Craft beer industry news.
Boulder, Colo. – Upslope Brewing Company is proud to announce the canning and distribution of their Blood Orange Saison, the sixth release in the brewery’s seasonal limited release series. The longtime tap room favorite will be available throughout Colorado, Texas, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico and Montana in 12-ounce cans beginning Aug. 26, 2015. The distinctive… Read more »
Don’t hold your breath waiting for the next IPA, because there won’t be one. Not in the near future anyway, according to Bart Watson, staff economist for the Brewers Association. The style has just grown at too rapid a clip to be replicated: in just seven years, the IPA has gone from accounting for less than 8 percent of all craft volume to more than 27 percent, according to Watson, citing IRI scan data.
Saltwater Brewery (SWB), a micro-brewery with tasting room, today announced the launch of its first canned product, Screamin’ Reels IPA. Starting this week, six packs will be available at many liquor stores, grocery stores, restaurants and bars throughout SWB’s distribution territory (from Sebastian to Key West), soon expanding to Orlando and North Florida:
The 7th Annual Rogue Farms Hop Harvest kicked off in Independence, Oregon, the Historic Hops Capital Of The World yesterday. This year’s harvest began with Rogue Farms Freedom hops. From cutting the bines off the trellises, to picking, separating, sorting, kilning, cooling and baling the cones, it takes at least 24-hours to process one variety of hops.
Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) has extended its strategic partnership with Craft Brew Alliance (CBA), entering into an alternating proprietorship agreement that will include increased production of the North Carolina-based company’s core beers at the larger company’s east coast brewery. In an earnings release, AMB said it is “excited to be able to increase capacity significantly by leveraging excess capacity that CBA has in Portsmouth, N.H.”
Today, Two Beers Brewing announced the release of its most anticipated beer – Fresh Hop IPA – has been scheduled for Friday, August 21 at The Woods tasting room in SoDo.
Clifton Park, NY — Shmaltz Brewing Company understands there’s nothing better than enjoying a delicious craft beer with family and friends. Having an exceptional selection of freshly brewed beers to chose from even makes it ever more enticing to explore the craft beer landscape and find new favorite brews. With its expanded brewing capacity (20,000 barrels)… Read more »
The National Beer Wholesalers Association’s (NBWA) 78th Annual Convention and Trade Show will take place October 11 – 14, 2015, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Award-winning journalist Candy Crowley, former chief political correspondent for CNN, will speak during the General Session, where she will share insights on the current political environment. She also will discuss trends and issues that most likely will affect voters in the upcoming elections.
The University of Vermont is offering a new Business of Craft Beer certificate program, which will focus on sales, digital marketing, and business operations. The 12-week online program, which starts in February, was developed in conjunction with the Vermont Brewer’s Association
Dos Equis, one of the fastest growing premium Mexican beer brands in the U.S., announces the debut of its new, limited edition Exploration variety pack designed to appeal to today’s consumers who seek more interesting and legendary experiences.
Shock Top today announced that it will respond to the critical drought situation in California by teaming up with Indiegogo and state water organizations for Shock the Drought, a program to identify, fund and distribute water-saving innovations that have the potential to make a real impact on reducing water usage in the state.
In a collision of Rogues, Colin Cowherd and Rogue Ales have announced the worldwide debut of Blunt N’ Bitter – the official beverage of Colin Cowherd and The Herd. Blunt N’ Bitter is dedicated to those that dare to speak their mind and is a classic English Special Bitter.
Continuing its exploration of the craft alcoholic beverage sector, Alltech, a global biotech nutrition company, is investing $13 million in the construction of a new 27,972 sq. ft.brewery and distillery in downtown Pikeville, Ky. Having broken ground on the project earlier this summer, the company expects Dueling Barrels Brewing & Distilling Co. to be open in 2016.
LAKEWOOD, N.Y. – Today, Southern Tier Brewing Company (STBC) will announce a new partnership with Pegula Sports and Entertainment (PSE) with the launch of a new beer, One Buffalo. The announcement and inaugural keg tapping will be held at (716) Food and Sport in downtown Buffalo this afternoon. Bills and Sabres President Russ Brandon will… Read more »
