Berghoff Brewery Releases Berghoff IPA and Hop-Forward Pilsner
On Tuesday, May 5, the ever-evolving Midwestern brewery Berghoff Brewery, Inc. will release two brand new year-round offerings, Hop-Forward Pilsner and Berghoff IPA.
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Odell Brewing Releases Summer Montage Variety Pack
In late April and early May, Odell Brewing’s Summer Montage Variety twelve pack returns with a new mix of brews including the brewery’s flagship IPA, Loose Leaf Session Ale, summer seasonal St. Lupulin, and Perle White IPA.
2 Towns Ciderhouse Releases “Freshest By” Hop & Stalk
2 Towns Ciderhouse releases a new “freshest by” Hop & Stalk as its imperial summer seasonal this week. This imperial version of Hop & Stalk features Citra hops and Oregon grown rhubarb, fresh-pressed 100% Northwest apples and an ABV of 8%. It’s a big cider, ideal for epic adventures, and best enjoyed during the summer months.
Starr Hill Unveils New Packaging Design
Starr Hill Brewery is raising the curtain on new packaging artwork for their year-round lineup of beers following the release of a redesigned logo in March.
No-Li Brewhouse Releases Brass Monkey Summer Seasonal
Many know a Brass Monkey to be a good ol’ fashioned 40 of malt liquor mixed with orange juice. What’s not to like, right? Well No-Li Brewers Damon Scott and Carey Fristoe have taken this idea to a whole new level to bring the world a craft beer Brass Monkey – a strong ale brewed with orange peel for an explosion of citrus flavor.
Sam Calagione on Beer and Music
Befitting the reputation it has built for using diverse and exotic ingredients in the brewing process, Dogfish Head has shown over the years that, as a company, it has eclectic taste in music as well. Spearheaded by founder and self-proclaimed music geek Sam Calagione, the company has made its fandom known through collaborations with the likes of Pearl Jam, the Grateful Dead, Miles Davis’ estate and, most recently, a Dogfish-sponsored live performance by hip-hop icon Tone Loc during this year’s Craft Brewers Conference.
Island Brewing Lands Six Medals at Beer Competition
Island Brewing Company posted six medals at the LA International Beer Competition, judged April 18-19. A panel of certified beer judges critiqued hundreds of beers from the US and abroad in a blind-taste format covering 89 beer styles. Beers were judged against others of similar styles as defined by the Brewer’s Association Style Guidelines.
The Brewers Association Appoints New Safety Ambassador
The Brewers Association (BA), the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers, announced that Matt Stinchfield has been appointed safety ambassador. Serving in a newly created position, Stinchfield will work to promote the mission of the BA safety subcommittee to increase safety awareness of the association’s members and encourage prevention of harm to personnel, the public and production.
Magnolia Brewing Signs Distribution Deal
San Francisco-based Magnolia Brewing Company announces the launch of a partnership with Matagrano Inc., the world-class San Francisco distributor. This week, Matagrano will begin distributing all Magnolia beers including flagship brands like Blue Bell Bitter, Proving Groun
Boston Beer Acquires New York Apple Orchard
Boston Beer Company, which produces and markets the Angry Orchard line of hard ciders, today officially announced it acquired a 60-acre orchard located in upstate Montgomery, New York. The company also plans to build a new innovation cidery and taproom, a space that will be used primarily for experimentation and consumer education.
Fireman’s Brew Expands Distribution to Louisiana
Fireman’s Brew, a Los Angeles-based craft beer company founded by two firefighters, today announced a partnership with Choice Brands Inc. to distribute its award-winning beers throughout Northeast Louisiana.
Press Clips: New Glarus ‘Spotted’ in Minnesota
A Minnesota bar located near the Wisconsin border is under investigation for illegally selling beers from New Glarus Brewing without a license, per a report from the Green Bay Press Gazette. According to a search warrant filed in Hennepin County, an employee of Maple Tavern had allegedly been making trips across state lines to buy kegs of Spotted Cow, a popular beer from the company, to be brought back and re-sold in Minnesota.
CBA to Build $15 Million Brewery in Hawaii
Craft Brew Alliance is doubling down on brewery expansions. The company today announced it would spend $15 million to build a new 100,000-barrel brewery in Hawaii. A list of potential locations is being reviewed and CBA said it expects the facility to be fully operational by 2017.
Jester King Releases Coquetier
We’re pleased to introduce Jester King Coquetier. Brewed with cubeb peppercorns, anise seed, lemon zest, and lemon juice, Coquetier is inspired by the woody, herbal, floral, and citrus character of the traditional New Orleans cocktail Sazerac.