, established in 2012, reflects on its achievements and aspirations for the upcoming year. The company prepares for 2016 with the arrival and installation of a new 30-foot tall, 210-barrel fermenter, which will be craned in through the roof of the building this Wednesday, December 30th, in what is sure to be a photo- and video-worthy event.
Boulder Beer Company, Colorado’s First Craft Brewery, just added 12-pack bottles to their year round packaging lineup for their top two selling beers – Shake Chocolate Porter and Mojo IPA. The brewery released the new 12-packs in their home state of Colorado this month, with regional markets rolling with them throughout the first part of 2016.
Here’s something we didn’t quite expect to hear from Brew Hub founder Tim Schoen: In the company’s $100 million quest to build out a nationwide network of five contract facilities by 2018, Brew Hub would consider acquisition, and not just construction as a means of establishing a brewing presence in the Northeast, Texas and on the West Coast.
In November 2015, Dry Dock Brewing Company hired George Allen for its newly created position of Director of Sales & Marketing. George comes on board with more than a decade of experience in the craft beer industry.
Portland, Maine is the best place to get a pint, according a new report from SmartAsset, a technology company that recently compiled its own list of the top 25 U.S. cities for beer drinkers.
Octopi Brewing is pleased to announce the launch of its house craft beer brand, 3rd Sign Brewery. As one of the newest beer brands in Wisconsin, 3rd Sign is now available at select restaurants, bars, and retailers in the Madison area, in both four-pack 12-ounce bottles and draft.
It is our absolute pleasure to announce that Robert Margalis, former Lead Brewer, has been promoted to Head Brewer of Bootlegger’s Brewery.
Speakeasy Ales & Lagers is preparing to release Discreet Wheat Ale, it’s first new beer of 2016. Discreet Wheat Ale will arrive during SF Beer Week, taking place January 22-31. The beer joins a cast of suspicious characters that have conspired to resurrect the Perfect Crime Series, featuring ingenious, small batch, and experimental beers that have been carefully executed by Speakeasy brewers.
Craft beverage producers received a boost from Congress on Friday as the body pushed through a number of minor provisions that benefit brewers and cider makers which. The new rules were rolled into the recently approved $1.1 trillion tax extender package.
Green Man’s acclaimed Imperial Stout, The Dweller, will emerge from the shadows for a bottle release on January 22. Robust and warming, this 10% monster of a beer has deep notes of roasted coffee, dark chocolate and burnt toffee. The thick and viscous body suits sipping beside a fire on a wintery day. With a score of 91 on beeradvocate.com and a score of 95 on ratebeer.com, it is held high as a prime example of a true to style Imperial Stout.
