SanTan Brewing Releases Oktoberfest Lager
With increased public demand, SanTan Brewing Company has announced the early release of their fall seasonal, Oktoberfest Lager.
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Chicago Brewery Expanding After Winning Emerging Business Leadership Award
Neil Byers, owner of Horse Thief Hollow Restaurant and Brewing Co. has been named winner of the 2015 Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award. The restaurant and brewery was identified as a fast-growing business with a strong philanthropic connection.
Merchant du Vin to Import Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen
Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen, one of the most highly-respected märzens available in the world (and the top-rated Oktoberfest/Märzen of 2014 at ratebeer.com) is arriving now at a store, bar or restaurant near you. This year, 4-packs of 330 mL bottles will join 500 mL bottles and 30 liter kegs!
Stone to Release Thunderstruck IPA
Now entering its 19th year in the craft beer business, Stone Brewing Co. is in a state of unprecedented expansion.
Anheuser-Busch Announces Major Wholesale Moves in Colorado
Anheuser-Busch InBev just announced a pair of wholesaler transactions in Colorado that will give the world’s largest beer company direct access to a majority of the state’s population and a distribution foothold across nearly half of the state’s geography. In a statement, Bob Tallett, A-B InBev’s vice president of business and wholesaler development, said the company has agreed to purchase American Eagle Distributing in Loveland, Colo. for an undisclosed sum.
Reuters: Lagunitas Exploring “Strategic Options”
It seems there’s always another rumor of a top-50 craft brewery sale. Today, Lagunitas made a Reuters headline that suggested the country’s fastest-growing craft brewery is currently exploring “strategic options, including the sale of an equity stake.” Citing “people familiar with the matter,” the news outlet said the company is working with Wells Fargo &… Read more »
Four Origlio Beverage Employees Become Certified Cicerones
After six months of studying for the grueling exam, Origlio Beverage is proud to announce that four employees have passed the level two Cicerone exam.
Sierra Nevada and Crux Fermentation Project Announce Collaboration
Brewing industry veterans Larry Sidor of Crux Fermentation Project and Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company have been talking for years about getting together to collaborate on a great beer.
Ballast Point Set to Launch Ready-to-Drink Canned Cocktails
How do you stand out from the 94 different beer companies fighting for attention in San Diego’s crowded craft scene? You reach for the hard stuff. Living up to its unofficial “we make what we like to drink” motto, this month Ballast Point will introduce four new, ready-to-drink canned cocktails that feature the company’s distilled spirits, including Three Sheets Rum, Fugu Vodka and Old Grove Gin.
Hopworks Urban Brewery Certified as Salmon-Safe
Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) today announced it earned certification as the world’s first Salmon-Safe Certified brewing campus.
Riverwalk Brewing Partners with Craft Brewers Guild of Boston
Riverwalk Brewing Co. will dramatically expand distribution efforts by signing with Craft Brewers Guild in Everett, MA. Their portfolio includes many of the top imported and domestic craft breweries in the world.
Cicerone Program Adds ‘Advanced’ Certification Level
The Cicerone Certification Program, the world’s top certification program for beer servers and other industry professionals yesterday announced the creation of a new advanced level course for those looking to further their knowledge on beer flavors, styles and service.
Two Roads Releases Roadsmary’s Baby and Via Cordis Abbey Single
Two Roads announces a double sequel–The return of Roadsmary’s Baby Rum Barrel-Aged Pumpkin Ale and Via Cordis Abbey Single.
Columbia Distributing Expands to California with Acquisition of Mesa Beverage
The prominent Pacific Northwest beverage wholesaler Columbia Distributing will expand into California with the acquisition of Mesa Beverage Co., the company announced Friday. Columbia, which, although based in Portland, Ore. is owned by San Francisco family office The Meritage Group, said it would purchase all assets of the 4-million case Santa Rosa, Calif. wholesale