Lucid Acquires American Sky in Latest Craft Deal
Lucid Brewing of Minnetonka, Minn. has acquired American Sky Brewing of Hudson, Wis. in the latest deal involving two small craft breweries. Terms of the buyout were not disclosed.
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Last Call: Northwest Hops Acreage at Record Highs
Northwest hop acreage increased 16 percent in 2015, as nearly 44,000 acres have been strung for harvest across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Broken down by state, Washington strung 32,205 acres for harvest this year, accounting for 73 percent of total hops acreage across the United States.
Pabst Taking ‘Not Your Father’s Root Beer’ National
Just in time for Father’s Day, Illinois-based Small Town Brewery today announced the nationwide rollout of its signature Not Your Father’s Root Beer line of soda-inspired beers. In a press statement, the company said it signed a distribution agreement with Pabst Brewing Company, which began selling the product earlier this year. Specific terms of the arrangement were not disclosed and representatives from both Pabst and Small Town Brewery were unavailable for comment.
Upland to Release Beard of Paradise
Upland Brewing Co. announced today that Side Trail Series #4, Beard of Paradise, will be released July 15th on draught. It will be available at Upland locations July 24th.
Coronado to Release Fleet Week Pale Ale
Coronado Brewing Company celebrates its military heritage by partnering with San Diego Fleet Week Foundation in an effort to raise funds and public awareness for the organization.
Braxton Brewing to Release Trophy
We are extremely excited to announce a new beer focused on highlighting and developing the area we call home. On June 13th, “Trophy,” an American Pale Ale single hopped with Hull Melon hops, will be released.
Six Rivers Brewery Raises Money for Local Causes
ne of the reasons Six Rivers Brewery was selected Business of the Year by the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce membership is for their ongoing support of local charities. Month-long fundraisers held at the brewery such as Ales for Autism for Families Advocating Autism Now (FAAN) and Beers for Balls for Nor Cal Pet Rescue are just two examples.
New Guide Explains Basics of Alcohol Beverage Control
Roger B. Johnson, a 38-year veteran of the Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Unit of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, today released a new guide, “Alcohol Beverage Control: The Basics for New State Alcohol Regulators.”
Harpoon Releases Take 5 in Bottles and Cans
Harpoon Take 5 Session IPA, the new year-round release from the Harpoon Brewery, is now available in bottles in cans. Harpoon first introduced Take 5 to a wider audience on draft at the Brewery’s annual summer festival, HarpoonFest, on May 15th, followed by a draft only release at select accounts. Last week Harpoon Take 5 was packaged in bottles and cans and is now shipping out for distribution to all of Harpoon’s markets.
SweetWater Launches New High Gravity Series
As one of the nation’s fastest growing craft breweries, SweetWater Brewing Company continues to evolve and innovate their offerings rolling out an all-new 750-ml series of top shelf brews this July. True to style, SweetWater is putting their own spin on this high-gravity series, exploring the edges of classic beer styles including barrel-aged beers, sours and wild ales.
Port Brewing and Lost Abbey to Release Santa’s Little Helper
Jolly St. Nick makes his way back to the Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey Tasting Room for the 7th Annual release of Bourbon Barrel-aged Santa’s Little Helper (Port Brewing’s Imperial Stout) and a Christmas in July celebration to benefit the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation on Saturday, July 18th, 2015.
Rogue Releases Honey Kolsch
Rogue Farms announces a collision with Mother Nature and 7,140,286 honeybees with the release of Honey Kolsch. Brewed with honey that is uncapped, extracted, and filtered, Honey Kolsch is made with Rogue Farms barley, and hops grown across from our hives. Honey Kolsch is a toast to hardworking honeybees everywhere and a nod to growing the revolution in beekeeping.
Blue Moon Spotlights Rising Artists on Labels
Twenty years ago, Keith Villa returned home after earning his Ph.D. in brewing from the University of Brussels in Belgium, ready to share his art with the world.
CM Profit Group: Suppliers Need to Work on the Fundamentals
Alcoholic beverage suppliers don’t have to reinvent the wheel to provide top tier national account and category development services. On the contrary, emphasizing the fundamentals should be enough to land a supplier in the good graces of their on-premise partners. That’s the takeaway from the latest CM Profit Group survey, in which nearly 70 operators of 150 bars and restaurants responded.