Fort Collins Releases Giles, Golden Imperial Ale
FCB (Fort Collins Brewery) is excited to announce the release of its latest Malt Monster brew, Giles, Golden Imperial Ale Friday, February 20th.
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Widmer Brothers to Release Pitch Black IPA and KGB Russian Imperial Stout
Two recent favorites from Widmer Brothers Brewing’s 30-year recipe archive were released this month in the brewery’s 30 Beers for 30 Years Series: Pitch Black IPA and KGB Russian Imperial Stout. These beers represent the years 2010 and 2011, respectively, and both dark offerings are great for the last cold months of winter.
Wicked Weed to Release Red Angel
Wicked Weed Brewing is set to release an extremely limited number of Red Angel bottles, the first of a once-a-year release from the Angel Series.
Mikkeller and AleSmith to Establish New Joint Venture
One of the world’s preeminent nomad brewers is getting ready to settle down. Mikkel Borg Bjergsø, the Danish beer maker who travels the world producing labels under the Mikkeller brand, has forged a “creative partnership” with San Diego’s AleSmith Brewing that will include an old brewing facility AleSmith had been planning vacate this summer.
Hopworks Urban Brewery Releases Two New Beers
Today Hopworks Urban Brewery announces the release and distribution of two beers – Rise Up Red India Red Ale and Nonstop Hef Hop. Rise Up Red IRA is available in 22 oz bottles, 16 oz cans and on draft throughout the Pacific Northwest. Nonstop Hef Hop, a session wheat beer, is a new beer, packaged in an innovative series of 16 oz cans.
Branding Checkup: Great Lakes, Great Divide and Ithaca Reveal Makeovers
Beyond the quality of the liquid inside the bottle, strong packaging and labeling, the eye-catching face of a brand, is becoming paramount as a means of standing out on shelves tasked with propping up more and more craft SKUs than ever before. Or, as Ian McLean, founder and creative director of McLean Design and a BevNET FBU (Food and Beverage University) instructor, said, “If you’re not seen, you don’t exist.”
Victory Releases Moving Parts 03
Victory Brewing Company (Victory) announces Moving Parts 03, the latest edition in the Moving Parts series, now on shelves nationally.
Management Changes on Tap at Ninkasi
The executive shuffle continues at Oregon’s Ninkasi Brewing. The company today named current director of business development Per Nielsen as its new vice president of sales. The announcement comes more than one year after Ninkasi parted ways with former national sales director Marty Ochs.
Uinta Expands Distribution to Kansas
Uinta Brewing today announced expanded distribution throughout Kansas, signing an agreement with the Kansas Craft Alliance, a statewide network of 13 Anheuser-Busch wholesalers. The brewery, headquartered in Salt Lake City, will begin shipping core Uinta offerings like Hop Nosh IPA and Cutthroat Pale Ale to Kansas this week.
Shipyard and Sea Dog Transfer Brands to New Distribution Networks in Florida
Shipyard and Sea Dog Brewing Companies have made an exciting and important distribution change in the state of Florida.
Ninkasi Recaps 2014 Donation Efforts
Established in 2012, Ninkasi Brewing Company’s Beer is Love program allows the brewery to contribute donations and support to nonprofits and community organizations throughout all the states where Ninkasi is sold.
Trillium to Expand with Second Brewery
Trillium Brewing co-owner Jean-Claude Tetreault is one step closer to realizing his dream of owning a true farmhouse brewery in New England. The Boston-based beermaker today announced plans to expand with a second production facility in Canton, Mass., about 18 miles south of the company’s tiny, 2,300 sq. ft. outpost in the up-and-coming Fort Point neighborhood of Boston.
Bud Light Introduces Cocktail Inspired Beverages
Bud Light, the brand behind the wildly successful Bud Light Lime Ritas, is introducing a new cocktail-inspired product to the growing Bud Light portfolio: Bud Light MIXXTAIL. Bud Light MIXXTAIL is an 8%* ABV cocktail-inspired beverage available in three flavors – Long Island, Firewalker and Hurricane – that combines the great taste of America’s favorite cocktail flavors with the uniquely smooth and refreshing finish expected from a Bud Light.
Mispillion River Brewing Releases Short N’ Stout
Mispillion River Brewing has brewed Short N’ Stout, a whiskey barrel aged stout, in memory of Patrolman Chad E. Spicer.